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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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Watch the YouTube video

There is a YouTube video of Admiral William H. McRaven giving a commencement speech at the University of Texas. It is about following ten principles that he learned from Navy Seal training to change himself and to change the world. This book adds depth to the ten principles with stories from his years in military service. Watch the video first. If you enjoy that, you'll probably enjoy the book. Military analogies for life lessons might not appeal to everyone.

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Motivating great book. I recommend readers to read

Very motivating, great book. I recommend readers to read this book. Short but very interesting.

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You'll love it a lot if you were born in the U.S.

I enjoyed all of the ideas presented by Admiral McRaven, however, at some points I was completely lost in therms of context, since the book uses a lot important moments that happened on America to make some of his points. However, that's on me.
The advises he gives are amazing and the pacing was very good throughout.

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Life changer!!

Great quick read. He gets right to the point every time. I would highly recommended this book.

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Inspiring

This showed an approach to life that would be great to emulate. A great man who has lived a life that mattered. Be a life that matters.

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This is a new favorite! I will purchase for others for sure. it keeps you engaged and is highly memorable.

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Listen but don't pay much...

I got this book free with credits.

As a former soldier I highly respect the admiral and his service to America.

Concept is simple but hard to employ. Complete simple tasks daily and grow them. Make your bed. next...

Its weird. Book is solid for a 90 minute listen. the sale price is steep.

Aside from the entertaining stories you can get the gist from his UT commencement.

Weirdest rating I've made. 3-4 stars. Spend wisely.

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bed

it helped me realize that things and knife name like it's not always fair and if you make your bed in the morning you had a really crappy day you can come home and see that you made your bed and make your bed better

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good inspirational book

very good inspirational book by a former admiral who turned his life around by doing what he preached.

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Little things make a BIG difference

Best review is simple: either read or listen this book (I did both -- and yes it's worth multiple reads/listens).

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