Making Your Bed - Kendal Chang

One of my favorite books I have recently read was Make Your Bed by Admiral William McRaven. It is a motivational book that shares life lessons McRaven learned from Navy SEAL training. The main idea is that small daily habits build discipline, resilience, and success. McRaven uses ten lessons from his military experience to show how simple actions, like making your bed, can create a sense of accomplishment and structure.

One of the key lessons he shared was “Start your day with a completed task (like making your bed) to set the tone.” I relate to this a lot because I always have to make my bed every morning. I like starting my day off with a small task already completed, and knowing that I can come back to a space that is ready for me. No matter how chaotic or stressful the day was, I know my bed is made and ready. I like having that sense of order, stability, and accomplishment before the day even starts.

This book emphasizes how life is a journey filled with many challenges, failures, and small victories. Meaning does not come from big achievements, but from the small, consistent actions we do each day. Each small task is part of the larger journey toward personal growth and reflection. McRaven also highlights that meaning is found in consistent discipline and responsibility. Our actions, no matter how small, create purpose and control. This book shows meaning is created in how we respond to challenges and obstacles. I realized how important the small wins are. We cannot be afraid of failure or stepping out of our comfort zone because taking a risk is the purpose of going on a journey. It allows us to reflect and grow. We make choices everyday that shape us into who we are, making the journey meaningful. I use some of these lessons in my life and I know they will stick with me in the future.


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