The book is a continuation and expansion of a commencement speech McRaven delivered at the University of Texas at Austin in 2014, which went viral on the internet. 'Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault. Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Lifeand Maybe the World is a work of self-help psychology by Admiral William H. 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. 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. 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.Īdmiral McRaven's original speech went viral with over 10 million views. MAKE YOUR BED is a book to inspire your children and grandchildren to become everything that they can. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Make Your Bed Summary Start your day with a task completed You can’t go at it alone Only the size of your heart matters Life’s not fairdrive on Failure can make you stronger You must dare greatly Stand up to the bullies Rise to the occasion Give people hope Never, ever quit If you want to change the world start off by making your bed.

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

Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven