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Throughout his 40-year career, Admiral McRaven has experienced every manner of calamity imaginable. From managing failed hostage rescues to responding to student unrest, McRaven has learned how to successfully navigate crises—those moments that push the limits of your experience and challenge your confidence, when leadership skills alone may not be enough.

The title “Bullfrog” is given to the Navy SEAL who has served the longest on active duty. Admiral McRaven was honored to receive this honor in 2011 when he took charge of the United States Special Operations Command. When McRaven retired in 2014, he had 37 years as a Navy SEAL under his belt, leading men and women at every level of the special operations community. During those four decades, Admiral McRaven dealt with every conceivable leadership challenge. The Wisdom of The Bullfrog draws on these and countless other experiences from Admiral McRaven’s incredible life.

If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves - and the world - for the better.

From the acclaimed number-one New York Times best-selling author of Make Your Bed - a short, inspirational book about the qualities of true everyday heroes.

Admiral William H. McRaven is back with amazing stories of bravery and heroism from his career as a Navy SEAL and commander of America's Special Operations Forces.

A single company of US paratroopers—calling themselves the "Chosen Few"—arrived in eastern Afghanistan in late 2007 hoping to win the hearts and minds of the remote mountain people and extend the Afghan government's reach into this wilderness. Instead, they spent the next fifteen months in a desperate struggle, living under almost continuous attack, forced into a slow and grinding withdrawal, and always outnumbered by Taliban fighters descending on them from all sides.

Open your eyes to one of the greatest naturalist writers of all time with these two short stories by William H.H. Murray. These stories, featuring John Norton, the trapper, were so well loved, that Murray performed them more than 500 times, on book tours in New England and New York. Written at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, Murray’s stories of the Adirondack wilderness of the 1860s made outdoor activities like hiking and camping popular for the first time.

Durante 37 años, el almirante McRaven se enfrentó a todos los retos de liderazgo imaginables, incluyendo el rescate del capitán Phillips y la captura de Saddam Hussein y Osama bin Laden. Basado en estas increíbles experiencias que abarcan resolución de crisis, dilemas de gestión, transiciones organizativas y conflictos éticos, McRaven ofrece al lector las lecciones de liderazgo más importantes que ha aprendido a lo largo de sus cuarenta años de servicio.

Dez lições de um almirante das forças especiais para mudar sua vida. Quando foi convidado para proferir a aula inaugural dos alunos de graduação da Universidade do Texas, o almirante William H. McRaven pensou em compartilhar suas lições sobre liderança. Afinal, em 37 anos de carreira na marinha norte-americana, ele exerceu o comando em vários níveis - inclusive tendo sido o responsável pela missão que capturou Osama bin Laden.

Las claves para convertirte en un lider grandioso en todas las áreas de tu vida. DEL ACLAMADO Y EXITOSO AUTOR DE TIENDE TU CAMA, LLEGA ESTA OBRA DE LIDERAZGO PARA LA VIDA DIARIA. Los hombres rana son Navy SEAL que han demostrado un valor inigualable, adaptabilidad y resistencia ante los desafíos, por lo que se les han encomendado las misiones más importantes, como audaces rescates en altamar.

¿Qué es lo que hace a un héroe? William H. McRaven, autor del bestseller "Tiende tu cama" y quien ha motivado a millones de personas a cambiar sus hábitos, ahora nos invita a adoptar las diez virtudes que nos convierten en héroes y heroínas de nuestra propia vida. La perseverancia de un médico rebelde que cambió la historia de la medicina moderna, el perdón de un padre que perdió a sus hijos durante un operativo liderado por McRaven y la esperanza del autor cuando enfermó de leucemia.

'What starts here changes the world' was the university slogan that inspired William H. McRaven to take charge of the small things that could change his life...and even the world. Here McRaven shares the 10 life-changing principles he learned during his 37 years as a Navy SEAL. These 10 philosophies helped him to overcome challenges not only in his career but also throughout his life. What's more anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves, and the world, for the better....

Si tiendes tu cama al despertar, habrás cumplido con tu primera tarea. Tendrás una sensación de orgullo y te alentará a cumplir un objetivo más, después otro y otro. Esa pequeña labor se convertirá en muchas metas cumplidas. El autor, quien se sobrepuso a difíciles retos y se recuperó de un grave accidente de paracaídas, nos cuenta las profundas lecciones de vida - valorar la compañía, aceptar que el mundo no es justo, afrontar el fracaso, no darse por vencido y tender la cama - que aprendió durante uno de los entrenamientos físicos más desafiantes del mundo.

In this entertaining children's adaptation of his number one New York Times best seller, Admiral William H. McRaven shares life lessons from Navy SEAL training and encourages young listeners to become their best selves.

The incredible true story of former Navy SEAL Mike Day, who survived being shot 27 times while deployed in Iraq.

When the president of the United States tasks Skipper the SEAL with assembling a team of heroes, Skipper isn’t sure where to start. But as he meets other animals who give of their time and talents every day—from the Courageous Cat who stands up for others, to the Dutiful Duck who never leaves a student behind, to the Funny Fox who creates joy wherever he goes—Skipper realizes that heroes don’t have to be big and strong. There are heroes all around us!

Tras el éxito de sus libros anteriores, que han vendido más de doscientos mil ejemplares en México, el almirante William H. McRaven regresa con asombrosas historias de valentía y heroísmo durante su carrera como Navy seal y comandante de las Operaciones Especiales de Estados Unidos. McRaven participó en algunas de las misiones más famosas de los últimos tiempos, incluida la captura de Sadam Huseín, el rescate del capitán Richard Phillips —del que se hizo una adaptación fílmica—, y la redada para eliminar a Osama bin Laden.

A former United States Navy admiral with a distinguished and extraordinary career, Admiral William McRaven retired from the Navy in 2014 after more than 37 years of service. During the last few years of his career he was also 'Bull Frog', the longest serving Navy SEAL still on duty. Admiral McRaven has written a book which shares the most important principles he learned during his career - it's called Make Your Bed: Small things that can change your life...and maybe the world.

Admiral McRaven has met some truly extraordinary people throughout his career, from the men and women he had the privilege to serve with, to other heroes such as doctors, scientists, politicians and philanthropists. This book is a celebration of their character as well as an inspiring and practical guide to how we can all follow their lead, rise to the occasion and be our best selves.

William McRaven est l'amiral le plus connu (il a dirigé l'opération de capture de Ben Laden) et le plus décoré aujourd'hui aux États-Unis. Quand il s'est adressé aux étudiants de l'université du Texas en 2014, pour leur livrer les principes de vie qui lui ont permis de réussir sa carrière et de faire face à des situations très difficiles en tant que directeur des opérations spéciales, son discours a soulevé un incroyable enthousiasme.