I knew it! The countless times over many years that I harped on you to make your bed was actually extremely sound advice.

In fact, one of the most acclaimed leaders of our time wrote a best-selling book entitled, Make Your Bed.

Admiral William H. McRaven served as a Navy SEAL for 37 years and led the United States Special Operations Command. This unit was responsible for commanding combat for missions such as the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Phillips, and the raid for Osama bin Laden.

The book was based on a graduation speech he gave at his alma mater, the University of Texas. In his speech he says, “If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. If you make your bed every morning, you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride and encourage you to do another task; and another; and another. And by the end of the day, that one task completed will have turned into many tasks completed,” said the Admiral.

“Making your bed will also reinforce the fact that the little things in life matter. If you can’t do the little things right, you’ll never be able to do the big things right. And if by chance you have a miserable day, you will come home to a bed that is made… that you made. And a made bed gives you encouragement that tomorrow will be better.”

“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones.” Luke 16:10 NLT