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If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves - and the world - for the better.

Quando era um menino, William McRaven sonhava em ser um super-herói. Ansiava por vestir uma capa e usar seus superpoderes para salvar a terra da destruição. Na primeira vez que visitou a cidade de Nova York com o pai, ficava olhando para o alto, a espera de ver o Super-Homem ou o Batman no topo dos edifícios. O código do herói é uma homenagem do almirante William W. McRaven aos heróis reais e cotidianos que ele conheceu nos campos de batalha, nos hospitais, nas universidades, em todos os lugares por onde passou.

Admiral McRaven has met some truly extraordinary people throughout his career, from the men and women he had the privilege to serve with, to other heroes such as doctors, scientists, politicians and philanthropists. This book is a celebration of their character as well as an inspiring and practical guide to how we can all follow their lead, rise to the occasion and be our best selves. 

William McRaven est l'amiral le plus connu (il a dirigé l'opération de capture de Ben Laden) et le plus décoré aujourd'hui aux États-Unis. Quand il s'est adressé aux étudiants de l'université du Texas en 2014, pour leur livrer les principes de vie qui lui ont permis de réussir sa carrière et de faire face à des situations très difficiles en tant que directeur des opérations spéciales, son discours a soulevé un incroyable enthousiasme.

The incredible true story of former Navy SEAL Mike Day, who survived being shot 27 times while deployed in Iraq.

In this entertaining children's adaptation of his number one New York Times best seller, Admiral William H. McRaven shares life lessons from Navy SEAL training and encourages young listeners to become their best selves.

A single company of US paratroopers—calling themselves the "Chosen Few"—arrived in eastern Afghanistan in late 2007 hoping to win the hearts and minds of the remote mountain people and extend the Afghan government's reach into this wilderness. Instead, they spent the next fifteen months in a desperate struggle, living under almost continuous attack, forced into a slow and grinding withdrawal, and always outnumbered by Taliban fighters descending on them from all sides.

Admiral William H. McRaven is back with amazing stories of bravery and heroism from his career as a Navy SEAL and commander of America's Special Operations Forces.

¿Qué es lo que hace a un héroe? William H. McRaven, autor del bestseller "Tiende tu cama" y quien ha motivado a millones de personas a cambiar sus hábitos, ahora nos invita a adoptar las diez virtudes que nos convierten en héroes y heroínas de nuestra propia vida. La perseverancia de un médico rebelde que cambió la historia de la medicina moderna, el perdón de un padre que perdió a sus hijos durante un operativo liderado por McRaven y la esperanza del autor cuando enfermó de leucemia.

Tras el éxito de sus libros anteriores, que han vendido más de doscientos mil ejemplares en México, el almirante William H. McRaven regresa con asombrosas historias de valentía y heroísmo durante su carrera como Navy seal y comandante de las Operaciones Especiales de Estados Unidos. McRaven participó en algunas de las misiones más famosas de los últimos tiempos, incluida la captura de Sadam Huseín, el rescate del capitán Richard Phillips —del que se hizo una adaptación fílmica—, y la redada para eliminar a Osama bin Laden.

From the acclaimed number-one New York Times best-selling author of Make Your Bed - a short, inspirational book about the qualities of true everyday heroes.

'What starts here changes the world' was the university slogan that inspired William H. McRaven to take charge of the small things that could change his life...and even the world. Here McRaven shares the 10 life-changing principles he learned during his 37 years as a Navy SEAL. These 10 philosophies helped him to overcome challenges not only in his career but also throughout his life. What's more anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves, and the world, for the better....

"Se la mattina vi fate il letto, avrete portato a termine il primo compito della giornata. Questo vi darà una sensazione di orgoglio e vi incoraggerà a concluderne un altro, e poi un altro ancora. Farsi il letto, inoltre, rimarca la consapevolezza che nella vita le piccole cose contano. Se non sapete fare bene le piccole cose, non ne farete mai di grandi."

Dopo il suo primo libro, "Fatti il letto", l'ammiraglio William H. McRaven torna con storie eccezionali di coraggio ed eroismo vissute durante la sua carriera come Navy SEAL e comandante delle Operazioni Speciali. McRaven è stato coinvolto in alcune delle missioni più rischiose della memoria recente, tra cui la cattura di Saddam Hussein, il salvataggio del capitano Richard Phillips e l'incursione per uccidere Osama bin Laden.

The title “Bullfrog” is given to the Navy SEAL who has served the longest on active duty. Admiral McRaven was honored to receive this honor in 2011 when he took charge of the United States Special Operations Command. When McRaven retired in 2014, he had 37 years as a Navy SEAL under his belt, leading men and women at every level of the special operations community. During those four decades, Admiral McRaven dealt with every conceivable leadership challenge. The Wisdom of The Bullfrog draws on these and countless other experiences from Admiral McRaven’s incredible life.