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Make Your Bed

Little Things That Can Change Your Life...and Maybe the World

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Make Your Bed

By: Admiral William H. McRaven
Narrated by: Admiral William H. McRaven
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Based on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech, this number-one New York Times best seller of powerful life lessons "should be read by every leader in America" (Wall Street Journal).

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.

Admiral McRaven's original speech went viral with over 10 million views. Building on the core tenets laid out in his speech, McRaven now recounts tales from his own life and from those of people he encountered during his military service who dealt with hardship and made tough decisions with determination, compassion, honor, and courage. Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more, even in life's darkest moments.

"Powerful." (USA Today)

"Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault." (Washington Post)

"Superb, smart, and succinct." (Forbes)

©2017 William H. McRaven (P)2017 Hachette Audio
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If you aren't feeling goose bumps or that internal fire doesn't light... re listen till it does because it will.

Short but effective

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My husband and I listened to this book together. We are both veterans but you don’t have to be military affiliated to appreciate and understand how little things, even in these situations, go a long way. Be kind.

Very inspirational

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Great content and inspirational, but if you are unsure on whether to purchase or not may be worth it to just listen to his speech at UT before buying this book. Does not go into too much deeper detail.

Will definitely recommend.

Good Stuff

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Gives you the insight to see how his thoughts were shaped and what the journey to success looks like in real life.

Great Book

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Every High School Student should hear it and listen to his message. There is a lot of powerful messages here.

Powerful

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Very inspiring! When I first heard the commencement speech he gave, I was in awe!

Wow

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Definitely an inspiring read. It is short, but the narrator has an engaging and pacifying old man voice.

Great, but short.

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Quick listen. Very inspiring stories from the Admiral. Definitely recommend to anyone in any position.

Amazing Short Book

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This is a fantastic read with real world advice for anyone. I enjoyed it immensely and learned so much.

Fantastic Advice and Read for Anyone

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if you want to change your life read this book. there is really nothing else to say about it. have courage and pick it up

Outstanding !

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