Best Selling Books by William H. McRaven

From the author of Make Your Bed, The Hero Code and The Wisdom of the Bullfrog, comes an uplifting selection of the Admiral's speeches, letters, toasts and poems that capture the essence of who we are as Americans. Admiral McRaven’s famous 2014 “Make Your Bed” speech at the University of Texas went viral with over 150 million views. Now, for the first time ever, comes a collection of his other speeches and writings that will inspire and motivate young and old readers alike. With his unique writing style, each speech is a story recalling acts of heroism, courage, sacrifice, and a sense of duty, honor, and country. These speeches include tributes to soldiers, Navy SEALs, law enforcement officers, doctors, public servants, Boy Scouts, graduating students, that game of football, and "Irishmen." Full of inspiration and wisdom, Duty, Honor, Country, and Life is a reminder to us all of our time-honored American values of civility and decency—and a reflection on what these values mean for the future of our country.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed—a short, inspirational book about the qualities of true, everyday heroes. THE HERO CODE is Admiral McRaven's ringing tribute to the real, everyday heroes he's met over the years, from battlefields to hospitals to college campuses, who are doing their part to save the world. When Bill McRaven was a young boy growing up in Texas, he dreamed of being a superhero. He longed to put on a cape and use his superpowers to save the earth from destruction. But as he grew older and traveled the world, he found real heroes everywhere he went -- and none of them had superpowers. None of them wore capes or cowls. But they all possessed qualities that gave them the power to help others, to make a difference, to save the world: courage, both physical and moral; humility; a willingness to sacrifice; and a deep sense of integrity. THE HERO CODE is not a cypher, a puzzle, or a secret message. It is a code of conduct; lessons in virtues that can become the foundations of our character as we build a life worthy of honor and respect.

Based on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech, this #1 New York Times bestseller of powerful life lessons "should be read by every leader in America" (Wall Street Journal). If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better. Admiral McRaven's original speech went viral with over 10 million views. Building on the core tenets laid out in his speech, McRaven now recounts tales from his own life and from those of people he encountered during his military service who dealt with hardship and made tough decisions with determination, compassion, honor, and courage. Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more, even in life's darkest moments. "Powerful." --USA Today "Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault." --Washington Post "Superb, smart, and succinct." --Forbes

Following the success of his #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your Bed, which has sold over one million copies, Admiral William H. McRaven is back with amazing stories of bravery and heroism during his career as a Navy SEAL and commander of America's Special Operations Forces. Admiral William H. McRaven is a part of American military history, having been involved in some of the most famous missions in recent memory, including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips, and the raid to kill Osama bin Laden. Sea Stories begins in 1963 at a French Officers' Club in France, where Allied officers and their wives gathered to have drinks and tell stories about their adventures during World War II-the place where a young Bill McRaven learned the value of a good story. Sea Stories is an unforgettable look back on one man's incredible life, from childhood days sneaking into high-security military sites to a day job of hunting terrorists and rescuing hostages. Action-packed, humorous, and full of valuable life lessons like those exemplified in McRaven's bestselling Make Your Bed, Sea Stories is a remarkable memoir from one of America's most accomplished leaders.

THE INSTANT #1 New York Times BESTSELLER From the acclaimed, bestselling author of Make Your Bed—a short, inspirational book of advice and leadership lessons that Admiral McRaven collected over his four decades as a Navy SEAL. The title “Bullfrog” is given to the Navy SEAL who has served the longest on active duty. Admiral McRaven was honored to receive this honor in 2011 when he took charge of the United States Special Operations Command. When McRaven retired in 2014, he had 37 years as a Navy SEAL under his belt, leading men and women at every level of the special operations community. In the ensuing four years, he served as Chancellor to the entire University of Texas System, with its 230,000 students and 100,000 faculty and health care workers. During those four decades, Admiral McRaven dealt with every conceivable leadership challenge, from commanding combat operations—including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Phillips, and the raid for Osama bin Laden. THE WISDOM OF THE BULLFROG draws on these and countless other experiences from Admiral McRaven’s incredible life, including crisis situations, management debates, organizational transitions, and ethical dilemmas, to provide readers with the most important leadership lessons he has learned over the course of his forty years of service. Each chapter provides a Make Your Bed-like parable, rich with insights like those featured in his bestselling memoir, Sea Stories, about the specific leadership traits required to be at the top of your game, including: Who Dares, Wins Run to the Sound of the Guns No Plan Survives First Contact with the Enemy THE WISDOM OF THE BULLFROG is Admiral McRaven’s clear-eyed treatise on the leadership qualities that separate the good from the truly great.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Admiral McRaven tells stories from his life and career that illustrate the principles of effective leadership during times of crisis. Throughout his 40-year career, Admiral McRaven has experienced every manner of calamity imaginable. From managing failed hostage rescues to responding to student unrest, McRaven has learned how to successfully navigate crises—those moments that push the limits of your experience and challenge your confidence, when leadership skills alone may not be enough. Conquering Crisis provides a new set of tools for facing these stressful moments with poise. It breaks crises down into five phases assess, report, contain, shape, and manage—and provides concrete steps to come out the other side stronger. With incredible personal stories, thought-provoking parables, and memorable lessons, Admiral McRaven sheds light on the ways we can rise to the occasion in times of crisis and act as leaders, no matter the situation.

Vice Adm. William H. McRaven helped to devise the strategy for how to bring down Osama bin Laden, and commanded the courageous U.S. military unit that carried it out on May 1, 2011, ending one of the greatest manhunts in history. In Spec Ops, a well-organized and deeply researched study, McRaven analyzes eight classic special operations. Six are from WWII: the German commando raid on the Belgian fort Eben Emael (1940); the Italian torpedo attack on the Alexandria harbor (1941); the British commando raid on Nazaire, France (1942); the German glider rescue of Benito Mussolini (1943); the British midget-submarine attack on the Tirpitz (1943); and the U.S. Ranger rescue mission at the Cabanatuan POW camp in the Philippines (1945). The two post-WWII examples are the U.S. Army raid on the Son Tay POW camp in North Vietnam (1970) and the Israeli rescue of the skyjacked hostages in Entebbe, Uganda (1976). McRaven—who commands a U.S. Navy SEAL team—pinpoints six essential principles of “spec ops” success: simplicity, security, repetition, surprise, speed and purpose. For each of the case studies, he provides political and military context, a meticulous reconstruction of the mission itself and an analysis of the operation in relation to his six principles. McRaven deems the Son Tay raid “the best modern example of a successful spec op [which] should be considered textbook material for future missions.” His own book is an instructive textbook that will be closely studied by students of the military arts. Maps, photos.

In this inspiring children’s adaptation of the New York Times bestseller The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived, Admiral William H. McRaven and daughter Kelly Marie McRaven show young readers what it means to be truly heroic. When the president of the United States tasks Skipper the SEAL with assembling a team of heroes, Skipper isn’t sure where to start. But as he meets other animals who give of their time and talents every day—from the Courageous Cat who stands up for others, to the Dutiful Duck who never leaves a student behind, to the Funny Fox who creates joy wherever he goes—Skipper realizes that heroes don’t have to be big and strong. There are heroes all around us! Skipper says: Be a hero in all that you do! For more adventures with Skipper, don’t miss Make Your Bed with Skipper the Seal.

A seal becomes a Navy SEAL in this children's adaptation of the #1 New York Times bestselling Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven. As Skipper the seal embarks on Navy SEAL training, he and his hardworking friends learn much more than how to pass a swimming test or how to dive off a ship. To be a great SEAL, you also have to take risks, deal with failure, and persevere through tough times—just as you do in life. (And always remember to make your bed!) In this entertaining children's adaptation of his #1 New York Times bestseller, Admiral William H. McRaven shares life lessons from Navy SEAL training and encourages young readers to become their best selves. For more adventures with Skipper, don’t miss Be a Hero with Skipper the Seal.

Am 17. Mai 2014 wandte sich Admiral William H. McRaven an die Abschlussklasse der University of Texas in Austin. Inspiriert vom Slogan der Universität "Was hier anfängt, verändert die Welt", teilte er die zehn wichtigsten Lektionen, die er während seines Navy-Seal-Trainings fürs Leben gelernt hat. Sie halfen ihm nicht nur, die Herausforderungen im Training und in seiner langen Karriere zu meistern, sondern erwiesen sich auch im Privaten als hilfreich. Er erklärte, wie jeder diese grundlegenden Lehren nutzen kann, um sich – und die Welt – zum Besseren zu verändern. Admiral McRavens ursprüngliche Rede ging viral: Das zugehörige Video wurde auf YouTube millionenfach angesehen. In dem Weltbestseller Mach dein Bett baut McRaven auf den zehn Prinzipien aus seiner Rede auf, erzählt Geschichten aus seinem Leben und berichtet von Menschen, denen er während seines Militärdienstes begegnet ist. Er schildert, wie er sich mit Entbehrungen auseinandersetzte und harte Entscheidungen mit Entschlossenheit, Mitgefühl und Mut traf. Dieses Buch bietet einfache und universelle Weisheiten, praktische Ratschläge und Worte der Ermutigung, die dazu inspirieren, auch in den dunkelsten Momenten des Lebens optimistisch zu bleiben und nach mehr zu streben.

Em 2014,o almirante William H. McRaven foi convidado pela Universidade do Texas para ser o orador de uma turma de formandos. Inspirado no lema da faculdade, “Mudar o mundo começa aqui”, ele compartilhou dez princípios que aprendeu durante seu treinamento como SEAL, a principal força de Operações Especiais da Marinha dos Estados Unidos; princípios que não apenas o ajudaram a superar desafios em sua longa carreira na Marinha, como também em todas as áreas da vida. São lições que qualquer pessoa pode usar para melhorar a si mesmo e, no processo, o mundo todo. O vídeo do discurso viralizou e recebeu mais de 20 milhões de visualizações. Impressionado com tamanho impacto, McRaven decidiu escrever este livro e compartilhar em detalhes as difíceis experiências que ele e seus companheiros de exército enfrentaram, além das duras decisões que tiveram de tomar — sempre com determinação, compaixão, honra e coragem. Escrito com grande humildade e otimismo, esta obra atemporal é uma fonte de sabedoria, conselhos práticos e frases motivacionais que vão encorajar os leitores a fazerem mais, mesmo nos momentos mais desafiadores da vida.

"Si vous voulez changer le monde, commencez par faire votre lit tous les matins". William McRaven est l'amiral le plus connu (il a dirigé l'opération de capture de Ben Laden) et le plus décoré aujourd'hui aux Etats-Unis. Quand il s'est adressé aux étudiants de l'université du Texas en 2014, pour leur livrer les principes de vie qui lui ont permis de réussir sa carrière et de faire face à des situations très difficiles en tant que directeur des opérations spéciales, son discours a soulevé un incroyable enthousiasme et la vidéo a été vue plus de 10 millions de fois. Dans cet ouvrage, William McRaven nous dévoile, à travers des situations qu'il a rencontrées, les dix règles de vie qui vont vous aider à surmonter les difficultés, à réussir là où vous êtes persuadé d'échouer, à changer votre vie... et peut-être le monde !

Au cours de ses 40 ans de carrière, l'amiral McRaven a connu les pires calamités. Qu'il s'agisse de gérer des sauvetages d'otages ratés ou de répondre à l'agitation étudiante, il a appris à gérer avec succès les crises les plus diverses, ces moments qui repoussent les limites de votre expérience de manager et mettent à l'épreuve votre confiance, lorsque vos compétences en matière de leadership ne suffisent pas toujours. L’ouvrage fournit un ensemble d'outils pour faire face avec sérénité à ces moments de stress. Il décompose les crises en cinq phases - évaluer, signaler, contenir, façonner et gérer - et propose des mesures concrètes pour en sortir plus fort. Grâce à des histoires personnelles incroyables, des paraboles qui donnent à réfléchir et des leçons incontourables, l'amiral McRaven vous éclaire sur la façon dont vous pourrez vous montrer à la hauteur en temps de crise et agir en tant que leader, quelle que soit la situation. L'amiral McRaven, auteur du premier best-seller du New York Times, raconte des anecdotes tirées de sa vie et de sa carrière qui illustrent les principes d'un leadership efficace en temps de crise.

L’auteur de Si tu veux changer ta vie... commence par faire ton lit, bestseller en France et dans le monde, revient avec un nouveau livre inspirant sur les qualités qui font les vrais héros du quotidien. Quand il était enfant au Texas, McRaven rêvait d’être un super-héros, de revêtir sa cape et de partir sauver le monde. En grandissant et en parcourant la planète lors de ses missions, il finit par rencontrer de vrais héros – mais aucun n’était doté de super-pouvoirs. Ils ne portaient pas de cape ni de masque. Mais ils possédaient tous des qualités qui leur donnaient le pouvoir d’aider les autres et de faire la différence au moment opportun. À travers le récit de ses rencontres avec ces héros de l’ordinaire, des champs de bataille aux chambres d’hôpital, en passant par les amphis des universités, McRaven décode pour nous les dix qualités que nous pouvons activer pour révéler le héros qui sommeille en nous.

Lecții învățate din vieți trăite cu folos Bestseller New York Times Codul eroului este omagiul vibrant pe care amiralul McRaven îl aduce eroilor reali, de zi cu zi, pe care i-a întâlnit de-a lungul anilor, de pe câmpul de luptă până la spitale și campusuri universitare, care contribuie la salvarea lumii. În copilăria sa petrecută în Texas, Bill McRaven visa să fie supererou. Își dorea să-și pună pe spate o pelerină și să-și folosească superputerile pentru a salva Pământul de distrugere. Dar acel băiețel a crescut și a început să călătorească prin lume, întâlnind eroi peste tot – și niciunul dintre ei nu avea superputeri. Niciunul nu purta pelerină sau glugă. Dar cu toții aveau calități care le dădeau puterea să-i ajute pe alții, să facă lucruri importante, să salveze lumea: curaj – atât fizic, cât și moral; spirit de sacrificiu, simțul datoriei, integritate, capacitatea de a ierta. Codul eroului nu este un cifru, un puzzle sau un mesaj secret care trebuie descifrat. Este un cod de conduită, alcătuit din lecții despre virtuțile ce pot deveni temelia caracterului nostru pe măsură ce ne construim o viață demnă de onoare și respect. "Autorul reușește să demonstreze faptul că, pentru a se comporta excepțional, oamenii nu trebuie să se afle în circumstanțe excepționale. O carte profundă și însuflețitoare." - Kirkus Reviews „Această carte este despre eroi și despre virtuțile lor… Pentru unii, să trăiască conform Codului eroului este ceva firesc. Dar cei mai mulți dintre noi trebuie să învățăm cum să scoatem la lumină aceste calități. Trebuie să le identificăm în viețile altora și să încercăm să le oglindim în noi înșine." - William H. McRaven