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by William H. McRaven

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Which story was your favorite in this book? I loved the one about the little guys in the boat.

Hunter Dewey Singing in the mud

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on average how long does it take to read this book?

CLARENCE KING This is a short, well presented set of standard life advice, but it is a great example of why some advice is always repeated — because it is correct a…moreThis is a short, well presented set of standard life advice, but it is a great example of why some advice is always repeated — because it is correct and largely optimal. McRaven uses examples from his military career, and frequently from SEAL BUD/S training, to illustrate otherwise generic advice. I’m not sure if I prefer the “long” 90 minute version presented in the book or the delivered 14 minute commencement speech which was the inspiration for the book (and included in the book).(less)

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