Make Your Bed: LITTLE THINGS THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE...AND MAYBE THE WORLD

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).

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.

If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.

Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World

There are certain lessons in life that can help you succeed. You can enjoy personal development satisfaction by learning them.

The book, Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World, explains what the lessons are and how you can put them into practice.

One of the lessons is to begin your day by finishing a task such as making your bed. The reason behind getting the day started by doing something is because once you finish the task, you gain a sense of accomplishment.

But more than that, it also sets the frame for the day. You start out productively and you’ll be productive throughout the day. The author also talks about not trying to be an island as you’re living your life and trying to achieve your goals.

Those who learn the power of teamwork or having someone that you can count on, reach their goals faster and are more successful in what they set out to do. One chapter of the book covers what to look for in others when it comes to success networking.

Just because the person seems to be the smartest or the most obvious choice doesn’t mean it’s the right choice. The true way to measure a person is by how they’re able to handle the situation.

Because there are no equal roads to achieving success, it can often seem like life is unfair. Instead of bemoaning that fact, the book teaches that it’s best to keep on trying and to keep going.

Sometimes, you can try harder than your competitor to accomplish something and you won’t make it - yet the other person will. It’s not because you’re not as accomplished. It’s just because stuff happens.

Failure is often game over for some people. Once they fail at something, they decide the task can’t be done and they give up. The book teaches that instead of letting failure be the thing that stops you, let it be what empowers you on to greater success.

If you apply the failure as a lesson, it can be used to improve your life rather being a problem. Something that might cause you to hesitate is taking bold chances. But that’s exactly what you must do, according to the book, if you want to see change happen.

Get ready to move forward in boldness without a safety net to catch you. Along your journey in life, you’re going to encounter those who will try to stop you. They’ll say or do something to try to get you to turn away from your goals.

You have to stand strong, dig in your heels and refuse to turn back.

The book teaches that there will be times when you’ll face hardship, but you have to remember to keep on going even through the rough patches.

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