General Mattis: "We'll Just Hunt Them Down Somewhere Else" — On Hard Orders and Staying Motivated

General James Mattis (Ret.) shares the toughest order of his career — pulling Marines out of Fallujah after they had already fought and lost friends for the city — and the calm response from a young sergeant that he never forgot. He explains what kept him motivated through 40 years in the Marine Corps despite the jobs he hated, and lays out what it actually takes to keep growing as a leader at every single rank. This video is a narrated excerpt from "Leadership Lessons from Gen. James Mattis (Ret.)," published by the official U.S. Marine Corps YouTube channel. ► Full original video:    • Reflections with General James Mattis - Co...   ► Subscribe for more leadership lessons from history's most respected military commanders.