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Mentioned in 16 episodes

Make Your Bed

Little Things That Can Change Your Life and Maybe the World

Book • 2017

Admiral William H McRaven

Based on his viral commencement speech at the University of Texas at Austin, Admiral William H. McRaven's book 'Make Your Bed' outlines ten life lessons learned during his Navy SEAL training.

These lessons, such as starting your day with a completed task, measuring a person by the size of their heart, and not backing down from challenges, are designed to inspire readers to build discipline, resilience, and a positive attitude.

The book uses personal anecdotes and stories from McRaven's military career to illustrate how these simple yet powerful principles can lead to a more meaningful and impactful life.

Mentioned by

Jordan Harbinger

Mark Pearson-Freeland

Mentioned in 16 episodes

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in the context of self-improvement.

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Mentioned by

Jocko Willink

as one of Admiral McRaven's books.

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Mentioned by

Mike Maughan

for his viral speech about making your bed.

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Mentioned by

Robert Glazer

, noting his son is reading it for school, which highlights the importance of keystone habits.

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Mentioned by

Jay Papasan

as an example of a keystone habit.

486. You’re Underestimating How Long It Takes to Form a Habit

Mentioned by

Robert Glazer

, relating it to the importance of Friday Forward as a keystone habit.

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Mentioned by

Seth Harp

as an author of children's books who's doing a book reading at his local bookstore in Austin.

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Mentioned by

Jason Redman

in relation to the concept of structure and progress.

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as the author of the book "Make Your Bed."

Ep. 183: Crazy or Deep?

Mentioned by

Lewis Howes

as a great book and speech.

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Mentioned by

Jocko Willink

as one of Admiral McRaven's books.

290: Sea Stories and Tales of Terror, with Admiral William McRaven

Recommended by

Connie Zack

for its simple yet powerful message about discipline and starting the day right.

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Mentioned by

Brian Johnson

as the source of today's wisdom.

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Mentioned by

Molly Fletcher

as one of Admiral McRaven's bestselling books.

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Mentioned by

Mark Pearson-Freeland

in relation to similarities between his work and

Mel Robbins

' "The 5 Second Rule."

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Mentioned by

Ryan Hawk

as a book written by Admiral William McRaven, focusing on inspiring others and planning.

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Recommended by

Ben Cossey

as a book with seven principles for life, emphasizing the importance of daily accomplishments.

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Mentioned by

Jordan Harbinger

as the author of the book.

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Mentioned by

Jake Humphrey

as a book about making your bed and starting your day right.

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