I wanted to share one of my favorite inspirational videos of all times, featuring the UT Austin 2014 graduation speaker, Admiral William H. McRaven. In the video, the Admiral tells the graduates the top 10 lessons he learned from Navy Seal training 36 years ago, and how they connect with success in life. His lessons really hit home for me and whenever I need some inspiration, I watch this video. I've summarized the lessons below!
1. Make your bed every day -- it will give satisfaction of starting each day with a completed task.
2. Find someone to help you paddle -- find mentors and friends to help you through life.
3. Measure a person by the size of their heart, not by the size of their flippers -- respect everyone.
4. Get over being a sugar cookie and keep moving forward -- life is not fair and there will be disappointments but keep working and don't let them get you down.
5. Don't be afraid of the circuses -- you will fail often, but don't be afraid of more practice and training to make you better and stronger.
6. Slide down the obstacles head first -- don't be afraid to take risks and trying things in a new way.
7. Don't back down from the sharks -- face down the bullies and don't back down.
8. Be your very best even during your darkest hours -- step up when times are the toughest.
9. Start singing when you are up to your neck in mud -- lift up the downtrodden because hope will get you through the hard times.
10. Don't ever, ever ring the bell -- never ever, EVER give up!
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Scarves and Sweets
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