"If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed."

                                                              - Admiral William H. McRaven (retired) 

A few years ago, I picked up Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven, and it instantly became one of my favorite books. This powerful read, based on his legendary commencement speech at the University of Texas, is packed with timeless wisdom on how small, daily actions can set the stage for extraordinary achievements in life.

McRaven, who retired as the highest-ranking Navy SEAL, oversaw the operations that took down Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein. But what I love most about his book and speech isn’t just about those monumental achievements—it’s about a simple, yet profound lesson: how making your bed each morning can set the tone for a day filled with purpose and success.

Imagine starting each day by completing one simple task—making your bed. It might sound small, but McRaven explains that this simp...