u003cbu003eBased on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech, this #1 u003ciu003eNew York Timesu003c/iu003e bestseller of powerful life lessons "should be read by every leader in America" (u003ciu003eWall Street Journalu003c/iu003e).u003c/bu003eu003ciu003eu003cbru003eIf you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.u003c/iu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003ciu003eu003c/iu003eOn 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.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eAdmiral 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 u003ciu003emoreu003c/iu003e, even in life's darkest moments. u003cbru003e"Powerful." --USA Todayu003cbru003eu003cbru003e"Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault." --Washington Postu003cbru003eu003cbru003e"Superb, smart, and succinct." --Forbes