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Si tu veux changer ta vie... commence par faire ton lit
William h. Mcraven
- Dunod
- 11 Avril 2018
- 9782100779611
"Si vous voulez changer le monde, commencez par faire votre lit tous les matins".
William McRaven est l'amiral le plus connu (il a dirigé l'opération de capture de Ben Laden) et le plus décoré aujourd'hui aux Etats-Unis. Quand il s'est adressé aux étudiants de l'université du Texas en 2014, pour leur livrer les principes de vie qui lui ont permis de réussir sa carrière et de faire face à des situations très difficiles en tant que directeur des opérations spéciales, son discours a soulevé un incroyable enthousiasme et la vidéo a été vue plus de 10 millions de fois.
Dans cet ouvrage, William McRaven nous dévoile, à travers des situations qu'il a rencontrées, les dix règles de vie qui vont vous aider à surmonter les difficultés, à réussir là où vous êtes persuadé d'échouer, à changer votre vie... et peut-être le monde !
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'A book to inspire your children and grandchildren to become everything that they can' - The Wall Street Journal ' Superb, smart, and succinct' - Forbes THE INCREDIBLE No. 1 New York Times BESTSELLER ____________ If 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 principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better . . . · Begin each day with a simple task · Help one another you through life · Respect everyone · Know that your life won't be fair · That you will fail often · Take risks · Step-up when times are tough · Face-down the bullies · Lift-up the downtrodden · And never ever give up Do these things and we will live in a far better world than the one before it. Admiral McRaven's original speech went viral with over 10 million views. Building on the core tenets laid out in his speech, McRaven now recounts tales from his own life and from those of people he encountered during his military service who dealt with hardship and made tough decisions with determination, compassion, honour, and courage. ____________ Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple and universal wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more , even in life's darkest moments.
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If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.
Admiral William H. McRaven's now-famous call to action has taken the world by storm, inspiring millions with his humility and optimism, wit and candour to do and achieve more.
Now, readers can draw from the powerful lessons of Make Your Bed and incorporate them into their lives with this beautiful and practical daily journal. Featuring quotes, lessons and art from the original runaway bestseller, Make Your Bed: A Daily Journal is the perfect gift for those looking to document not only their day-to-day lives but all the little ways in which they can - and do - change the world. -
Ma vie dans les forces spéciales ; l'histoire de l'homme qui a capturé Saddam Hussein et Ben Laden
William h. Mcraven
- Dunod
- 9 Septembre 2020
- 9782100802821
Ancien commandant des Forces spéciales américaines, l'amiral McRaven est une des grandes figures de l'histoire militaire américaine, et de l'histoire récente tout court : c'est lui qui a supervisé la capture de Saddam Hussein ainsi que le raid pour tuer Ben Laden.
Dans ce livre, il raconte son parcours, depuis son enfance où il s'amusait à infiltrer des sites nucléaires jusqu'à ses dernières missions emblématiques (Saddam, Ben Laden), en passant par sa formation et ses années dans les commandos d'élite des Navy Seals, ou son passage à la Maison Blanche.
Mené tambour battant, rempli d'action et d'humour, le récit nous fait découvrir l'envers du décor de cette vie exceptionnelle, livrant au passage quelques leçons de vie et de leadership comme celles entrevues dans le premier best-seller de l'auteur «Fais ton lit».
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Les vrais héros ne portent pas de cape : révélez les qualités qui sommeillent en vous
William h. Mcraven
- Dunod
- 15 Septembre 2021
- 9782100825240
Enfant, William McRaven rêvait d'être Superman, de revêtir sa cape et de partir sauver le monde. En grandissant et en parcourant la planète lors de ses missions, il finit par croiser de vrais héros, mais aucun n'était doté de superpouvoirs. Si elles ne portaient pas de cape, ces simples personnes possédaient toutes des qualités qui leur donnaient le pouvoir d'aider les autres et d'agir au moment opportun.
Cette révélation lui inspira ce récit, à travers lequel McRaven partage ses rencontres avec ces héros ordinaires. Il décode pour nous les dix qualités - courage, humilité, sacrifice, intégrité, compassion, persévérance, devoir, espoir, humour, pardon - que nous pouvons activer pour révéler le super-héros qui sommeille en nous.
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SEA STORIES - MY LIFE IN SPECIAL OPERATIONS
William h. Mcraven
- Grand Central
- 22 Juin 2020
- 9781538729755
Admiral William H. McRaven is a part of American military history, having been involved in some of the most famous missions in recent memory, including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips, and the raid to kill Osama bin Laden.Sea Stories begins in 1960 at the American Officers' Club in France, where Allied officers and their wives gathered to have drinks and tell stories about their adventures during World War II -- the place where a young Bill McRaven learned the value of a good story. Sea Stories is an unforgettable look back on one man's incredible life, from childhood days sneaking into high-security military sites to a day job of hunting terrorists and rescuing hostages.Action-packed, inspiring, and full of thrilling stories from life in the special operations world, Sea Stories is a remarkable memoir from one of America's most accomplished leaders.
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MAKE YOUR BED - LITTLE THINGS THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE .. AND MAYBE THE WORLD
William h. Mcraven
- Grand Central
- 5 Avril 2017
- 9781455570249
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THE HERO CODE - LESSONS LEARNED FROM LIVES WELL LIVED
William h. Mcraven
- Grand Central
- 6 Avril 2021
- 9781538719961
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MAKE YOUR BED WITH SKIPPER THE SEAL
William h. Mcraven
- Little Brown Us
- 21 Septembre 2021
- 9780316592352
A seal becomes a Navy SEAL in this children's adaptation of the #1 New York Times bestselling Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven.
As Skipper the seal embarks on Navy SEAL training, he and his hardworking friends learn much more than how to pass a swimming test or how to dive off a ship. To be a great SEAL, you also have to take risks, deal with failure, and persevere through tough times-just as you do in life. (And always remember to make your bed!)
In this entertaining children's adaptation of his #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World, Admiral William H. McRaven shares the life lessons that made him who he is today, and encourages young readers to become their best selves.
