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Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World Audiobook, by William H. McRaven Play Audiobook Sample

Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World Audiobook

Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World Audiobook, by William H. McRaven Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: William H. McRaven Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: April 2017 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781478968177

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

13

Longest Chapter Length:

18:57 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

02:02 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

08:42 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

7

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Publisher Description

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

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"Full value in a short, clear, and packed audio book! The value of each chapter is like a 30 years of experience condensed into a capsule of wisdom. These words of wisdom coming from this respected man, with such a caliber, makes this book like a pocket book that we should take with us every day and read several times during the day."

— Hussein (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Exquisitely simple…Superb, smart, and succinct.”

    — Forbes
  • “McRaven…has taken the genesis of what he learned during SEAL training and his nearly four decades in Navy Special Operations into a thin, powerful book.”

    — USA Today
  • “Should be read by every leader in America…a book to inspire your children and grandchildren to become everything that they can.”

    — Wall Street Journal
  • “Full of captivating personal anecdotes…He devotes the ten-chapter book to lessons about moving beyond failure, standing up to bullies, and giving others hope.”

    — Washington Post
  • Should be read by every leader in America... [MAKE YOUR BED] is a book to inspire your children and grandchildren to become everything that they can. It is a book to discuss with your executive leadership team as a spur to meeting shared goals. Most of all, it is a book that will leave you with tears in your eyes.

    — Wall Street Journal
  • Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault...McRaven's lessons, like his commencement speech, extend far beyond his bed-making. He devotes the 10-chapter book to lessons about moving beyond failure, standing up to bullies and giving others hope.

    — Washington Post
  • McRaven...has taken the genesis of what he learned during SEAL training and his nearly four decades in Navy Special Operations into a thin, powerful book.

    — USA Today
  • Exquisitely simple...superb, smart, and succinct ideas.

    — Forbes

Awards

  • USA Today bestseller
  • A #1 Audible.com bestseller
  • A New York Times bestseller in Advice, How-To, and Miscellaneous

Make Your Bed Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.875 out of 54.875 out of 54.875 out of 54.875 out of 54.875 out of 5 (4.88)
5 Stars: 7
4 Stars: 1
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Narration: 4.75 out of 54.75 out of 54.75 out of 54.75 out of 54.75 out of 5 (4.75)
5 Stars: 6
4 Stars: 2
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Story: 4.625 out of 54.625 out of 54.625 out of 54.625 out of 54.625 out of 5 (4.62)
5 Stars: 6
4 Stars: 1
3 Stars: 1
2 Stars: 0
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I have heard Mr. McRaven in person and just couldn't wait to get his book and listen to it. Every high school senior and college student should have to read this book or listen before graduating . "

    — CPO61, 2/17/2024
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — will de Fegely, 12/4/2023
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Awesome quick read and very motivational. Highly recommend! "

    — BRS, 11/7/2021
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Perfect short motivational and inspirational audio book. "

    — BRSVA, 11/3/2021
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — Sankar Os, 8/31/2021
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent—a must listen to book! It's very uplifting and encouraging. I listen to this book every couple of months and each time, I find myself standing straighter and whining less because as the Admiral says, some days you're the sugar cookie, and sometimes it only takes one voice in the dark. "

    — Carol, 7/24/2018
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Story Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    — Mickey Rachal, 5/5/2018
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very enjoyable audiobook. The length was long enough for a good workout at the gym while listening. The content was informative and useful. It was actually mesmerizing at times. A must read. "

    — Sinata, 3/26/2018

About William H. McRaven

Admiral William H. McRaven (USN, Ret.) is the New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed and Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations. In his thirty-seven years as a Navy SEAL, he commanded at every level. As a four-star admiral, his final assignment was as commander of all US Special Operations Forces. After retiring from the US Navy, he served as the chancellor of the University of Texas system from 2015 to 2018.