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Make Your Bed

14 minWilliam H. McRaven

What's it about

Ready to build unstoppable discipline and transform your life? Learn the surprisingly simple secret from a Navy SEAL commander that starts the moment you wake up. This one small habit can unlock the power to achieve anything you set your mind to. Based on Admiral William H. McRaven's legendary commencement speech, this summary distills ten powerful principles from his Navy SEAL training. You'll learn why you need a team to paddle through life, how to embrace failure as a stepping stone, and why you should never, ever quit.

Meet the author

William H. McRaven is a retired four-star admiral who, as Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, organized and oversaw the mission that killed Osama bin Laden. His insights are forged from a 37-year career as a Navy SEAL, where he learned that small, daily disciplines are the foundation for tackling life's greatest challenges. This book shares ten powerful principles from his training that can empower anyone to overcome adversity, achieve their goals, and change the world for the better.

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What's it about

Ready to build unstoppable discipline and transform your life? Learn the surprisingly simple secret from a Navy SEAL commander that starts the moment you wake up. This one small habit can unlock the power to achieve anything you set your mind to. Based on Admiral William H. McRaven's legendary commencement speech, this summary distills ten powerful principles from his Navy SEAL training. You'll learn why you need a team to paddle through life, how to embrace failure as a stepping stone, and why you should never, ever quit.

Meet the author

William H. McRaven is a retired four-star admiral who, as Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, organized and oversaw the mission that killed Osama bin Laden. His insights are forged from a 37-year career as a Navy SEAL, where he learned that small, daily disciplines are the foundation for tackling life's greatest challenges. This book shares ten powerful principles from his training that can empower anyone to overcome adversity, achieve their goals, and change the world for the better.

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