I thought you might like something positive. This man has positive things to say. It’s worth the listen!
From IJ Review
McRaven drew from his training to tell the students the 10 ways they could change the world.
Here are just a few of them:
He started off by telling them to make their bed because:
“If you can’t do the little things right, you will never do the big things right.”
He described the importance of finding someone else to help you paddle:
“You can’t change the world alone—you will need some help— and to truly get from your starting point to your destination takes friends, colleagues, the good will of strangers and a strong coxswain to guide them.”
He let them know that SEALS do not check their privilege, saying:
“SEAL training was a great equalizer. Nothing mattered but your will to succeed. Not your color, not your ethnic background, not your education and not your social status.”
Admiral McRaven covered seven other areas, as well. One thing’s clear from his outstanding speech: It may have been one of hundreds of commencement addresses, but it also doubles as some incredible life advice for anyone.


Fantastic role model for young people. “Take care of the little things, and the big things will fall into place”. British Officer on Leadership. Always made my bed, roll up my poncho, or just got up out of the mud, and brushed off my uniform. These are life lessons and will serve you well.
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This is a great life lesson, i remember when it came out and just nodding my head during his address.
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If you take care of the little things, there are usually far fewer big things.
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