Make your bed

À propos

'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.


  • Auteur(s)

    William h. Mcraven

  • Éditeur

    Michael Joseph

  • Distributeur

    Side

  • Date de parution

    03/06/2017

  • EAN

    9780718188863

  • Disponibilité

    Épuisé

  • Longueur

    18.4 cm

  • Largeur

    13.8 cm

  • Épaisseur

    1.7 cm

  • Poids

    195 g

  • Support principal

    Grand format

William H. Mcraven

  • Pays : Royaume Uni
  • Langue : Anglais

Né à Newcastle en 1968, M. W. Craven est l'auteur de cinq titres mettant en scène Washington Poe. Le premier de la série, Le Cercle de pierres, traduit dans 22 pays, s'est vendu à plus de 275 000 exemplaires au Royaume-Uni. Il a reçu en 2019 le prestigieux Gold Dagger, décerné par la Crime Writers' Association.

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