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Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World Hardcover – April 4 2017

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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

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144 pages
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Grand Central Publishing
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April 4 2017
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13.65 x 2.41 x 18.73 cm
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1455570249
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978-1455570249
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Life is a struggle and the potential for failure is ever present, but those who live in fear of failure, or hardship, or embarrassment will never achieve their potential. Without pushing your limits, without occasionally sliding down the rope headfirst, without daring greatly, you will never know what is truly possible in your life.
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You cannot paddle the boat alone. Find someone to share your life with. Make as many friends as possible, and never forget that your success depends on others.
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In life you will face a lot of Circuses. You will pay for your failures. But, if you persevere, if you let those failures teach you and strengthen you, then you will be prepared to handle life’s toughest moments.
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"Should be read by every leader in America... [MAKE YOUR BED] is a book to inspire your children and grandchildren to become everything that they can. It is a book to discuss with your executive leadership team as a spur to meeting shared goals. Most of all, it is a book that will leave you with tears in your eyes."―Wall Street Journal

"Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault...McRaven's lessons, like his commencement speech, extend far beyond his bed-making. He devotes the 10-chapter book to lessons about moving beyond failure, standing up to bullies and giving others hope."―Washington Post

"McRaven...has taken the genesis of what he learned during SEAL training and his nearly four decades in Navy Special Operations into a thin, powerful book."―USA Today

"Exquisitely simple...superb, smart, and succinct ideas."―Forbes

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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 bestsellers Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations and The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived. 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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing (April 4 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1455570249
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1455570249
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 254 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.65 x 2.41 x 18.73 cm

Best Sellers Rank: #381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.
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Admiral William H. McRaven is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed and the New York Times bestsellers Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations and The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived. 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.
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ninja

Must read

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 22, 2023

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Must read

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on January 13, 2023

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This book is a little over 120 pages but the messages are clear and are useful if you apply them to your life. Only complaint is that the cover came ripped up a bit

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never going to ring that bell

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 7, 2023

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I may not be in SEAL training, but these rules will still benefit me through anything I come across. Well worth the read.

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 6, 2020

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So overall the book had some good points in it, but not much. And what i mean by that is, each whole chapter is him telling a story of a tough situation that hes been through and then at the end of each chapter there is the two sentences of quotes... i for one do not enjoy reading about army in the slightest. I couldve have easily just skipped to the end of each chapter and read the last two sentences and understood the point he was trying to make. I feel like he was just prolonging the book as much as possible by telling these stories because often times the quotes at the end didnt even coordinate with the chapter... not to mention the book took only 2 hours to read.. i gave 3 stars because it did have a few good little points. It may be enough to switch up your whole thought process and maybe your life, so i would still suggest buying it. And if you like the army, then this book is reallllly for you!

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Craig Gardner

A valuable gift for anyone.

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 17, 2022

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I've given these books to my boys and sonsof friendsthat are deserving of the instructions for life summed up so eloquently by the author. Truly brilliant life lessons.

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Rishi

If you want to change your life, read this book.

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 27, 2022

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It is amazing how much motivation can be packed into 80 pages. Definitely changed the way I look at life.

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Michael Sylvain

Book was filthy & not hugely interesting

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 21, 2023

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The cover and back of the nook were dirty leading me to believe the book was used and the contents were very basic concepts with nothing earth shattering. Pretty basic really.

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Darren

Simple powerful advice

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on December 5, 2021

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The book was genuine in its delivery and provided a powerful message in but a few words. For me, it provided a starting point when I was despondent and struggling. I will read it again and I am giving the book to each of my sons. I hope it resonates with them as much as it did with me.

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DW

If you've seen the YouTube video, you'll get nothing ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 30, 2017

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If you've seen the YouTube video, you'll get nothing extra from this book beyond an extra anecdote or two about some people he's met along the way that emphasise the point.

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Better than the video!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 2, 2019

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The first thing I saw was the 'making your bed' section on a YouTube video. Then I found out there was a whole speach. So now the good Admiral has expanded each of his 10 points and written them down for us and, to make it better, I've got him reading it to me as well. The points are simple, as the best truth is, but it's an iceberg with much more underneath. Your time could be spent on much worse.

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Patrick C

Relevant to anyone from anywhere

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 5, 2017

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There's a YouTube video where the Admiral gave his speech to the university of Texas graduates. The book mirrors those same life lessons that specifically relate to the testing and lessons learned in Navy SEAL training. All lessons are relevant to anyone from anywhere doing anything in their daily lives. Simple, short and suitable for young teens, male or female and adults alike. Not a self help book, more a common sense book with practical life lessons from the Admirals life experiences.

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Crussell83

Ten Simple, Worthy Life Lessons

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 25, 2021

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Inspired by a speech he was asked to give for the graduation ceremony of his almer mata the University of Texas, Make Your Bed is a collection of ten lessons McRaven learned from his 34 year career in the US Navy. Each lesson has roots in his time in training, where he learned the basics of regimen, combat, discipline and strength; but also has an illustration of how he applied those lessons later in his career, sadly all revolving around tragedy and how the lessons had prepared him in one way or another.

The beauty of this little book is that you don't have to be militarily minded to appreciate the lessons (I, for one, am far from that mindset), however the stories provided are done so in such a manner that regardless of your view on the armed forces there is plenty to take away here. These are, as all the best ones are, simple lessons - Make Your Bed (if the first thing you do is finish a task, the rest of the days tasks become easier - and if they don't get done, at least you made your bed!), Stand Up To Bullies, Rise To The Occassion and Give People Hope - but their simplicity belies their effectiveness.

In a world that seems to spend a lot of time adding ever increasing pressures and strains on to our daily lives, there is a lot of Inspiration to be found in these pages, which in turn can help motivate you to push on through whatever challenges you're currently facing.

I think the reason I enjoyed this as much as I did, is that it isn't trite. It isn't a bunch of baseless motivational quotes given by someone lacking any real substance. It's a collection of thoughts, illustrated by real life examples from a man with more life experience than most of us will have. As much as I don't subscribe to a lot of areas of military mentality, there's an awful lot to be said for the resilience and mindset it can instill and the lessons than can be learned in humility and self-reflection.

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Mr G

Good Story, but doesn't cover what is stated on the back cover

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 20, 2021

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I did enjoy the stories within this book and can't help to respect the mental and physical strengths needed for these guys which is to be commended.

I feel the major gap (and the reason i purchased the book) and 3 stars was around what it's specifies on the back. 'provides wisdom, practical advice and words of encouragement'

The books fails on the above. The principles shared were really high level statements i.e

'You can't go it alone'
'Stand up to bullies'

But the book does not arm you with the thought processes or mindset to adopt these... it's like they expect you to flick a switch in your head and for it to just happen.

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