In SEAL training, one of the most painful punishments is being a sugar cookie. “If you want to change the world…get over being a sugar cookie and keep moving forward.” Nothing else matters, including your size, race, ethnicity, educational level, or social status. Your will to succeed depends on how much heart you have. However, he found out that the man was Tommy Norris, who was one of the most decorated and toughest SEALs ever. This sight clouded McRaven with judgment of feeling better, stronger, and more prepared for SEAL training than this man. While talking with someone about SEAL training, he saw a thin, quiet, reserved man looking at photos. Proving that determination and grit were always more important than talent.”Ī year before his training, William McRaven recounts visiting the basic SEAL training facility in Coronado. Proving that money didn’t make you better. Proving that the color of your skin wasn’t important. In Make Your Bed, William McRaven discussed that Navy “SEAL training was always about proving something. “If you want to change the world…measure a person by the size of their heart.” And always remember that your success depends on the help and guidance received from others along the way.Ĭhapter 3 – Only the Size of Your Heart Matters Thus, you build many strong relationships with friends, family, coworkers, mentors, etc. In life, you will deal with many obstacles and will need help to get over them. Throughout his career, William McRaven discusses the help received from those who had faith in him, saw his potential, and put their reputation on the line. His boss helps him keep his career by finding a way to sidestep the required medical readiness evaluation. Later, William McRaven shares his story of a horrible parachute accident, which leaves him hospitalized for months. Like training, combat is so challenging that no one can endure it alone. When someone often becomes sick or injured, the other teammates take on a greater share of the task. The trainees have to work together to carry their raft on land or paddle it in the water to their destination. “If you want to change the world…find someone to help you paddle.”ĭuring SEAL training, the sailors are divided into boat crews of seven. And when you return to the made bed, you will be reminded of the importance of this small task. By the end of the day, you will have accomplished many tasks. It shows you that the small wins matter and will encourage you to endure the work that you have ahead of you throughout the day. When you make your bed first thing correctly, you eat that frog and start your day off right with a small task completed. Throughout his Naval career, William McRaven could count on making his bed consistently every day. Making the bed right was important as this habit showed discipline and attention to detail. It was not an opportunity for praise but was expected by the training instructors. “If you want to change the world…start off by making your bed.”Įvery day during basic SEAL training, William McRaven would wake up and make his bed properly. Download the PDF Book Summary for Make Your Bed Chapter 1 – Start Your Day with a Task Completed Each chapter of Make Your Bed provides more context and stories for each lesson from the original speech. These lessons helped Admiral William McRaven overcome SEAL training and found that they applied to overcome life’s challenges.
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