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How making your bed will improve your career

“If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.”, William H. McRaven

Admiral McRaven addressed the University of Texas class of 2014 with a compelling speech that outlines 10 life lessons, based on his Navy Seal training.

One of those lessons is about doing the small things right (like making your bed), so you have a chance of doing the big things right.

Check out his full address here, where you’ll find a bunch of other great advice to improve your career, and life in general.

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Published on Jul 21, 2018

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