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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 , even in life s darkest moments. 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McRaven – kino-fada.fr Don t get me wrong, the author is an American hero and he deserves to make a buck with his advice and anecdotes, all wrapped up in time for graduation gift giving I don t doubt for a second that this advice is good for anyone who anticipates a military career You should learn how to make your bed with military precision, and you should appreciate teamwork, get over yourself and accept that life is not fair, and never give up, etc.,etc The obvious problem with this type of one size fits all ad Don t get me wrong, the author is an American hero and he deserves to make a buck with his advice and anecdotes, all wrapped up in time for graduation gift giving I don t doubt for a...Straight talk from a former Navy SEALThere are many self help books on the market that contain solid information However, General McRaven s Make Your Bed comes across as refreshingly different from those books by well known self help gurus like Dr Phil or Tony Robbins mainly because the anecdotes he uses to illustrate his ten key points are gleaned from his experiences as a Navy SEAL I read this little book in one sitting and plan to buy copies for my children In a nutshell, McRaven says t Straight talk from a former Navy SEALThere are many self help books on the market that contain solid inf...It is easy to blame your lot in life on some outside force, to stop trying because you believe fate is against you It is easy to think that where you were raised, how your parents treated you, or what school you went to is all that determines your future Nothing could be further from the truth The common people and the great men and women are all defined by how they deal with life s unfairness Helen Keller, Nelson Mandela, Stephen Hawking, Malala Yousafzai, and Moki Martin Sometimes no matIt is easy to blame your lot in life on some outside force, to stop trying because you believe fate is against you It is ...I use this kindle cover, because the hardback doesn t have the picture, which is the same as this This book is made out of the speech the author gave in 2014 10 principles learned during Navy SEAL training The principles are given as help to overcome challenges in training, career, and life, useful for all to change themselves and the world for the better Each principle including the one found in the book title is followed by real life Navy SEAL training story example and how each can be I use this kindle cover, because the hardback doesn t have the picture, which is the same as this This book is made out of the sp...This is very Team America in parts with some mixed blessings.He means well, but saying at the start God bless all the american citizens who died in 9 11 , but erm what about all the other people who died who weren t american citizens ay Make your bed dammitFast, fun and motivational read filled with life lessons Written in a friendly conversational style, the practical advice can be applied by anyone Highly recommendedMAKE YOUR BED is a thoughtful meditation of an American hero s collective experiences SUMMARYOn 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 slogan what starts here changes the world, He shared ten principles he learned during his Navy seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long ...One of those inspirational or self help books that come out from time to time I heard the author interviewed, and wanted to read his book It s a quick read Each chapter has advise for life, starting out with Make your bed Because when you start out accomplishing something at the start of every day, you arelikely to doI had to get ...Make Your Bed is an incredible gem packaged tightly into a small book that lends itself well to an easy and quick read This book offers tidbits that are simplistic yet powerful Each chapter highlights a little thing that can make great change in one s life which then can change the world The statement change the world may seem pompous and easily blown off as unrealistic, but really, each of us do indeed make decisions on a daily basis that can affect othe...Admiral William H McRaven s book, Make Your Bed Little Things That Can Change Your Life And Maybe The World is another one of those really small self help books that you can stack on a really small shelf, maybe in your really small tiny house right between Maria Shriver s Just Who Will You Be And Randy Pausch s The Last Lecture The retired Admiral s book of levelheaded insights was originally a commencement speech to the graduating class of the University of Texas in 2014 These common sens Admiral William H McRaven s book, Make Your Bed Little Thing...

Make Your Bed
  • 02 April 2017
  • Audiobook
  • 144 pages
  • 1478968176
  • William H. McRaven
  • Make Your Bed