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 ). -- Forbes. -- Washington Post Superb, smart, and succinct. -- USA Today Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault.
Powerful.
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.
Admiral McRaven\'s original speech went viral with over 10 million views.
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.
Mcraven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day.
On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H.
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 )
