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The Hero Code

Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived

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The Hero Code

By: Admiral William H. McRaven
Narrated by: Admiral William H. McRaven
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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.

The Hero Code is Admiral McRaven's ringing tribute to the real, everyday heroes he's met over the years, from battlefields to hospitals to college campuses, who are doing their part to save the world.

When Bill McRaven was a young boy growing up in Texas, he dreamed of being a superhero. He longed to put on a cape and use his superpowers to save the earth from destruction. But as he grew older and traveled the world, he found real heroes everywhere he went - and none of them had superpowers. None of them wore capes or cowls. But they all possessed qualities that gave them the power to help others, to make a difference, to save the world: courage, both physical and moral; humility; a willingness to sacrifice; and a deep sense of integrity.

The Hero Code is not a cypher, a puzzle, or a secret message. It is a code of conduct; lessons in virtues that can become the foundations of our character as we build a life worthy of honor and respect.

©2021 William H. McRaven (P)2021 Grand Central Publishing Personal Development Personal Success Self-Esteem Inspiring Life Well Lived
Inspiring Stories • Practical Wisdom • Compelling Narratives • Powerful Life Lessons • Concise Format
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Read it! It’s so humbling and Good. It’s so in detail and goes over more of his experience in the Navy SEALs

Best book ever.

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This book contains some very foundational content. With this wisdom, you can’t go wrong! Well worth the read.

Overall perfect!

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This book is a great book from a great man. I am always impressed with his writings.

Awesome Book

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thank you for your service , may we be blessed , may our families be safe and comfortable

my go to for foundation and grounding

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Along with "Make Your Bed," this book gives such simple and poignant examples of what gives a person integrity and character. I ordered multiple copies of both books to share with our family and friends. It is to be kept near to remind us of the importance of how to be our best and to share our best with one another.

A Hero Shared, A Hero Made

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Thank you again, for inspiring us to live by The Hero Code. The examples you gave and the stories you shared are lives worth living up to. I will pass this book on to others as as I inspire others to live a life of resiliency.

Inspiring real life examples of Heroes

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Absolutely hands down the best book I've ever read. Anyone from any walk of life can benefit from the words of wisdom in this book.

Outstanding! What time is it

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This book could not have hit deeper than it did. Completely eye opening and heartfelt!
True words to live by!!

Amazing read!!

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Clear and compelling prose to make each of us consider how to be better. May our elected leaders take a lesson or two from this book. DOL

McRaven is a national treasure

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loved it. hearing these different stories was great. I loved how he broke down each chapter. I will definitely listen to it again.

Great read for some deep down soul seeking motivat

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