The revolutionary new title that will empower readers to change themselves, and the world, for the better starting with the simple task of making the bed.
The revolutionary new title that will empower readers to change themselves, and the world, for the better starting with the simple task of making the bed.
The revolutionary new title that will empower readers to change themselves, and the world, for the better starting with the simple task of making the bed.Admiral William H. McRaven has been in the Navy for 37 years and in 2014 made a speech about the ten life-changing principles that he learned during those years. The video of his speech went viral reaching ten million views and now his inspiring book, Make Your Bed, has taken the US by storm.He spoke about how these ten essential lessons helped him overcome challenges during his naval career and throughout his life; he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves, and the world, for the better.Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple and universal wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more, even in life's darkest moments.
“This is ideal for anyone - learn from his basic lessons and change yourself - and the world, for the better”
Northern Life Magazine
A book to inspire your children and grandchildren to become everything that they can. The Wall Street Journal
Superb, smart and succinct Forbes
Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) served with great distinction in the Navy. 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. He is now Chancellor of the University of Texas System.
"A book to inspire your children and grandchildren to become everything that they can." - The Wall Street Journal " Superb, smart, and succinct." - Forbes THE INCREDIBLE No. 1 New York Times BESTSELLER 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, honour, and courage. Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple and universal wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more , even in life's darkest moments.
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