Make Your Bed: Small things that can change your life...and maybe the world Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Admiral William H. McRaven (Author, Narrator), Penguin Books Ltd (Publisher)

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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.

Listening Length

1 hour and 43 minutes
Author

Admiral William H. McRaven
Narrator

Admiral William H. McRaven
Audible release date

15 June 2017
Language

English
Publisher

Penguin Books Ltd
ASIN

B071JG36RB
Version

Unabridged
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Listening Length	1 hour and 43 minutes
Author	Admiral William H. McRaven
Narrator	Admiral William H. McRaven
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com.au Release Date	15 June 2017
Publisher	Penguin Books Ltd
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B071JG36RB
Best Sellers Rank	498 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 4 in Ageing 5 in Aging & Longevity 28 in Self-Help for Happiness

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Victor

Simple but inspiring knowledge

Reviewed in Australia on 9 June 2019

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I bought this book on a whim worrying that because it was so short the content may be weak. However I found myself extremely wrong. I found this short simple book to be extremely effective extremely inspiring with the greatest knowledge for a man with great experience. I enjoyed this book immensely and plan to read it regularly to reinforce it's wisdom. Please don't confuse simple with basic. When I say simple I mean it's easy to understand but very profound very effective very knowledgeable.

7 people found this helpful

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Truth Devour

Short & Sucinct

Reviewed in Australia on 2 June 2019

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It’s an easy read that is jam packed full of insights and wisdom shared through practicing what is preached. Living the creed, earning the trident every day and why it’s important to do so.

I’m off to make my bed!

5 people found this helpful

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Stephen Merrett

Excellent

Reviewed in Australia on 7 February 2019

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I heard this speech late last year and was instantly captivated and motivated, the book is an extension of the speech with stories to put into context the elements of the speech. Very inspiring and highly recommend

3 people found this helpful

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J. R. Bennett

Calling this a book is a bit of stretch. ...

Reviewed in Australia on 9 July 2018

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Calling this a book is a bit of stretch. If you want to get the gist of what this guy is saying just watch his speech on YouTube. Much more inspirational and you don’t feel robbed for effectively buying the transcript to his speech

4 people found this helpful

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An another book

Reviewed in Australia on 30 March 2021

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I have found this book to be yet an another book about things already mentioned in many many other books. Of course the words twist game applied.

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tazman

Dig deep, be nice and don't give up

Reviewed in Australia on 5 July 2017

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Although there's nothing I don't agree with, It's disappointingly short and light on content.
To sum the book up in fewer words: Dig deep, be nice and don't give up.

11 people found this helpful

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Kate

Good motivational book

Reviewed in Australia on 7 October 2020

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My 17 and 11 year old son loved this book, especially the part about sugar cookie. It helped them to see that they can endure tasks or problems even if it’s hard and uncomfortable. Also, in order to succeed, it isn’t about the accolades or appreciation from others, but simply the joy and satisfaction of a job well done.

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Some of the best books are small.

Reviewed in Australia on 27 July 2020

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Short sharp and straight to the point. No extra verbiage to explain what is important in life. A great read that should be on everyone’s reading list.

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If you've seen the YouTube video, you'll get nothing ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 August 2017

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If you've seen the YouTube video, you'll get nothing extra from this book beyond an extra anecdote or two about some people he's met along the way that emphasise the point.

71 people found this helpful

Cori Scanlan

Order a dozen for gifts. Wonderful book based on iconic speech

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 January 2018

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We ordered a dozen + of these to give as gifts to friends. A wonderful book to give as a gift for graduation, new career, retirement - or just as encouragement for anyone. This book is based on the iconic speech Admiral McRaven gave at the University of Texas - Austin Commencement Address in 2014. If you haven't seen the Youtube video of the speech you need to watch and listen to it.
One of the all time best speeches ever given. Do as we did and order a dozen or more and keep them tucked away for those occasions when you need a perfect gift for someone. You won't be sorry.

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Better than the video!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 January 2019

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The first thing I saw was the 'making your bed' section on a YouTube video. Then I found out there was a whole speach. So now the good Admiral has expanded each of his 10 points and written them down for us and, to make it better, I've got him reading it to me as well. The points are simple, as the best truth is, but it's an iceberg with much more underneath. Your time could be spent on much worse.

29 people found this helpful

PictoPirate

A Great Short Read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2021

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Make Your Bed: Small things that can change your life... and maybe the world is a short book but one that is engaging and packed with good advice. The author gives his ten top tips for overcoming challenges and being the best you that you can be.

These self-help type books usually fall into the trap of coming across as preachy and holier than thou or being completely impractical for most people (I'm looking at you The 4-Hour Workweek). This book bucks that trend by being simple, practical and useful for almost everyone.

Another downfall of these kinds of books that the author neatly swerves is feeling like they have to make the book a certain length. I've read lots of books that could, and should, have been half the length, but the author felt the need to keep adding extraneous fluff to make the book long enough. McRaven has ten pieces of advice, and each one has a couple of short anecdotes to illustrate it and then it is done. It never outstays it's welcome which makes the advice that much more powerful.

So, overall a great book with some excellent advice that is simple but worth repeating. A book that we should give to everyone when they leave school, in my opinion.

11 people found this helpful

Patrick C

Relevant to anyone from anywhere

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 December 2017

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There's a YouTube video where the Admiral gave his speech to the university of Texas graduates. The book mirrors those same life lessons that specifically relate to the testing and lessons learned in Navy SEAL training. All lessons are relevant to anyone from anywhere doing anything in their daily lives. Simple, short and suitable for young teens, male or female and adults alike. Not a self help book, more a common sense book with practical life lessons from the Admirals life experiences.

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