Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World
About this product
Based on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech, this #1 New York Times bestseller is full of of powerful, life-changing 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—lessons that would help 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. 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 Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers describe Make Your Bed as short, easy to read, and motivational, with many saying it is a practical gift book and a simple source of daily inspiration. Goodreads reviewers similarly tend to frame it as an uplifting, quick read with clear life lessons, while one web review notes the book is appreciated for its concise advice but may not feel groundbreaking to every reader.
- Amazon reviewers say the book is easy to read, well-written, inspiring, and good for gifting.
- Goodreads reviewers say it is a quick, uplifting read with memorable lessons from Admiral McRaven.
- One review blog says the book is concise and enjoyable, though some readers may find the lessons familiar.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Grand Central Publishing |
| Publication date | April 4, 2017 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 144 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1455570249 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1455570249 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.38 x 0.95 x 7.38 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #289 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Survival & Emergency Preparedness #3 in Journal Writing Self-Help #4 in Self-Esteem (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (51,924) |
