In the now famous speech that has been viewed over 4 million times on YouTube, McRaven gave University of Texas' graduating class advice on how to change the world.
His first tip: Make your bed.
McRaven explains the mantra, which later became the title of a #1 New York Times bestselling book, will help people start each day by accomplishing a task — then one more, and another. It also helps emphasize the importance of the "little things."
"And if by chance you have a miserable day, you will come home to a bed that is made — that you made," he said. "And a made bed gives you encouragement that tomorrow will be better."
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