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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.
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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Customers find the book inspiring and sound advice that runs true to life. They describe the writing style as simple, direct, and quick, allowing them to integrate their own life experiences with Admiral McRaven's lessons. Readers also praise the writing quality as great, riveting, and transformational. They mention the book is short and small, but hooks them in.
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Customers find the book inspiring and sound advice that can be used while they're in the military. They also say it's great for getting the message across and that the underlying motif of hope is evident. Readers also love the honesty and stories, and say it runs true to life.
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Customers find the book a great read, with honest stories and a rewarding way of life. They also say it's a must-read for people of all ages, with an incredible story and message. Customers also appreciate the memorable illustrations and life lessons. However, some customers feel the book is not life-changing.
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Customers find the writing style simple, direct, and easy to read. They also appreciate the candid and unfiltered bite-sized pieces. Readers mention that the book is inspiring and quick, and they are able to integrate their own life experiences with Admiral McRaven's lessons.
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"...I've given away several copies. It's inspiring, an easy read , and life impacting." Read more
"I love how he breaks down his lessons by chapters , gives you only what you need to really grasp the intention of the lesson and it is perfect for..." Read more
"...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..." Read more
Customers find the book very short, with just over 125 pages. They also say it's simple but contains wonderful messages.
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"Make Your Bed by Admiral William McRaven is a short , meaningful book that emphasizes the importance of simplifying things in life and taking a..." Read more
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Customers find the book bland, redundant, and not worth their hard-earned money. They also say the lessons the book teaches are downright childish and the stories lack depth.
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Admiral William H. McRaven
Grand Central Publishing
04 April 2017
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And, if by chance you have a miserable day, you will come home to a bed that is made — that you made — and a made bed gives you encouragement that tomorrow will be better. If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. During SEAL training the students are broken down into boat crews. Each crew is seven students — three on ...
Remarks by Naval Adm. William H. McRaven, BJ '77, ninth commander of U.S.Special Operations Command, Texas Exes Life Member, and Distinguished Alumnus.Univer...
"Make Your Bed" by Admiral William H. McRavenThis speech was delivered as the commencement address to the graduates of The University of Texas at Austin on ...
University of Texas at Austin, 2014 Commencement Address, Admiral William H. McRaven.Remarks by Naval Adm. William H. McRaven, BJ '77, ninth commander of U.S...
Read the full transcript of the inspirational speech by Admiral William H. McRaven, a Navy SEAL and former UT graduate, who shared 10 lessons from his military experience. Learn how making your bed every morning can change your life and the world.
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.
Read the full text of the motivational speech by former Navy Admiral William H. McRaven at the University of Texas in 2014. He shares ten lessons on how to change the world, starting with making your bed and finding someone to help you paddle.
In his 2014 commencement address at the University of Texas, Admiral William McRaven shared why it's so important to make your bed every morning. Produced by Alex Kuzoian. Audio courtesy of Texas ...
Adm. McRaven explains at a University of Texas, Austin commencement speech why making your bed everyday may be the best way to start off your day.
In 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven gave a commencement speech at the University of Texas, Austin, and shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges throughout his life. The speech went viral.
The Man Who Led the Bin Laden Mission Teaches You How to Make Your Bed. Admiral William H. McRaven tells us about the foundation for a productive day, the bounce-a-quarter test, and how to get a ...
Admiral McRaven offered advice for changing the world from his 36 years of experience as a Navy SEAL: Ask for help when you need it, respect everyone, persevere through failures and, perhaps surprisingly, make your bed every day. Thanks for the sage words, Admiral. Hook 'em Horns!
This speech was delivered as the commencement address to the graduates of The University of Texas at Austin on May 17, 2014. ... "Make Your Bed" Speech by Admiral William H. McRaven. Share. Articles: Wisdom Collected from Interviews, Books, and More.
Plus 9 more lessons from Admiral William H. McCraven's 2014 University of Texas commencement speech on how to your life and the world
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In this article, I will delve into the five biggest lessons that you can take away from this commencement speech to help you change the world, and I will reveal what Admiral McRaven is really telling people when he says to make your bed. Lesson #1: Make Your Bed Every Morning. Starting your day off by completing a task will initiate your ...
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, honour, and courage.
Remarks by Naval Adm. William H. McRaven, ninth commander of U.S.Special Operations Command. University-Wide Commencement. The University of Texas at Austin, May 17, 2014. President Powers, Provost Fenves, Deans, members of the faculty, family and friends and most importantly, the class of 2014.
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.
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In his "Make Your Bed" speech, Admiral McRaven walks through 10 lessons he learned from basic SEAL training. I've bolded the 10 lessons to make it a bit easier to skim. ... Naval Admiral William H. McRaven delivered the speech at the University-wide Commencement at The University of Texas at Austin on May 17, 2014.[1] Speech Recording.
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.
University of Texas at Austin 2014 Commencement Address Speech By Admiral McRaven Leaves The Audience Speechless With Great Words Of Wisdom. (Clip Of The Bes...