Make Your Bed

Make Your Bed

by Admiral William McRaven

Purpose

Summary

Small tasks, done correctly and consistently, compound into life-changing habits. Start with making your bed.

Key Insights

  • Making your bed gives you a small sense of pride
  • Small tasks done well lead to bigger accomplishments
  • Life is not fair - move forward anyway
  • Hope is powerful - never give up

Action Items

  • 1Make your bed immediately after waking up
  • 2Complete small tasks with excellence
  • 3Face your fears by taking the first step
  • 4Encourage someone struggling today

Core Theme

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

Discovery is the first stage. Now travel the path from understanding to transformation.