By Admiral William H. McRaven
I highly recommend this 45 minute read to everyone. This book offers inspiration for everyone to live with purpose, be a better parent and spouse, live life with no regrets and respond to failure. Although he has faced many hardships and challenges, he tells his story with humility and optimism.
Admiral William H. McRaven served in the Navy for 37 years. He joined the Navy SEALs in 1978. I highly encourage you to read about his accomplishments. You can quickly do this here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_H._McRaven.
You will be challenged to implement the 10 principles he reveals in the book in your day-to-day life. He describes these principles using practical advice and personal stories from his time as a Navy SEAL. Those who have served our country have incredibly inspirational stories that change and challenge our perspective of life.
McRaven says, “If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.” It sounds simple, doesn’t it? Pull the covers up, straighten the sheets, place the pillows. But, what if you did this everyday for years? Many wonderful habits can be created by starting your day off with an accomplishment.
His book was written after his commencement speech, on May 17, 2014, went viral. During this speech he shared these 10 principles with the graduating class of the University of Texas. The University’s slogan is “What starts here changes the world”. Admiral McRaven used this slogan to share how these principles helped him overcome challenges during training, his career, and throughout his life. He simply explains how everyone can use these basic principles to change themselves, and the world, for the better.