Book Review: Make Your Bed

Make Your Bed: Little things that can change your life…and maybe the world. 

 

Should I claim this book to be the best I've ever read? Yes, undoubtedly one of the best books. But, hopefully it's not the end of my reading journey. I am hoping to read many great books. In fact, I have plenty on my bucket list. However, if I don't pass on the happiness and excitement I experienced reading this book, it won't be fair on my part to appreciate the author for bringing such a great piece of literature. I truly admire his beautiful thought that was well crafted into a formidable wisdom and life advice. The more I think and apply the book's wisdom on a daily basis, learning the art of making my bed, I feel closer to the author. 

 

"If you can't do 

the little things 

right, 

you will never 

do the big things 

right."

  

At night, you will go and find your bed –clean, fresh, beautiful, organized and welcoming. It sets you up in the right mind and attitude, not only to sleep but also it gives your whole day a sense of purpose and meaning. Above all, it deeply churns out many wow and spine shrinking feelings.   

 

The best thing you see before going to bed is your made bed. This habit sets the power and will to even organize your work place, to be ready for the next day. It sets you up for success in life as a more systematic and organized person. Therefore, learning to make your bed to perfection is a lesson to give importance in any tiny work you perform. 

 

"Making your bed 

may seem insignificant, 

but it sets you up for 

success." 

 

If you make your bed every morning very properly, you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride and it will encourage you to do another task and by the end of the day that one task will have turned into many tasks completed. Therefore, tasks as small as making your bed will also reinforce the fact that the little things in life matter a lot. 

 

The following are the 10 topics discussed in the book by the author to lay down the idea of how the simple task of making a bed is important and necessary in life. Also remember the Author of the book brings in a simple topic of making a bed to pass down many other tiny works that matter in life, which we don't consider important ultimately are so most important.

 

#1. Start your day with a task completed

Well, it may sound small. One successful task as significant as making your bed, you will be setting yourself up for a successful day. Admiral always found solace in the simplest task of making his bed each day and every morning.

 

#2. You can't go it alone

Christopher Columbus is known to be the man to discover America, but he didn't do it alone. He couldn't have because the oceans are challenging at times with no advanced tools and equipment in hand. The secret is to find people to love and who love you back. 

 

#3. Only the size of your heart matters

It doesn't matter what job you do. It doesn't matter whether you are tall, short, man, woman because what defines you as a person is underneath all that. The size of your heart is what matters for any task you are set to go.

 

#4. Life's not fair –Drive on!

Life is not easy; don't try to make it that way. One must overcome adversity no matter what. You are the only person responsible for determining your fate so drive on till the very end. Therefore, keep trying is the only solution for anyone and anywhere.  

 

#5. Failure can make you stronger

Failure is inevitable; it's part of everyday life. You need an incredibly strong determination and tenacity to succeed and work hard towards your goals in all odds. 

 

#6. You must dare greatly

In order to be able to learn from your mistakes, you first have to be willing to make them. Don’t let the fear of failure stop you, just because you failed in the past, it does not mean you will fail again. Don't be afraid of trying again and again and again until success is by your side.

 

#7. Stand up to the bullies

Bullying can exist in many forms and it can happen anywhere and to anyone. Learn to adjust and overcome the tide and circumstances of life fragility. The other end is safer but it lies in your hand to stand up stronger and firm.

 

#8. Rise to the occasion

You have to be your very best in the darkest moments. Learn to adjust and make it happen. Get help from smart people and friends. Include family members. The end is sweeter and beautiful. 

 

#9. Give people hope

"While there is life, there is hope." The task you perform doesn't mean to benefit you alone. It goes beyond. So the ray of hope is alive in trying and there lies the bigger hope for others, even to the invisible one. 

 

#10. Never, ever quit!

Life will get tough at times and things will not go your way. When this happens, don’t quit. The great people have done it that way though many trying failures were actually their source of hope. Just remember, there are no free meals in life. So make it happen for you and others. Learn to make your bed!

 

 

The book is available online. Please download and read this timeless book that provides simple wisdom, practical advice and great encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more and best, even in life's darkest moments.