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If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.
On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better.
Admiral McRaven's original speech went viral with over 10 million views. Building on the core tenets laid out in his speech, McRaven now recounts tales from his own life and from those of people he encountered during his military service who dealt with hardship and made tough decisions with determination, compassion, honor, and courage. Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more, even in life's darkest moments.
"Powerful." —USA Today
"Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault." —Washington Post
"Superb, smart, and succinct." —Forbes
Kindle Book
- ISBN: 9781478920380
- Release date: April 4, 2017
OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781455570232
- File size: 859 KB
- Release date: April 4, 2017
EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781455570232
- File size: 865 KB
- Release date: April 4, 2017
Formats
Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook
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Languages
English
Levels
ATOS Level:7
Interest Level:9-12(UG)
Text Difficulty:5
If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.
On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better.
Admiral McRaven's original speech went viral with over 10 million views. Building on the core tenets laid out in his speech, McRaven now recounts tales from his own life and from those of people he encountered during his military service who dealt with hardship and made tough decisions with determination, compassion, honor, and courage. Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more, even in life's darkest moments.
"Powerful." —USA Today
"Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault." —Washington Post
"Superb, smart, and succinct." —Forbes
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Details
Publisher:
Grand Central Publishing
Kindle Book
ISBN: 9781478920380
Release date: April 4, 2017
OverDrive Read
ISBN: 9781455570232
File size: 859 KB
Release date: April 4, 2017
EPUB ebook
ISBN: 9781455570232
File size: 865 KB
Release date: April 4, 2017
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Creators
- Admiral William H. McRaven - Author
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Formats
Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook
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Languages
English
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Levels
ATOS Level: 7
Interest Level: 9-12(UG)
Text Difficulty: 5
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