Based on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech this #1 New York Times bestseller of
powerful life lessons should be read by every leader in America (Wall Street Journal). 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
