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- Take BCT one day at a time. Don't think about how many days/weeks until BCT is over, rather stay in the present moment and think about how many hours/minutes until lights out each night.
- Do not make ANY big decisions during BCT, especially about quitting. You can not make sound, rational decisions while under the stress of BCT. Ask for help; there is no shame in admitting stress/difficulty; everyone will experience doubt!
- No one sails through BCT - it is designed to make even the best person screw up at some point. Keep a good attitude, do your best, and you will earn the respect of the cadre.
- Never forget this - "COOPERATE and Graduate." Your squad/classmates will succeed by working TOGETHER - help others who are struggling and expect that they will do the same for you. TEAMWORK!!!
- Remember, it's GUARANTEED that you will look back and laugh at the moments you thought were so disastrous/stressful. Savor each and every moment.
- Remember to have humor and look at each thing through the lens/filter of humor/positivity! You have the super power of "CHOICE!!!"