University of Texas at Austin 2014 Commencement Address – Admiral William H. McRaven

The University of Texas’s motto, “What starts here changes the world,” inspired alumnus Admiral William H. McRaven to share 10 lessons he learned during arduous Navy SEAL training that laypeople and military personnel alike can harness to improve the world:

1. “Start off by making your bed” – The Navy SEAL recruits meticulously made their beds each morning. Such a small early triumph can propel you into a productive day.
2. “Find someone to help you paddle” – As they rowed through treacherous surf, the rookies relied on their comrades and soon learned that no one gets through life alone.
3. “Measure a person by the size of their heart...