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I tried to make it less pro-Nazi overall and more pro-maxxing, so each chapter has a symbol :
means 10/10 pro-Nazi (watch out)
is also pro-Nazi but acceptable
are safe
I read this book and I really loved it, so I want to share my summary with you so that you can become as badass, charismatic, and commanding as an SS officer, because as a lookmaxxer you should also know how to lead.
The book name is Führen und Folgen or Command and Obedience: SS Leadership Guide by Alfred Kotz (1934).
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I didn’t use any Nazi or Hitler wording but some of you smartasses can still tell when a sentence is pro-Nazi or pro-Hitler even without mentioning them.
PrefaceSuccess comes from character, hard work, and sacrifice. Education builds these values. Group success helps everyone. Our efforts are small thanks to those who died for us. We must prove worthy by giving full strength for the future. Everyone should use their best qualities for the leader’s will. These qualities are earned through tough training. We must train hard to lead well and follow confidently, honoring the heroes who showed eternal examples of leadership and loyalty.
GermanyLearn from reality, not only from books. Take pride in what is good, but never stop striving to improve it. Teach others without lecturing: ask questions, give small hints, and let them reach conclusions themselves. This builds stronger conviction than direct instruction. A good leader helps people see their duty toward those beside them now and toward those who come after, by guiding their thinking rather than forcing belief.
The Front SoldierHard experiences shape character. Real strength cannot be forced; it comes from inner discipline and doing what is right even when no one is watching. Some people grow stronger under pressure, others collapse. Serious goals require honesty, sacrifice, trust, and the courage to act decisively instead of choosing comfort.For me : Become the person who acts with discipline and courage without needing rules, praise, or pressure, especially when it is uncomfortable.
RearDo your work well, even if no one sees it, because every role matters.
Leadership and followingLeadership begins with substance, not appearance. A real leader is chosen for courage, heart, responsibility, and modesty, not for charm or a shiny façade. Authority is not learned from a manual but from constant self-work, because people follow who the leader is, not what he says. Leading means standing in front, protecting others, taking responsibility for errors, and never shifting blame downward; under pressure, false leaders break first. True authority comes from service, not fear: the leader exists for others, listens, encourages capable people, and is not threatened by strong subordinates. Discipline must be firm, fair, and conscious, some faults do not need punishment, but none should be ignored, and the leader decides what best serves discipline. Respect is destroyed by humiliation; mocking kills leadership, and the true art is remaining a comrade while keeping authority. The spirit of the group reflects the spirit of the leader: calm strength, clear direction, and belief create unity, while anger without conviction leads to failure. Service is sacrifice, not personal gain; work is true wealth, and leadership is not for comfort or profit. A leader must be fearless, calm, and honest, fear of superiors disqualifies leadership, loudness signals weakness, and admitting mistakes strengthens authority. Leadership is a lifelong duty to learn and build value, and every action must answer one question: am I creating strength or decay?
Lead with real value, help others without fear, and act so that everything I do makes things stronger, not weaker.
LoyaltyLoyalty is the foundation of character; it is felt, not debated, and it guides how you live and act. Loyalty means no deception in action or silence, but reliability, seriousness, and full commitment even when no reward is present. Loyalty is tested in hardship, but it is often lost in comfort and success. Leadership increases the demand for loyalty: you protect those below you, take responsibility for their placement, and never shift blame downward. Honest effort must be protected even when it fails, because fear of punishment creates lies and cover-ups that do more damage than mistakes. Dishonesty must be removed, negligence corrected, and people placed where they truly belong. Loyalty must flow both ways to be real. Quiet loyalty, practiced daily without applause, builds lasting value. Remaining faithful to your values, your duty, and your people is its own reward, even if your name is forgotten.
The Order - About Its EssenceAn order is a form of inner strength, and its quality shows the character of the person who gives it. Strong, clear people give strong orders; weak or confused people give weak ones. Command and obedience belong together, one cannot exist without the other. Life itself is full of commands, even when they are not called orders, because moral life depends on responsibility, consideration, and discipline. A good person does what must be done without needing constant orders, and a good leader knows when to command and when not to. The tone of an order matters as much as its content. Every order must serve a clear goal, and the one who commands carries full responsibility for that goal. Before giving an order, a leader must understand the situation, the person who must carry it out, the cause of the order, and its consequences. Thoughtless commands reveal ignorance; responsible orders reflect knowledge, care, and moral responsibility.
The Order - The Forms of OrderAn order must be clear and aimed directly at its goal. The commander focuses on correct execution and avoids noise, anger, or unnecessary words, because shouting weakens authority. The person obeying should never feel provoked; if that happens, the fault lies with the one commanding. When mistakes happen, stay calm and correct clearly, not through questions, because questions invite confusion and laughter, and laughter kills authority. Clear orders name the person, state the task, and leave no room for avoidance or unfair punishment. Never give an order that cannot be carried out, and never demand what you cannot do yourself. Good command requires understanding the task, the person, the cause, and the effect before speaking. Small things matter most, because mastery of small execution determines success in great matters. Ignorance is not shameful, but arrogance turns ignorance into failure. When command and execution share the same understanding, obedience becomes natural and almost wordless. Certainty in obedience comes from certainty in command, and authority fades not suddenly, but through unclear instructions and neglected follow-up. These rules apply everywhere, work, family, and daily life, wherever responsibility, execution, and discipline exist.
The Art Of CommandCommanding well is difficult and requires inner strength, fairness, and self-discipline. A command is an art: you must lead by example, demand obedience without fear of being unpopular, and never let mood, laziness, or ego guide your orders. Orders must be clear, necessary, given at the right moment, and aimed at a clear purpose; otherwise they are just words. Whoever commands carries full responsibility for execution and must never demand the impossible, shift blame, or act tough to hide weakness. Discipline comes from consistency and credibility, not noise or sudden severity. Obedience works best when people understand the situation and the goal, because understanding builds trust, even when they must act alone. Good command gives direction, not micromanagement, and allows freedom of action toward the goal. Action in good faith matters more than perfection; mistakes must not kill initiative, because the courage to act is the condition for success.
ContradictionDo not tolerate destructive criticism; allow only criticism that improves results and comes with responsibility. Give orders so clear that resistance has no room to grow. Encourage thinking toward the shared goal, not individual opinions. If a problem is seen, report it privately and properly, then execute the order anyway. Build trust by making each person feel useful and responsible for the whole. When trust exists, obedience follows even without explanations. Let important information move upward calmly and directly, never through noise, defiance, or public confrontation.
DisciplineKnow the plan, the goal, and the path, and obey it yourself before expecting others to follow. Turn ideas into results through clear intention, systematic execution, and consistent follow-through. Align thought, decision, and action until they move as one. Treat people as contributors, not tools, and recognize effort even when it is imperfect. Build discipline from inner conviction, not fear, by creating meaning in the task and alignment with the goal. Eliminate falsehood, comfort, laziness, and sloppiness, because they quietly destroy trust and strength. Lead by example at all times, never exempt yourself, never command from a distance, and never avoid hardship. Say what must be said directly, never behind backs. Demand standards without cruelty and firmness without noise. Accept responsibility for those under you and correct weakness without contempt. Use setbacks to increase your own discipline, not your bitterness. Fight selfishness and indifference daily. Maintain inner control at all times. Let discipline become a habit, not an effort. Work for the whole, not the ego. Build unity through consistent action, because coordination, not brilliance, creates strength. Act even when disappointed. Stay committed even when others fail. Create order through your own conduct. That is discipline.
ResponsibilityReject mediocrity. Do not aim to blend in, aim to accomplish. If you can do something, do it. If you want to do something, step forward. Life is not for hiding, waiting, or staying comfortable. You are meant to produce, build, and stand out through action. When leadership is absent, do not freeze. Take control immediately. Use time. Decide. Organize. Train. Move people. Dismiss what blocks progress. Standing around is failure. Waiting for permission is failure. Independent, sensible action is correct and expected. Responsibility means stepping in without being asked. Someone must lead. If no one does, it is you.
Form (and bearing)Treat form and bearing as discipline, not decoration. Make your outside match your inside. Be simple, strict, and serious in how you carry yourself. Remove softness, vanity, noise, and useless talk. Lead by example, not by speeches. Respect details, because small disorder reflects inner disorder. Keep yourself clean, precise, and controlled. Do not hide weakness behind appearance. Let your presence bring clarity, not confusion. Act more than you talk. Order your body so your mind stays ordered. That is form.
MoraleIgnore excitement and talk; morale shows only when conditions are hard. Protect fairness, because small injustices destroy people faster than hardship. Expect mistakes and deal with them: capable people learn and improve, others need consequences, and some will never change. Stay close to your people, share their conditions, and show through your behavior that hardship has meaning. Remove comfort when necessary. Preserve spirit when things go wrong. Morale rises or falls with the leader.
Education and SoulEducation shapes character, not just knowledge. Build people from the inside by example, responsibility, and daily conduct, not by force or titles. Help the weak grow, correct selfishness and comfort, and demand discipline before comfort. Teach comradeship first, because no one succeeds alone. Reject vanity and arrogance; real strength stays grounded and quiet. Train self-control through small habits like order, silence, and restraint. Laws can enforce behavior, but only example builds the soul. Unite people into one group, keep standards firm, and never place ego above the whole. If you want to shape others, discipline yourself first.
☠RadicalismTrue radicalism means holding strict standards for both action and inaction. Do not complain without fixing the cause; that is the worst failure. Change does not only come from above, every individual strengthens or weakens the whole by what he tolerates or corrects. Be radical first toward yourself: disciplined, consistent, plain, and exemplary every day. Reject false radicalism that only destroys out of anger or pride. Real radicalism builds and removes at the same time. Go to the root of problems, not their surface, and act with determination. Small neglects create large damage if ignored. Prevent bad conditions in your own area through duty and correct treatment of others. When you find harmful causes elsewhere, do not look away, eliminate them.
☠The SturmführerLeadership is not proven by appearance or position. If conditions are easy today, remember that responsibility lies in the man inside the uniform. Authority comes from character, conduct, and action, not from what you wear.
CompradeshipFight weakness in yourself first; comradeship begins with self-control. Hard conditions create real bonds, not comfort. Unity is proven when people help without calculation and share hardship without complaint, and this is where respect and closeness are born. Suppress selfish impulses, notice weakness in others, support it when needed, and accept help when you need it. Everyone carries a different strength, and everyone struggles somewhere. Small actions matter: sharing, helping, refusing comfort at another’s cost. Never let rank or progress separate you from those beside you. Be patient with others, firm when needed, and aware that you never fully know what someone is carrying. Protect unity by holding each other accountable. Do not seek recognition; real comradeship is quiet endurance. Your fate is tied to those beside you, loyalty is daily action, and responsibility flows both ways.
☠Folk CommunityEvery workplace has a purpose beyond money: people depend on it. Show that purpose through how you work, not through words. Work well with others so effort feels shared, not isolated. Respect every role; no task is small if it serves the whole. Never act superior, status destroys trust. Do not take without giving. Live the values you claim through daily action. Remember that your life depends on the unseen work of many others, just as others depend on yours. People are different in skills and roles, and that is necessary; what must be shared is character, fairness, and responsibility. Take pride in honest work, not titles. Comfort without contribution is injustice. Build through effort, protect fairness, and strengthen the group by how you act every day. You become what you do. Purpose comes from contribution, not comfort. Pride comes from substance, not noise. Responsibility means giving more than you take.
☠Bearing - Duty - FatherlandBearing matters only when it reflects inner character. Posture without conscience is a mask. Duty does not mean doing the minimum and turning away; that is avoidance. Fatigue, bitterness, or disappointment never justify abandoning responsibility. Good and bad always exist side by side, and there is no middle ground: either you choose integrity and substance, or you fall into excuses and opportunism. True duty comes from within, not from pressure or rules. Leadership begins by awakening this inner obligation in oneself and others. Serve something larger than comfort through honest work and steady effort. Protect what is good through your own conduct, even when others fail. Discipline without conscience decays; conscience without action is empty. Bearing is self-mastery made visible: calm strength, restraint, clarity, and truth. Struggle never ends, decay begins the moment effort stops. Character is shaped daily by how you act when no one forces you. In the end, no rule can replace conscience; responsibility is decided there, and bearing gives the strength to carry it.
☠Hitler Soldiers...
My personal notes (TL;DR)
Character matters more than appearance or words.
Learn from real life, not theory.
Hardship reveals strength; comfort hides weakness.
Do your work well even when unseen.
Lead by serving others, staying calm and fair, and taking responsibility instead of blaming.
Be loyal without needing reward and keep standards high even when things go well.
Give clear direction, take responsibility for outcomes, and allow initiative.
Discipline is daily self-control, not fear, so cut laziness, falsehood, and comfort before they spread.
Step up and act without waiting when something needs to be done.
Let your presence show inner discipline through seriousness, restraint, and precision.
Morale lives in fairness and shared hardship, not words.
Shape people by example, not force.
Be strict with yourself, fix root problems, and never settle for mediocrity.
Build real bonds through shared effort and quiet loyalty.
Respect every role, give more than you take, and earn pride through honest work.
Duty comes from conscience, not rules.
There is no middle ground: integrity or excuses.
Struggle never ends, and character is formed by what you do when no one is watching.
Hope you enjoyed. Auf wiedersehen!
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