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Make Your Bed

Make Your Bed

Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World

by Admiral William H. McRaven

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appears in Motivational, Mental Health, and Leadership.

Listening Length: 1 hour and 53 minutesIf 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 princ...

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appears in Motivational, Mental Health, and Leadership.

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Make Your Bed

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