William H. McRaven Quotes

Following is one of the most underrated aspects of leadership.... I have seen many a good [military unit] underachieve, because someone...thought the commander was incompetent, and quietly worked to undermine his authority.

William H. McRaven

• Military
• Authority
• Aspect

But if you want to change the world, don't be afraid of the circuses.

William H. McRaven

• World
• Want
• Military

If you want to change the world, find someone to help you paddle.

William H. McRaven

• World
• Military
• Helping

And if by chance you have a miserable day, you will come home to a bed that is made—that you made—and a made bed gives you encouragement that tomorrow will be better.

William H. McRaven

• Home
• Giving
• Chance

If you make your bed every morning you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another. . . . And, if by chance you have a miserable day, you will come home to a bed that is made - that you made - and a made bed gives you encouragement that tomorrow will be better.

William H. McRaven

• Home
• Morning
• Pride

If you can't do the little things right, you will never do the big things right.

William H. McRaven

• Military
• Motivational
• Admiral

You cant 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.

William H. McRaven

• World
• Strong
• Helping

If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.

William H. McRaven

• World
• Want
• Bed

I think the best way to get a good night sleep is to work hard throughout the day. If you work hard and, of course, work out.

William H. McRaven

• Thinking
• Sleep
• Goodnight