10 Lessons from a Navy Seal to Change the World
This commencement speech made by Naval Admiral William H. McRaven, ninth commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, at the University of Texas 2014 Commencement Address, is perhaps one of the greatest commencement speeches ever.
Definitely worth the listen. Let me know what you think.
Below are the key take away’s from his epic speech.
10 Lessons from a Navy Seal to Change the World
1.If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.
2. If you want to change the world, find someone to help you paddle.
3.If you want to change the world, measure a person by the size of their heart, not the size of their flippers.
4.If you want to change the world get over being a sugar cookie and keep moving forward.
5.If you want to change the world, don’t be afraid of the circuses.
6.If you want to change the world sometimes you have to slide down the obstacle head first.
7.If you want to change the world, don’t back down from the sharks.
8.If you want to change the world, you must be your very best in the darkest moment.
9.If you want to change the world, start singing when you’re up to your neck in mud.
10.If you want to change the world don’t ever, ever ring the bell.
Powerful words, from an amazing man!
Admiral McRaven went on to release the speech in a book entitled, Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…And Maybe the World, which I highly recommend the read.
You can get it here http://amzn.to/2vsE7OW
Did you make your bed today!?
Much love,
RH
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