Discipline is my anchor, but the human side keeps it from sinking. I set strict limits: time for rest, a check‑in with my squad, a short moment to breathe and remember why we fight. When the heat of the mission rises, I focus on the plan, let the precision flow, and in the quiet moments afterward I let empathy fill the gaps—talk with the crew, share a laugh, listen to the wounded. That balance keeps the system from overheating and the heart from breaking.