Make your bed : little things that can change your life ... and maybe the world

McRaven, William H. (William Harry) 1955- (author.).

Summary: 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. He then 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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781455570249
ISBN: 1455570249
ISBN: 9781455570232
ISBN: 1455570230
ISBN: 9781478968177
ISBN: 1478968176
ISBN: 9781478969679
ISBN: 1478969679
ISBN: 9781538712726
ISBN: 1538712725
Physical Description: print
regular print
x, 130 pages ; 19 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York : Grand Central Publishing, [2017]
Copyright: ©2017

Content descriptions

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Start your day with a task completed -- You can't go it alone -- Only the size of your heart matters -- Life's not fair; drive on! -- Failure can make you stronger -- You must dare greatly -- Stand up to the bullies -- Rise to the occasion -- Give people hope -- Never, ever quit! -- The University of Texas commencement speech.