“If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.”
William H. McRaven Quotes
Retired U.S. Navy admiral and former Navy SEAL, chancellor of the University of Texas System, and author of 'Make Your Bed' (2017).
“If you make your bed every morning, you will have accomplished the first task of the day.”
“Making your bed will also reinforce the fact that the little things in life matter.”
“If you can’t do the little things right, you’ll never be able to do the big things right.”
“Every paddle must be synchronized to the stroke count of the coxswain.”
“For the boat to make it to its destination, everyone must paddle.”
“You can’t change the world alone — you will need some help.”
“You always know what's right, but sometimes it's just very hard to do it.”
“You will only fail as a leader when you think that today is going to be easier than yesterday.”
“This sense of initiative separates the great leaders from the mediocre ones.”
“Good leaders understand that organizations are going to have challenges.”
“A good leader always puts the welfare of others before himself or herself.”
“As Americans, we should be frightened — deeply afraid for the future of the nation.”
“As a leader you can't have a bad day. You must never look beaten, no matter the circumstance.”