Badass Quote by Jonathan Maberry
““...as of this moment there's the police department way, the federal law enforcement way, the military way... and my way. If you want me to function at my best then you're going to have to accept that I'm going to have to make up some of my own rules. I don't know enough about your playbook and, quite frankly, I don't like the way you operate. If I'm not a cop anymore then I'm something else, something new. Okay, then from here on out I'll decide what that is; and that includes building, shaping, and leading my team. My team, my rules.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Night, 2015
The speaker asserts personal autonomy, rejecting external authority to create and lead by their own principles.
In simple terms: I’ll set my own rules and lead my team.
Key Takeaway
Define your own standards and lead.
Themes
autonomy
leadership
individualism
Mood
defiant
determined
assertive
Type
motivational
leadership
When to use this quote
- starting a new project
- forming a team
- leaving a previous role
- establishing a personal brand
Key Concepts
self‑determination
authority
team building
Questions to Reflect On
- What rules will you create for your team?
- How will you handle pushback from established authorities?
A Different Perspective
May conflict arise with existing structures and expectations.
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