Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World

Name: Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World
Price: 12.99 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (46685 reviews)
Author: William H. McRaven
ISBN: 9781455570249

William H. McRaven

4.7 out of 5

46,685 global ratings

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

144 pages,

Kindle

Audiobook

Hardcover

Spiral-bound

First published April 3, 2017

ISBN 9781455570249

About the authors

William H. McRaven

Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed and the New York Times bestseller Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations. In his thirty-seven years as a Navy SEAL, he commanded at every level. As a Four-Star Admiral, his final assignment was as Commander of all U.S. Special Operations Forces. After retiring from the Navy, he served as the Chancellor of the University of Texas System from 2015 to 2018. He now lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Georgeann.

Isaac

Good motivation

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024

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Good motivation, and over all good for your mentality and to boost your rooms cleanliness

Chrysaliss

Most uplifting and encouraging book!

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024

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I already own this book. A friend bought it for me years ago when it came after his speech! It's so inspiring and encouraging. This is a kind of book you can reread over and over again when you are going through some struggles in life.

I purchased this copy for a teacher friend who is experiencing some personal hardships and hope it gives them some strength and vitality to continue doing one of the hardest jobs on the planet!

So don't forget to thank a teacher! They work really hard to teach, mentor, discipline, and help guide kids to be better citizens and well rounded human beings!

2 people found this helpful

This book helps encourage organization and a fresh start to the day.

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2024

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Bought this as a gift for a child who needed encouragement to get through a long day with work. The simple messages encourage you to stay organized, and do the small things that help relax, encourage you, and feel more positivity by accomplishing the little things in life. Highly recommend!

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Jose R. Vales

Your life contribution?

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2024

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A must read to anyone who wants to contribute for a better world and life.

Excellent share of life experience, military experience, studies, knowledge and phrases.

Any member of the families but in special mother and father must read. Managers, leaders, governors, students, if you enjoy continuous improvement, and everyone must read it.

On your last day in life how many regrets of what you don't do want to have?

Enjoy it and share the experience with others.

Remember, make your bed first, everyday!

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GA Yiayah

Great little book

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024

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I have gifted this book to quite a few family and friends. Plain speaking, to the point, well written, and great advice.

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Philip Brooks

Super book.

Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024

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Lot of fun to read and share!!!

Inspires

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024

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Great book on how to be a leader at every level.

Recommend for teens and adults

Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2024

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This book was a required summer reading for my 9th grader. It is an excellent read with great lessons for anyone! I liked hearing my daughter speak about it so much that I asked her to read it to me!

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Amazonaholic

Worth every penny and more!

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024

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This book is such a great gift. I bought it on sale for my nephew's graduation but I continue to recommend it to all my friends and neighbors, especially those with kids. There are so many words of wisdom about life, grit, determination, respect, and honor... Ideals and lessons often lost and/or missing from our world today.

The audio version is also fantastic, delivering these impactful stories/messages in the author's own words and inclination. I also bought the children's version of this book for my nephew. In the event he wasn't interested in reading it, I could just leave him with a few key lessons from Admiral McRaven.

You won't regret purchasing this book!

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Kelly Collins-Schram

Short, easy read

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024

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This is a very easy, short read. It is quite clear that the author led a full life, but the book is not terribly profound. It is a collection of short stories about the Navy. I was expecting something mind-blowing, reading the reviews. It'd be a nice gift for someone thinking of entering the Navy. Personally, I'd run the other way. You have to really love your country to go through all that. Kudos to those who do.

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