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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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Great guide for anyone

This book solidified what I already applied in my life to be a better human and to inspire others to be better every day. Admiral MacRaven writes it in pure military sense and with great comparisons to the process of training for the SEAL.
Great book for younger generation that strive to be the best.

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Life changing

I absolutely loved this book! Not only were the stories real, but the narrating had me on the edge of my seat and it had me crying, laughing, and cheering along the way. Although I thoroughly enjoyed it I did find it somewhat confronting at the same time. When someone can relay stories of such unimaginable occurances of some incredible men to get across the morals that are very relevant in your life is crazy! I have learnt alot about myself through listening to this and have identified not only some of my strengths, but also how to deal with some of my weaknesses.
A very powerful story indeed, absolutely loved it.

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Best audio book of all time.

This audio book teaches you 10 simple but very effective ways of improving not only your life but the life's of those around you. Thank you very much Admiral McRaven

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Great simple strategies to change your life.

Start the day by making your bed. Sounds simple and it is so true. One properly completed task at the beginning of the day compounds into many tasks being completed that day. I tried it and it works.
The author narrates his works. The admiral is easy to listen to and tells of many of his personal experiences while training and being a Navy Seal throughout the book. It’s a brief book full of simple concepts you can put into practice daily to improve your life and accept and overcome the times when life is not fair. I enjoyed and recommend this audio book.

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Recommended quick and useful.

Practical, easy to implement ideas and an entertaining book.
The narrator is pleasent to listen to, and the book is short and succinct.

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change you life or the world

never ever give up, face down the bullies, make you bed. change your self or the world.

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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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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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great book!

this was an amazing book, such great life lessons and so applicable to every day life. this book has changed my outlook on life and encouraged me to try harder at everything I do.

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Solid, practical advice

I enjoyed this read. It was practical, positive and solid advice. It was interesting to glimpse into Navy Seal training. I did feel that it glorifies combat and the military however.

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