Summary of Make Your Bed

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Make Your Bed begins with one simple yet powerful truth: if you want to change the world, start by making your bed. That was the opening line of Admiral William H. McRaven’s now-famous commencement address to the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on May 17, 2014. Drawing from the school’s motto, “What starts here changes the world,” McRaven shared ten life lessons he had learned during Navy SEAL training—principles that carried him through some of the toughest challenges of his military career and that, he argued, could help anyone face the obstacles of everyday life. The speech struck a chord, quickly going viral with more than 10 million views, because the message was universal: greatness begins with small, consistent actions. In Make Your Bed, McRaven expands on those lessons, blending personal stories from his Navy career with inspiring examples of resilience, courage, and compassion from others he encountered along the way. From the value of discipline and persistence to the importance of teamwork and integrity, each chapter offers practical wisdom on how to tackle hardship and push forward even in the darkest of times.