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Make Your Bed

Small things that can change your life...and maybe the world

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Make Your Bed

By: William H. McRaven
Narrated by: 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 No. 1 New York Times BESTSELLER ***

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 you 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 readers to achieve more even in life's darkest moments.


'Superb, smart, succinct' Forbes

'A book to inspire your children and grandchildren to become everything they can' The Wall Street Journal

Aging & Longevity Career Success Motivation & Self-Improvement Personal Development Personal Success Inspiring Heartfelt Military Leadership

Critic Reviews

This is ideal for anyone - learn from his basic lessons and change yourself - and the world, for the better
A book to inspire your children and grandchildren to become everything that they can.
Superb, smart and succinct
All stars
Most relevant
Life changing perspective at its simplest. it's pearls of wisdom are straight to the point and easy to remember and apply.

Awesome audio

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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

Inspiring story of how to live a meaningful life

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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.

I just loved reading this book

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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.

Uplifting and easy to follow

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

Great advice from a great man

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