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Make Your Bed
- Small things that can change your life...and maybe the world
- Narrated by: Admiral William H. McRaven
- Length: 1 hr and 43 mins
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Summary
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.
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"A book to inspire your children and grandchildren to become everything they can." ( The Wall Street Journal)
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- 27-03-21
Inspiring and Motivational
Very easy to listen to. Enjoyed every moment of this book and will likely listen again and again!
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- Rachael
- 18-05-20
Incredible book
One of the best books I've read in ages. Would highly recommend. Particularly to my generation (18-30s) who complain about everything and think they're life is just sooooo hard. If only everyone had this guys mindset; the world would 100% be a better place.
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- A P Stear
- 28-01-22
Amazing story.
A great message that's applicable to all. Just the right length and great that it's read by the man himself. Make your bed!
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- Emma
- 10-04-19
Loved it
Worth a listen, makes you think about your own life and how you can change it or make it better.
It's opened my eyes to events going on in my life and how I can make it better.
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- JB
- 15-12-21
He has a cool voice
Admiral McRaven (retd) takes you on what I would describe as a journey. He shows you how you find courage within yourself and the stories are both moving and eye opening. Ever since I heard this mans speech I have made my bed every morning and taken more pride in my daily life, sometimes it only takes a few words to help change your world.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-12-22
Brilliant and focussed
This book contains what many have tried in lengthier tomes. Don’t be fooled by its brevity. It is straight to the point and relevant. Brilliantly read.
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- Kurisu
- 25-12-22
Pretty decent
Pretty decent story, I enjoyed it. Has a good message of overcoming adversity and standing up for what you believe you can achieve.
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- My Cat Stary
- 06-12-22
Make your bed
I always make my bed. Post Covid, lockdowns etc had become a snowflake however. Thanks for the leg up.
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- MIss Elizabeth Parry-Evans
- 15-08-24
Overwhelming take always at the end
A great book, short & to the point, well read with great take sways at the end. Having served in the British Army I have some of this mindset but it’s always good to be reminded of more. I shall try to live my life by these take always going forward.
Thank you Sir
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- Steve V
- 07-08-17
A guide for life
Would you consider the audio edition of Make Your Bed to be better than the print version?
Any book narrated by the author will have an extra "something" compared to the printed version and this book is no different.
What did you like best about this story?
The short chapters make this an easy book to "dip into".
What about Admiral William H. McRaven’s performance did you like?
The Admiral isn't a trained actor or performer but this adds to the authenticity and enhances his genuine respect for those who have guided and influenced his life.
Any additional comments?
I would like to think one day the Admiral will write a more extensive autobiography and share an insider's view of the World we now live in and it's recent history.
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