Jim Burns. “If you wanna change the world, start off by making your bed.”, HomeWorld, Goalcast , , December 5th 2017, https://homeword.com/jims-blog/tuesday-video-change-the-world-by-making-your-bed/#.XKO9ZJhKiUk. Accessed April 2nd 2019

Inspiring Generations

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a       When people hear a motivational speech, what do they feel, what do they take from it and do they become confident to follow their dreams? Naval Admiral William McRaven’s commencement speech in the University of Texas is effective in inspiring and motivating others graduates to reach their goals. Telling graduates to complete tasks rather than do nothing at all. With the day of graduation upon the students of the University of Texas, city of Austin. The student are given a speech to motivate them for their future careers out in the work force.

U.S Naval Admiral William McRaven whom was once the Commander of the Special Operations Command, a member of Seal Team 4/6, and Commander of Special Operations in Europe. McRaven gave speech to the graduates of 2014 going into their careers for the first time. McRaven says this line at the first part of the speech "If you wanna change the world, start off by making your bed". Inspiring students to start off by doing something, a task or even something for your career. McRaven uses stories of his time in the Navy Seals and the Military in general to show how he accomplished his goals by doing this. "Come home everyday with a task completed" McRaven believes that following this will make the world a better place.

McRaven also tells students how there are "A lot of Sharks in the world", meaning that there will be competition among others that want the same job as you. Inspiring the students to give up because of the competition and motivating them keep going. At the end of his speech thanking the graduates the graduation begins. McRaven does this to inspire the graduates as they will now seek jobs with their degrees in the real world. Having gone to the University of Texas himself, McRaven chose the location as he once graduating in the very same room as them.

In conclusion, Naval Admiral William McRavens commencement speech at the university of Texas inspires the students to achieve their goals. Motivates the students with his own real world experiences and what he believes is needed to be successful. Lastly, telling graduates to complete their tasks rather than give up further motivates the graduates to push forward, preparing them for the road ahead.

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