Make Your Bed

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"If you want to change the world, start by making your bed." - Admiral William H. McRaven, US Navy

In his 2014 commencment address at the University of Texas - Austin and in his book Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World, US Navy Admiral William H. McRaven shares 10 lessons:

1. Start your day with a completed task.
2. You can't go it alone.
3. Only the size of your heart matters.
4. Life's not fair—drive on!
5. Failure can make you stronger.
6. You must dare greatly.
7. Stand up to the bullies.
8. Rise to the occasion.
9. Give people hope.
10. Never, ever quit!

"If you want to change the world, measure a person by the size of their heart, not by the size of their flippers." - Admiral William H. McRaven

Listen to Admiral McRaven in his own words.

Wildland Fire Leadership Challenge - Digging a Little Deeper

• Read Admiral McRaven's book Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World.
• Watch the movie The Letters - drama that explores the life of Mother Teresa or Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom - Mandela's journey to becoming one of history's iconic leaders.