Years ago, I stumbled across a video about how making your bed could change your life. The video snippet sort of had me convinced, but I’d always meant to go back and check out the full commencement speech from which the snippet had been pulled. When I finally made time to listen to the address, I absolutely LOVED what Admiral McRaven had to say, and I became a bed-making disciple. I started each day by making my bed, and the difference it made felt terrific. I highly recommend watching the video and conducting your own experiment. However, this post isn’t about how life-changing making your bed is, it is about the book spun-off from that speech.
Earlier this morning, I stopped to read his chapter about sugar cookies. I didn’t expect the turn that the story would take, and perhaps that is why it was so impactful. I believe that everyone should read this story. The perspective is well worth the 5 minutes it takes to get through it. Below I have scanned in the “sugar cookie” chapter. I hope it serves you well. I also hope publishers don’t find this blog.
Short Version of Speech
Speech in Entirety
New CBS Sunday Morning Interview (post amended 5/19/19)