The fact that I am standing here alone, and that you are isolated somewhere at home, is proof enough that the world has changed.īut there is a part of the speech that I retained. But somehow, that speech just didn’t seem right in light of all that has happened in the past five months. I had some cute little anecdotes and some lessons from my career. It was about how you, the brilliant men and women of MIT are like the Navy SEALs of academia. I had an entirely different speech prepared for this afternoon. It is truly an honor for me to have the opportunity to address you today. President Reif, distinguished guests, members of the faculty and of course, the MIT graduating class of 2020. Thank you very much for that kind introduction. Navy four-star admiral and former chancellor of the University of Texas system, for the Institute's 2020 Commencement, held online May 29, 2020. More tracks like Make Your Bed With Skipper The Seal by Admiral William H.Below is the text of the Commencement address, as prepared for delivery, by Admiral William H.McRaven Read by Author - Audiobook Excerpt Playlists containing Make Your Bed With Skipper The Seal by Admiral William H.Users who reposted Make Your Bed With Skipper The Seal by Admiral William H.Users who like Make Your Bed With Skipper The Seal by Admiral William H.McRaven shares life lessons from Navy SEAL training and encourages young readers to become their best selves.Īvailable Novemfrom Hachette Audio as a digital download, and in Print and Ebook from Little, Brown.Ĭheck out our other great titles and more at: In this entertaining children's adaptation of his #1 New York Times bestseller, Admiral William H. 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. McRaven.Īs 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. 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.

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