Summary of Make Your Bed

Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…And Maybe the World is a 2017 book written by Admiral William H. McRaven. The book is based on a commencement address McRaven gave in 2014 at the University of Texas. In the address, McRaven tells the audience that the small things that they do each day can have a significant impact on the world. The book expands on the commencement speech, featuring stories from McRaven's own military career, as well as stories from those he has encountered during his career. In the book, McRaven offers ten principles that can be used to make the world a better place. These principles include making your bed, taking on tough challenges, leading by example, and not taking yourself too seriously. Ultimately, the book is about making small changes to better your life and the world around you.