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Make Your Bed

Feel grounded and think positive in 10 simple steps
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Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven offers life lessons learned during his Navy SEAL training that can help anyone achieve personal and professional success. Through his own experiences and stories, McRaven outlines simple yet powerful principles that can inspire and guide readers to improve their lives.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy motivational reads with practical advice based on life lessons from a Navy SEAL. It offers simple yet effective strategies to improve your life and achieve personal goals.

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Make Your Bed

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Discover the power of small actions with Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven, a book that distils life-changing principles into accessible, actionable advice. This revolutionary title will empower readers to transform their lives, and ultimately the world, beginning with the simple task of making the bed. In his 37-year career with the Navy, Admiral McRaven learned ten essential lessons that helped him overcome challenges and navigate through tough times. His inspiring book, derived from a viral 2014 commencement speech at the University of Texas at Austin, where he detailed these ten principles, has now captured the hearts and minds of readers across the globe.

Admiral McRaven shares the wisdom gained from his experiences in the Navy SEALs, demonstrating how these fundamental lessons can be applied by anyone seeking to achieve more and lead a meaningful life. Each chapter of Make Your Bed delves into one of these principles, offering compelling anecdotes, practical advice, and powerful insights.

Told with great humility and a profound sense of optimism, this timeless book provides simple yet universal insights that can be applied in every aspect of life, from personal growth to professional success. Whether you are facing your darkest moments or striving to accomplish ambitious goals, the straightforward guidance in Make Your Bed will act as a beacon of hope and encouragement.

Make Your Bed is more than just a book; it's a blueprint for overcoming adversity, creating positive change, and building a better world. With McRaven’s words of encouragement and practical strategies, readers will find themselves inspired to make small, impactful changes in their daily routines, proving that sometimes, success begins with the simplest tasks.

Engage with the timeless wisdom of Admiral William H. McRaven and learn how the act of making your bed can set the foundation for a life of purpose, discipline, and achievement.

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Make Your Bed is praised for its practical and inspiring life lessons, capable of encouraging personal transformation and motivating readers to make a positive impact on the world. It is recommended for all ages, with some reviewers highlighting its value in inspiring younger generations to fulfil their potential. The book is commended for its smart, concise, and effective guidance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780718188863

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 195g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) served with great distinction in the Navy. In his thirty-seven years as a Navy SEAL, he commanded at every level. As a Four-Star Admiral, his final assignment was as Commander of all U.S. Special Operations Forces. He is now Chancellor of the University of Texas System.

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