Book Notes #105: Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven

Title: Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life… And Maybe the World
Author: Admiral William H. McRaven
Year: 2017
Pages: 144

Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven is like a friend giving you solid life advice. The main idea is simple: start your day and make your bed. It sounds small, but the author, a tough Navy SEAL, explains how this tiny task sets a positive tone for the whole day.

He shares stories from his military life to show that discipline and teamwork are key to success. Make Your Bed teaches us important stuff easily.

First, it says life can be tough, but making your bed helps you handle problems better.

Second, it talks a lot about working together.

McRaven shows that we’re stronger when we help each other.

In a nutshell, Make Your Bed is a friendly guide to a better life. It tells us that small actions, like making your bed, can lead to big success.

Make Your Bed is full of stories and simple lessons that anyone, from any background, can understand and use in their own life.

As a result, I gave this book a rating of 8.5/10.

For me, a book with a note 10 is one I consider reading again every year. Among the books I rank with 10, for example, are How to Win Friends and Influence People and Factfulness.

3 Reasons to Read Make Your Bed

Book Overview

Make Your Bed is a concise and impactful guide that distils essential life lessons from the author’s experiences as a Navy SEAL.

At its core, the book Make Your Bed emphasizes the transformative power of mundane tasks, with the act of making one’s bed serving as a metaphor for instilling discipline and setting the tone for success. 

McRaven’s straightforward writing style and relatable anecdotes create a compelling narrative accessible to readers of all backgrounds, making the book a valuable resource for personal development.

Make Your Bed unfolds through a series of ten life lessons derived from McRaven’s military career.

These lessons extend beyond the confines of military life, offering practical insights for individuals seeking to navigate the challenges of everyday existence. 

One of the central themes from Make Your Bed is the idea that small, disciplined actions can lead to significant personal and professional achievements.

By starting the day with the accomplishment of making one’s bed, individuals develop a mindset of discipline that ripples through other aspects of their lives.

Drawing on examples from SEAL training and missions, Make Your Bed illustrates how working together, acknowledging each other’s strengths, and supporting one another are crucial components of achieving success in any endeavour. 

The book’s anecdotes provide real-world examples of the power of collective effort, making it relevant not only for military enthusiasts but for anyone aspiring to create positive change in their lives.

Make Your Bed also explores the concept of resilience in the face of adversity.

McRaven encourages readers to confront their fears head-on, highlighting the idea that overcoming challenges, no matter how small, contributes to building mental fortitude.

This emphasis on resilience ties into the broader theme of adaptability – a quality essential for navigating life’s uncertainties. 

The author’s experiences as a Navy SEAL underscore the importance of being flexible and responsive to unexpected situations, urging readers to cultivate a mindset that embraces change.

Chapter by Chapter

Chapter 1 – Start Your Day with a Task Completed

The author begins by sharing a simple but powerful lesson from Navy SEAL training: making your bed every morning. It may seem like a trivial task, but in the strict world of SEAL training, even this small action had to be done with precision.

The bed had to be perfectly made, with tight hospital corners and a pillow positioned just right. If it wasn’t up to standard, punishment followed—a trip to the ocean and a roll in the sand, turning the trainee into a “sugar cookie.”

So, why does this matter? McRaven explains that making his bed was the first task of the day, and doing it correctly gave him a sense of accomplishment. It reinforced discipline, attention to detail, and the importance of small wins.

No matter how grueling the rest of the day was—with long runs, obstacle courses, and intense inspections—he had started it with a success. And at the end of the day, no matter how tough things got, he always returned to a neatly made bed, a small reminder that he had done something right.

He shares personal experiences from his Navy career that reinforced this lesson. Whether aboard a submarine or recovering from a parachute accident, making his bed was a symbol of resilience and moving forward.

He even noticed a difference between people who embraced discipline and those who didn’t—like Saddam Hussein, whom he observed leaving his bed in disarray while being held in confinement.

The message is clear: starting your day with a small accomplishment sets the tone for everything that follows. It builds momentum, creates order in chaos, and reminds us that small actions lead to bigger achievements. Even in life’s most difficult moments, finding stability in something as simple as making your bed can help you push forward.

The takeaway? If you want to change your life—or even the world—start by making your bed.

Chapter 2 – You Can’t Go It Alone

If you want to succeed in life, you need a team. This chapter from Make Your Bed revolves around one of the most important lessons McRaven learned in SEAL training: nobody makes it alone.

During his training, recruits were constantly required to carry a 10-foot rubber boat everywhere. Whether they were running, paddling, or crossing the beach, the boat was always on their heads or in their hands.

It was a lesson in teamwork—because when one person was struggling, the rest had to pick up the slack. If one member was sick, exhausted, or injured, the others had to paddle harder. And when the time came, the struggling member would return the favor.

This lesson extended far beyond training. Later in McRaven’s career, when he was leading SEAL operations, he learned firsthand that the strongest leaders rely on others for support.

One powerful story he shares is about his own near-fatal parachute accident. During a routine jump, he collided with another jumper mid-air, which led to a catastrophic landing. The impact tore his pelvis apart, leaving him unable to walk. At that moment, his military career seemed over.

But his recovery wasn’t just about physical therapy—it was about the people who refused to let him quit. His wife, Georgeann, was his biggest support system, refusing to let him wallow in self-pity.

His friends visited, his boss found a way around Navy regulations that might have forced him out, and his colleagues stepped up in countless ways. Without their help, he wouldn’t have made it back.

Throughout his life, McRaven realized that success is never a solo journey. Even the toughest, most independent warriors need someone by their side. Whether in training, on the battlefield, or in everyday life, we all need people who will carry us when we’re struggling and push us forward when we lose hope.

The takeaway? Find your crew. Build a strong support system. And never, ever think you can do it all alone.

Chapter 3 – Only the Size of Your Heart Matters

In SEAL training, physical toughness is important, but heart and determination matter more than size or strength. McRaven shares a story about a young Navy recruit, much smaller than his classmates, who was constantly underestimated.

During an intense swimming drill, a towering SEAL instructor mocked the recruit, questioning whether someone his size had any chance of making it through training.

The recruit didn’t argue or get discouraged—he simply responded, “I won’t quit.” And he didn’t. That day, he finished near the top of the class, proving that raw determination could outshine physical limitations.

This lesson from Make Your Bed was something McRaven had to learn himself. As a young ROTC midshipman, he visited the SEAL training facility in Coronado, California, eager to start his own journey. Walking through the hallways, he saw photos of legendary SEALs—tough, fearless men who had fought in Vietnam.

He also spotted a civilian standing nearby, a frail, quiet man with long, unkempt hair. McRaven immediately assumed he was an outsider, someone who could never make it through the brutal training.

But then, he was introduced to the man: Tom Norris, a Medal of Honor recipient and one of the most legendary SEALs of all time. Norris had been in Vietnam, completing impossible missions, rescuing downed pilots behind enemy lines, and surviving a gunshot wound to the face.

He was one of the toughest warriors the SEALs had ever produced, and yet, early in his training, people doubted him too. In 1969, instructors almost kicked Norris out for being too small, too weak. But he proved them wrong.

McRaven realized that it’s not about how big you are, but how big your heart is. Strength, speed, and endurance matter, but grit, resilience, and the refusal to quit are what separate those who succeed from those who don’t.

SEAL training—and life itself—is full of moments where you’re pushed to your limit. In those moments, what carries you forward isn’t the size of your muscles, but the size of your determination.

The takeaway? Never let anyone tell you that you’re not good enough because of your background, appearance, or abilities. What matters most is your heart—and how badly you’re willing to fight for what you want.

Chapter 4 – Life’s Not Fair—Drive On!

In SEAL training, one of the hardest lessons to accept is that life isn’t fair. No matter how strong, smart, or disciplined you are, there will be times when you do everything right and still end up facing setbacks. McRaven introduces this idea through a grueling and seemingly pointless punishment called the “sugar cookie”.

During training, recruits who “violated” the rules—often for trivial or completely arbitrary reasons—were ordered to run fully clothed into the ocean, get soaking wet, and then roll in the sand until every inch of their body was covered.

Once they were transformed into a human sugar cookie, they had to spend the rest of the day that way—cold, miserable, and itching from the sand stuck in every crevice.

The worst part? There was no reason for it. There was no mistake to learn from, no logical connection to their performance. It was simply a reminder that life doesn’t always reward effort with fairness.

Many trainees struggled with this. They expected that if they worked hard and followed the rules, they would be treated fairly. But SEAL training wasn’t about fairness—it was about building resilience.

Those who couldn’t accept it were the first to quit. The ones who kept going learned a crucial truth: wasting energy complaining about unfairness won’t change anything. What matters is how you respond.

McRaven shares an inspiring story about Moki Martin, a SEAL instructor who embodied this lesson. Moki was a legendary frogman—strong, skilled, and fearless. But his life changed when a tragic accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.

For most people, that would have been the end of their identity as a warrior. But Moki didn’t let it define him. He went on to become an artist, a dedicated father, and the founder of a major triathlon event. He refused to let life’s unfairness break him.

The world is full of stories like Moki’s—people who face unimaginable hardship and choose to keep moving forward rather than dwelling on their misfortune. McRaven reminds us that greatness isn’t about avoiding failure or hardship. It’s about how you react when life knocks you down.

At some point, everyone gets turned into a sugar cookie—whether through a job loss, an illness, or an unexpected setback. When that happens, you have two choices: complain about how unfair life is or stand tall, shake off the sand, and drive on.

Chapter 5 – Failure Can Make You Stronger

In SEAL training, failure isn’t just expected—it’s built into the process. Every recruit fails at some point, and how they respond to that failure determines their fate. McRaven introduces this lesson through one of the most dreaded punishments in training: The Circus.

The Circus was two extra hours of brutal physical training at the end of an already grueling day. It was designed for those who didn’t meet the standard—if you came in last on a run, if you failed an obstacle course, if you struggled in a swim, your name went on The Circus list. The punishment wasn’t just about suffering—it was a downward spiral.

The next day, those who had been in The Circus would be exhausted, making them more likely to fail again… and end up in another Circus.

McRaven and his swim buddy, Marc Thomas, were frequent guests on that list. No matter how hard they tried, they kept coming in last. Every day, they pushed themselves harder, only to find themselves back in The Circus at night. It felt like failure was crushing them.

But something strange happened. Over time, the extra training made them stronger. While other recruits struggled, McRaven and Marc began to move up in the rankings. What started as a punishment became an advantage. By the end of training, they weren’t just keeping up—they were leading.

McRaven connects this lesson to one of the lowest points in his career. In 1983, he was fired from leading a SEAL squadron because of his unconventional ideas. At the time, he thought his career was over. His reputation took a hit, and many doubted whether he would recover.

Instead of quitting, McRaven chose to outwork, outhustle, and outperform everyone around him. He took every assignment seriously, proving himself step by step. Years later, he not only regained the respect of his peers but rose to command an entire SEAL team, eventually overseeing all SEAL operations on the West Coast.

Failure is painful. It tests your limits, challenges your confidence, and makes you question yourself. But if you push through—if you use failure as fuel rather than letting it defeat you—it makes you stronger.

McRaven’s advice is simple: Don’t fear failure. Learn from it, grow from it, and let it sharpen you into someone who can handle anything.

Chapter 6 – You Must Dare Greatly

In SEAL training, there’s an obstacle course that includes a daunting challenge called the Slide for Life—a rope suspended high above the ground that recruits must cross as part of the course. Most play it safe, using a slow and steady method to inch their way across. But the fastest way? Going headfirst.

At first, McRaven took the cautious approach. He held on tightly, moving carefully, afraid that taking a risk might lead to failure—or worse, injury. But one day, after receiving advice from an old Vietnam veteran, he decided to go for it.

He pushed his fears aside, mounted the top of the rope, and launched himself headfirst down the line. It was faster, riskier, and far more nerve-wracking—but it worked. He crossed in record time.

This moment became a metaphor for a larger lesson in life: playing it safe won’t get you very far. If you never take a risk, you’ll never know what you’re truly capable of.

McRaven applies this idea to his career, recalling a high-stakes hostage rescue mission in Iraq in 2004. Intelligence indicated that hostages were being held by terrorists and would soon be moved.

There wasn’t enough time for a detailed plan—they had to act fast. McRaven had to make a decision: take the risk and act immediately or hesitate and lose the opportunity. He chose to act. Minutes later, the mission was underway, and the hostages were successfully rescued.

Throughout his career, McRaven observed that the best leaders and teams take calculated risks. Special Operations forces always push the limits of what’s possible—not recklessly, but with confidence in their training and abilities. He admired the British SAS (Special Air Service) and their motto: “Who Dares Wins.”

The message is clear: life is a struggle, and failure is always a possibility. But those who let fear hold them back will never reach their full potential. Whether it’s in military operations, personal growth, or everyday life, sometimes you have to take the leap, slide down the rope headfirst, and dare greatly.

Chapter 7 – Stand Up to the Bullies

One of the most terrifying and defining moments in SEAL training is the night swim in shark-infested waters. In this chapter, McRaven shares how he and his swim buddy, Marc Thomas, faced this challenge head-on, swimming miles offshore in total darkness with nothing but a loose wetsuit, a mask, and fins.

Before the swim, the instructors gave them a blunt and chilling briefing: the waters were home to various sharks, including leopard sharks, mako sharks, and hammerheads. But the one that haunted the trainees the most? The great white.

McRaven recalls the unease of being alone in the ocean at night, knowing something could be lurking beneath the surface. But he and Marc weren’t about to let fear stop them. They had worked too hard to become SEALs. If they had to fight off sharks, they were prepared to do it.

This moment served as a powerful lesson: bullies—like sharks—thrive on fear. Whether in the ocean, on the playground, in the workplace, or in global politics, bullies sense weakness and intimidation. They push boundaries, waiting for their victims to cower. But if you stand your ground, they back down.

McRaven extends this lesson to a real-life encounter with one of history’s most infamous bullies—Saddam Hussein. After the former Iraqi dictator was captured by U.S. forces, McRaven was in charge of his imprisonment. Even in chains, Saddam tried to intimidate the new Iraqi leaders, staring them down with a smug grin. They yelled at him from a distance but remained fearful. It was clear: they were still under his psychological control.

McRaven decided to send a message. Every day, he entered Saddam’s cell. Every day, Saddam stood up to greet him. And every day, McRaven motioned him back to his cot—without a word. The message was clear: his reign of terror was over. He was no longer in control. He was no longer important. Over time, the former dictator’s arrogance faded.

The lesson here is simple but powerful: if you don’t confront the bullies in life, they will keep coming after you. They feed on fear, hesitation, and submission. But when you show courage—whether in the face of a schoolyard bully, a difficult boss, or an oppressive leader—you take away their power.

McRaven closes the chapter with a final reminder: courage is within all of us. Dig deep, and you will find it in abundance.

Chapter 8 – Rise to the Occasion

In the darkest moments, when everything is on the line, you must rise to the occasion. That’s the lesson McRaven shares in this chapter, drawing from one of the most challenging phases of SEAL training: the Dive Phase.

The final test of this phase was a 2,000-meter underwater swim at night, across San Diego Bay, to a target vessel. Using only their compasses, the trainees had to navigate through freezing, murky waters.

The deeper they swam, the less light there was, until eventually, under the ship’s keel, there was total darkness. No visibility. No sound except their own breathing. It was disorienting, eerie, and mentally exhausting.

McRaven recalls the moment of truth—when fear and fatigue threaten to take over, and the only thing that keeps you going is your training, your discipline, and your inner strength. This, he argues, is what separates those who succeed from those who fail. At the hardest moments, you must be at your best.

He connects this to real-life situations where he saw men rise to the occasion in combat. One particularly powerful story takes place in Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, during a Ramp Ceremony.

These ceremonies were held to honor fallen soldiers before their remains were sent home. It was one of the most solemn moments in military life, a final salute to the warriors who had given everything.

At one ceremony, a group of soldiers lined up in perfect formation, standing in silence as a flag-draped casket was carried onto a plane. The weight of grief was overwhelming. And yet, the soldiers stood tall, unshaken, honoring their fallen brother with the utmost dignity. They didn’t let their emotions break them. They didn’t crumble under the weight of the moment. They rose to the occasion.

McRaven’s message is clear: There will be times in life when everything feels dark, when fear and doubt creep in, when giving up seems like the easiest option. But it’s exactly in those moments that you must summon your greatest strength.

If you want to change the world, be your very best in the darkest moments.

Chapter 9 – Give People Hope

One of the most brutal tests in SEAL training is Hell Week—a six-day nightmare of exhaustion, physical pain, and mental torture designed to break even the toughest recruits. But within the misery of Hell Week, there’s a moment that reveals the true power of human resilience: the night in the Tijuana mudflats.

McRaven describes that night vividly. The wind was howling, the temperature was dropping, and his team was waist-deep in thick, freezing mud. The cold seeped into their bones, making every movement agonizing.

Their hope was fading fast. Then, an instructor tempted them with relief: if just five men quit, the rest could come out of the mud, warm up by the fire, and drink hot coffee. The offer was excruciatingly tempting.

At that moment, one voice broke through the darkness. Someone started singing. It was off-key and barely audible over the wind, but it was enough. Another voice joined. Then another. Before long, the entire group was singing together. Their bodies were still in pain, the cold still unbearable, but something changed: they had hope again.

McRaven argues that hope is one of the most powerful forces in the world. It doesn’t change the circumstances, but it gives people the strength to endure. Whether in war, in leadership, or in life’s darkest moments, one voice can inspire many.

He connects this lesson to a moment at Dover Air Force Base, where the bodies of fallen soldiers arrive home. Families gathered, devastated by their loss, and McRaven found himself at a loss for words. Then, he saw General John Kelly, a Marine officer who had lost his own son in combat. Kelly spoke to each grieving family, offering them strength, understanding, and hope. He wasn’t just offering comfort—he was proof that it was possible to endure the unimaginable.

This chapter is a reminder that we all face moments when the world feels unbearably heavy. Whether it’s personal loss, overwhelming failure, or moments of deep despair, what keeps people going is hope. Sometimes, hope comes from within. Other times, it comes from the voice of a leader, a friend, or even a stranger.

The message is simple but powerful: if you want to change the world, be the person who gives others hope—even when you’re up to your neck in mud.

Chapter 10 – Never, Ever Quit

The first day of Navy SEAL training is legendary. The moment new recruits step onto the asphalt courtyard, they see a brass bell hanging in full view of everyone. That bell represents an escape. Three rings, and all the pain, exhaustion, and fear will be over. They can walk away, get a warm meal, and return to the comfort of normal life.

McRaven remembers standing there, hearing the instructor’s words loud and clear: “Most of you will not make it through. I will see to that.” This wasn’t just a warning—it was a challenge. The message was simple: the road ahead would be brutal, but quitting would haunt them forever.

Over the next six months, McRaven saw that message play out. Every day, recruits were pushed beyond their limits—mentally, physically, and emotionally. Some broke under the pressure. They walked to the bell, rang it three times, and stepped away. But those who stayed learned one of life’s most important lessons: Never, ever quit.

One of the most powerful moments in this Make Your Bed chapter is when McRaven meets a young Army Ranger in a combat hospital in Afghanistan. The soldier had stepped on a landmine, losing both of his legs. As McRaven stood by his bed, struggling to find the right words, the soldier slowly lifted his hands and signed: “I—will—be—OK.” Despite his injuries, he refused to let his situation define him.

McRaven makes it clear: Life will throw obstacles in your path. You will face setbacks, failures, and moments where quitting seems like the only option. But quitting never makes things easier. Those who push through hardship, those who refuse to surrender, come out stronger on the other side.

The final message of this chapter—and the entire Make Your Bed book—is simple but profound: If you want to change the world, don’t ever, ever ring the bell.

As McRaven wraps up his Make Your Bed book, he delivers a powerful message: small actions can change your life, and by extension, the world.

The lessons he shared throughout tMake Your Bedweren’t just about surviving Navy SEAL training—they were about enduring life’s greatest challenges.

He reminds the reader that life will not be easy. There will be failures, disappointments, and unfair moments. But those who take responsibility, support others, stand up against adversity, and never quit will come out stronger.

One of the final images he paints is the impact that small, disciplined actions can have. Starting each day by making your bed may seem insignificant, but it builds a habit of discipline. Taking risks, standing firm against bullies, and lifting others up—these are the behaviors that shape a better world.

McRaven ends with a challenge: if you commit to these principles, if you live with courage, resilience, and kindness, then the world will be better for it. And what starts with small actions can ripple out to change everything.

In conclusion, Make Your Bed is more than a guide to tidier morning routines; it’s a roadmap for personal growth and success.

McRaven’s insights, drawn from a distinguished military career, are presented in a manner that resonates with readers from all walks of life.

4 Key Ideas From Make Your Bed

6 Main Lessons From Make Your Bed

My Book Highlights & Quotes

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. By the end of the day, that one task completed will have turned into many tasks completed. Making your bed will also reinforce the fact that little things in life matter. If you can’t do the little things right, you will never do the big things right. 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. If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed

I realized that the past failures had strengthened me, taught me that no one is immune from mistakes. True leaders must learn from their failures, use the lessons to motivate themselves, and not be afraid to try again or make the next tough decision

At some point, we will all confront a dark moment in life. If not the passing of a loved one, then something else that crushes your spirit and leaves you wondering about your future. In that dark moment, reach deep inside yourself and be your very best

Without courage, men will be ruled by tyrants and despots. Without courage, no great society can flourish. Without courage, the bullies of the world rise up. With it, you can accomplish any goal. With it, you can defy and defeat evil

It is easy to blame your lot in life on some outside force, to stop trying because you believe fate is against you. It is easy to think that where you were raised, how your parents treated you, or what school you went to is all that determines your future. Nothing could be further from the truth. The common people and the great men and women are all defined by how they deal with life’s unfairness

Remember… start each day with a task completed. Find someone to help you through life. Respect everyone. Know that life is not fair and that you will fail often. But if you take some risks, step up when times are toughest, face down the bullies, lift up the downtrodden, and never, ever give up—if you do these things, then you can change your life for the better… and maybe the world

Conclusion

Well, as you can see, Make Your Bed provides a blueprint for personal growth and success.

Its simplicity, relatable anecdotes, and universal lessons make it accessible to readers from all walks of life. 

Whether you seek to enhance discipline, understand the power of teamwork, confront fears, appreciate the importance of details, or embrace adaptability, Make Your Bed serves as a valuable roadmap. 

It transforms seemingly small actions into powerful tools for building resilience, achieving success, and fostering a positive mindset.

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