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Make Your Bed

By: Admiral William H. McRaven
Narrated by: Admiral William H. McRaven
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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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Awesome audio

Life changing perspective at its simplest. it's pearls of wisdom are straight to the point and easy to remember and apply.

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Inspiring story of how to live a meaningful life

Unbelievable story of courage and experience. Each chapter left you pausing to check in on your own life and how you can be a better human. Thankyou Admiral William H. McRaven

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I just loved reading this book

I thoroughly enjoyed listening this Audiobook. It is absolutely fantastic and amazing to know lots of things in a short book. Must read and listening for everyone.

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Title says it all

Nice quick motivational book with a small insight into the seals and the vigorous training they have to complete to succeed.

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Uplifting and easy to follow

I liked it because it was easy to understand with practical commonsense advice to be a better person therefore helping to make the whole of humankind mentally stronger, compassionate and kinder to one another.

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Great advice from a great man

Thank you for sharing Admiral. Great words of wisdom and well narrated. Simple and effective. No fluff, no BA, just great advice.

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Great!

Great listen. Good guide on personal mindset no matter what situation you find yourself in.

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The ideal dad

Listen to it when I need some fatherly advice. It helped me be a good person during tough times and literally pushed me to make my bed everyday!

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really good

It was very inspiring. Althought the last 20 mins is very repetitive, but still very good.

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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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