University of Texas at Austin 2014 Commencement Address - Admiral William H. McRaven
Texas Exes · ★ Dr. Daniels Hall of Fame
Why it's in the Hall of Fame: Make your bed. Small disciplines build big teams.
Why leaders watch it
McRaven's SEAL lessons: start small, work as a team, persist through setbacks and never quit.
Admiral William McRaven's 2014 University of Texas commencement address, built around lessons from Navy SEAL training. It famously opens with the case for making your bed every morning.
Takeaways
- Make your bed; small wins build discipline
- Persistence through adversity defines character
- Lift others and succeed as a team
Topics: Military & command leadership, Resilience & wellbeing
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