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Make Your Bed

By: Admiral William H. McRaven
Narrated by: Admiral William H. McRaven
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Publisher's Summary

Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Make Your Bed, written and read by William H. McRaven.

The incredible number one New York Times best seller.

Make your bed to change the world....

'What starts here changes the world' was the university slogan that inspired William H. McRaven to take charge of the small things that could change his life...and even the world. Here McRaven shares the 10 life-changing principles he learned during his 37 years as a Navy SEAL. These 10 philosophies helped him to overcome challenges not only in his career but also throughout his life. What's more anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves, and the world, for the better....

Begin each day with a simple task, help one another through life, respect everyone, know that your life won't be fair and that you will fail often, take risks, step up when times are tough, face down the bullies, lift up the downtrodden and never, ever give up.

Do these things, and we will live in a far better world than the one before it....

Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple and universal wisdom, practical advice and words of encouragement that will inspire listeners to achieve more even in life's darkest moments.

©2017 William H. McRaven (P)2017 Penguin Audio

Critic Reviews

"Superb, smart, succinct." ( Forbes)
"A book to inspire your children and grandchildren to become everything they can." ( The Wall Street Journal)

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great book

Simple, effective and to the point. easy book to take in . great to listen to for a short book

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An inspiration following a simple philosophy

I had heard Admiral McRaven's speech at UT on the web a number of years ago and more recently he appeared on a Jocko podcast. As a result I had to read his published works but when I found out that he narrated his own books, I felt the need to listen and read.

This book is inspiring and provided some chilling moments, I did tear up.

I thoroughly enjoyed Make you bed and recommend it to anyone wanting to grow and mature successfully.

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Inspirational

Great listen. Very motivating story. Should be a high school read for all students. These lessons will be valuable in all areas of life.

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awesome

loved it from start to finish its a must read for sure
just do it

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Loved this book!!

Such a great read and very inspiring. I really loved this book! I also enjoyed hearing the actual speech at the end.

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Great listen/Read.

Straight to the point, short and sweet but effective. Teenagers should listen to this. The author reads this well.

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Great book, straight to the point

Great book, straight to the point with very points made through out. Worth the read.

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Thank you

if there is ever going to be a time where you have one book to choose from to guide you, let it be this one.

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Great Book

I loved reading and listening this book! Valuable lessons and definitely recommend it to everyone! East to follow along as the author moves through the book.

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Sound life lessons

Great little pick up, motivation filled experience/interesting stories and ideas to transfer into your life.

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