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Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World
Admiral William H. McRaven · Book · 2017
What hooked you in Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World was the way disciplined action overcomes daunting obstacles.
Films on the same thread
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Chiwetel Ejiofor · Film · 2019
Shares 2 threads with Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World: Perseverance, Overcoming Adversity.
Just as Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World emphasizes incremental progress, this film highlights how one boy's ingenuity and perseverance conquer overwhelming adversity.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Ben Stiller · Film · 2013
Explores: Escapism, Self-Discovery, Finding Courage.
Much like the practical philosophy found in Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World, this story celebrates the courage required to transform small moments.
The Greatest Showman
Michael Gracey · Film · 2017
Explores: Underdog Story, Self-Discovery, Acceptance.
Like the mindset promoted in Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World, this film demonstrates how bold vision and persistence turn dreams into reality.
Moneyball
Bennett Miller · Film · 2011
Explores: Underdog Story, Data Analysis, Challenging the Status Quo.
This film mirrors the methodology of Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World by showing how challenging the status quo leads to significant success.
Series on the same thread
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
Series · 2020
Shares a thread with Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World: Overcoming Adversity.
This series reflects the spirit of Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World by proving that relentless drive can overcome any systemic barrier or adversity.
Generation Kill
David Simon · Series · 2008
Explores: fog of war, moral ambiguity, military bureaucracy.
While offering a grittier look at military life than Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World, it provides a sobering examination of leadership under pressure.
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Gene Roddenberry · Series · 1987
Explores: Exploration, Diplomacy, Moral Dilemmas.
Captain Picard embodies the same unwavering commitment to duty and character that Admiral McRaven advocates for in Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World.
SEAL Team
Benjamin Cavell · Series · 2017
Explores: Brotherhood, Sacrifice, PTSD.
This drama captures the intense level of discipline and professional brotherhood that serves as the foundation for the lessons shared in Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World.
Podcasts on the same thread
Jocko Podcast
Jocko DEFCOR Network · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World: discipline.
This podcast is a direct extension of the principles found in Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World, focusing on discipline and personal accountability.
The School of Greatness
Lewis Howes · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World: Resilience.
If you appreciated the focus on self-improvement in Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World, these interviews offer further strategies for achieving peak performance.
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Common questions
Is Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World based on a specific daily habit?
Yes, the book focuses on the act of making your bed every morning. According to William H. McRaven, completing this single task provides a sense of pride and encourages you to accomplish subsequent tasks throughout the rest of your day.
What is the primary message behind Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World?
The book argues that small, consistent actions are the secret to success. By starting your day by making your bed, you accomplish your first task, which creates momentum to complete further tasks and ultimately contributes to your ability to change the world.
Who is the author of Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World?
The book was written by Admiral William H. McRaven and published in 2017. He outlines his philosophy that individual success begins with the discipline of performing small, simple tasks at the start of each morning.
Why does making your bed matter according to Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World?
In Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World, the author explains that making your bed gives you a small sense of pride. This initial accomplishment encourages you to perform another task and another, leading to a more productive day overall.