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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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Grand Central Publishing
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April 4, 2017
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5.38 x 0.95 x 7.38 inches
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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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They all understood that life is hard and that sometimes there is little you can do to affect the outcome of your day.
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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

About the Author

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; 1st edition (April 4, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1455570249
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1455570249
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.38 x 0.95 x 7.38 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #9 in Success Self-Help
- #10 in Personal Transformation Self-Help
- #11 in Motivational Self-Help (Books)

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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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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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Mamacita

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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2023

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Several comments were how this book was poorly written, jumped around or more about Admiral McRaven's experiences. I found the book to be an excellent tool. I could have read it in one day but took three days to stop and make notes of his pearls of wisdom. I typed out 11 positives I got and not using his Table of Contents. Many positive feedbacks. I've printed out several copies and have mailed to family and friends, including my nephew, a Lt Col. I keep a copy by my chair and view it as one of my first accomplishments of the day. And BTW, Admiral McRaven's stories are very interesting.

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Tisha

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Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023

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I purchased the product for a team building exercise because my department is FT remote and we collectively agreed it was a great idea to create more events/activities that will bring us together as a group.

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Tiny Girl

This book is a must for your kids and family.

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023

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Every child in America needs to read this book! It is the best book out. Teaches you honor, respect, discipline and core things you need to know to be successful in life..

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navyblu87

Great read — a bit overrated.

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2023

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I enjoyed reading this book. It is a very quick and easy read. I had heard a lot about it and I think my expectations were a bit too high. It is written in a very simple and straightforward way which is great for getting the message across to the masses, but there were times I felt that the writing was a bit pedestrian and I found myself skimming some pages. Overall, great book and would recommend it for anyone looking for a little bit of motivation.

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Janet L. Woods

Great gift

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2023

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My grandson’s high school graduation and some helpful advice for college and beyond

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Princewill Che Njong

Plain language! Easy read. Life lessons!

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2023

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If you need something to encourage you, read this book! It shares real life stories and choices and actions that make a difference!

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Lindsey Mansfield

Great Advice

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2023

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This has been on my bucket list for some time. I love the concept of one task completed. Make your bed. One task accomplished.

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Mycool

Great Basic Training read

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023

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Excellent book (as are his others) with applicable life truths. Provided this book to my son in Army Basic Combat training since they were only allowed to read military books. He loved it and we had great conversations over each truth in the book.

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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.

2 people found this helpful

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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