not sure where the official first use of the term came from by my first time hearing that particular expression was in the Clint Eastwood movie Heartbreak Ridge from Col Gunney (eastwood)
The phrase "adapt and overcome" is commonly associated with the United States Marine Corps, specifically the military doctrine of the Marine Corps. It emphasizes the importance of being able to quickly adjust to changing circumstances and challenges in order to succeed.
Improvise, adapt, overcome
Conquer
I learned this in the paratroopers in 1980.
Improvidus , Apto quod Victum
Improvidus , Apto quod Victum
I would guess that it has to due with the fact that The Marines when formed as a military force, received let's say hand me downs. I did think though it was Improvise, overcome and adapt. Why? At times one must deal with what comes, one must hurdle obstacles (go past them) and then adapt to your new surroundings.
by being nocturnal, they can catch prey but sometimes they eat nocturnal animals.
He had to overcome almost everyone hating him cause of what he said to Taylor Swift.
Isabel Allende
Intelligence
1. They can over come different environments because they can adapt to the environments that they live in.
Anthony Brandt