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

by William H. McRaven

Book Overview

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

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1455570249
• ISBN13: 9781455570249
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Don’t Be a Sugar Cookie

This is a very interesting concept: mixing life advice with Navy Seal training, yet somehow it works. There are a bunch of great nuggets in here and some very applicable pieces of advice. There is one or two outdated adages in here (Sharks are scary. They are not), but overall it’s a real good book to learn from.

Fabulous, wonderful, great!!!

This is a small gift book and a fast read but don’t let fool you, it is fabulous and truly motivating. I re-read it every few months just because it’s that good. I can’t think of anyone that couldn’t be helped by this book. Highly, highly recommend.

Make Your Bed is the First Step

In an age of entitled, hot-house children who truly are adrift in today's society, the author gives suggestions as well as the reason why to apply the suggestion for a calmer, more directed life. Many topics were broached by my mom - a WWII woman Marine - and it was about values, ethics, kindness, using your brain, and challenging yourself at times. If you're adrift and wish to get back on track, raise better children, improve your friendship skills, THINK about your actions, read this book. It's never too late or too early to turn over a new leaf, refresh your view on Life, and move forward confidently in the direction of your dreams. READ IT.

Also a very good book

I like this book , I wish it was longer though . But , I still learned a lot from it .

Excellent book to guide through life.

Nicely written anecdotal synopsis of Seal training and how it translates to every one's life.