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

Name: Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World
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Rating: 4.7 (50478 reviews)
Author: William H. McRaven

by William H. McRaven

Self Help Memoir

4.7 (50,478)

4.7 stars from 50,478 reviews. One of the highest rated Self Help books we track.

96 pages~1.6 hr readPublished by Penguin UKPublished 2017-06-15

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Perfect for you if...

You're looking for actionable self-improvement advice grounded in real military discipline and personal stories rather than abstract theory.
You appreciate straightforward wisdom from someone who's actually faced extreme adversity and lived to build a successful career and family.
You want a quick read that feels like a conversation with a mentor rather than a slog through dense self-help jargon.

Maybe not for you if...

You're seeking deep psychological analysis or academic treatment of habit formation and behaviour change.
You're uncomfortable with military perspectives or prefer self-help authors who don't draw from military training.
You expect lengthy case studies and scientific research backing every claim rather than anecdotes and personal reflection.

About this book

Based on a Navy SEAL's graduation speech, this book presents ten principles Admiral William H. McRaven learned during Navy SEAL training. On May 17, 2014, McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin, drawing on lessons that helped him overcome challenges throughout his training, naval career, and life. The original speech gained significant online attention, accumulating over 10 million views. In this expanded work, McRaven recounts personal stories from his own experiences and encounters during his military service. The book offers practical advice, simple wisdom, and encouragement intended to help readers achieve more, including during difficult periods.

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Currently #290 in the Kindle store — a top-1,000 bestseller.

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Currently 4.7★ from 50,478 reviews

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