Make Your Bed - Admiral William H. McRaven

Make Your Bed

By Admiral William H. McRaven

  • Release Date: 2017-04-04
  • Genre: Self-Improvement
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 2,188 Ratings

Description

Based on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech, this #1 New York Times bestseller 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

Reviews

  • This book is worth rereading

    5
    By Miguel Barranco
    Honestly; for the past two months I purchased this book just to feed my mind with life lessons and advice from this admiral. It’s inspiring, educational and worth rereading. I recommend you to read and study them.
  • Simple Words

    5
    By SPW1980
    Make Your Bed! Three simple words that when applied correctly and pursued can make a meaningful impact! This book has changed the way I approach the day and what it holds!
  • Truly Inspirational

    5
    By Mitch Hofmeister
    What an inspiration the Author is! He’s an American Hero and the reason this country is so great is men and women like him who help protect it!
  • Nothing life changing

    3
    By Danny8678
    Some good stories and points. Wouldn’t read again.
  • Awesome, inspiring and simple.

    5
    By pjh6564
    I will be sending a copy of this book to my son’s. They are not in the military, they don’t need to be to understand the messages.
  • Chapters

    5
    By xavierreads
    Each chapter has a beautiful message.
  • Book that made me better

    5
    By ebballin4ever
    Awesome read. Gratitude and humility personified
  • Me gusto

    4
    By verentegico
    Pues me medio perdí ya casi al final pero fue porque lo deje de leer, así que tuve que buscar resúmenes de los capítulos y juro que me gusto mucho el mensaje que viene detrás de cada capitulo. Muy bueno!!
  • Great inspirational book

    5
    By jay_k_bee
    It’s a great read.
  • Excellent book

    5
    By miguelito99*
    What a great book the lessons here are essential

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