Top 9 Quotes by William H. McRaven

If you make your bed every morning you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another. . . . And, if by

If you make your bed every morning you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another. . . . And, if by chance you have a miserable day, you will come home to a bed that is made - that you made - and a made bed gives you encouragement that tomorrow will be better.

William H. McRaven

Graduation, Encouragement, Morning

Remarks by Naval Adm. William H. McRaven at the University-wide Commencement at The University of Texas at Austin, news.utexas.edu. May 16, 2014.

If you can't do the little things right, you will never do the big things right.

William H. McRaven

Motivational, Military, Littles

"Adm. McRaven Urges Graduates to Find Courage to Change the World". Remarks by Naval Adm. William H. McRaven, ninth commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, at the University-wide Commencement at The University of Texas at Austin, news.utexas.edu. May 16, 2014.

You cant change the world alone - you will need some help - and to truly get from your starting point to your destination takes friends, colleagues, the good will of strangers and a strong coxswain to guide them.

William H. McRaven

Strong, Needs, World

If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.

William H. McRaven

Bed, World, Want

William H. McRaven (2017). “Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World”, p.71, Hachette UK

Following is one of the most underrated aspects of leadership.... I have seen many a good [military unit] underachieve, because someone...thought the commander was incompetent, and quietly worked to undermine his authority.

William H. McRaven

Military, Authority, Aspect

If you want to change the world, find someone to help you paddle.

William H. McRaven

Military, World, Want

William H. McRaven's Commencement Address at the University of Texas at Austin, news.utexas.edu. May 16, 2014.

I think the best way to get a good night sleep is to work hard throughout the day. If you work hard and, of course, work out.

William H. McRaven

Good Night, Goodnight, Hard Work

"The Man Who Led the Bin Laden Mission Teaches You How to Make Your Bed" by John Hendrickson, www.esquire.com. May 22, 2014.

But if you want to change the world, don't be afraid of the circuses.

William H. McRaven

Military, World, Want

William H. McRaven's Commencement Address at the University of Texas at Austin, news.utexas.edu. May 16, 2014.

And if by chance you have a miserable day, you will come home to a bed that is made—that you made—and a made bed gives you encouragement that tomorrow will be better.

William H. McRaven

Encouragement, Home, Giving

William H. McRaven (2017). “Make Your Bed: Small things that can change your life... and maybe the world”, p.74, Penguin UK