The Hero Code :Lessons on How To Achieve More Than You Ever Thought Possible
The Hero Code :Lessons on How To Achieve More Than You Ever Thought Possible
hardback
Published:
15 April, 2021
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Description
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed: ten lessons on overcoming barriers, building confidence and finding new inspiration and motivation.
In the course of his distinguished career Admiral William H. McRaven has met some truly exceptional people, from the men and women he served alongside in the Navy SEALS, to inspiring doctors, scientists, politicians and philanthropists. Drawing on stories of their incredible strength, humility and courage, Admiral McRaven has distilled the Hero Code - the ten habits that make ordinary people capable of extraordinary things.
This book will show how we can all persevere to rise above our failures, use humour as a source of strength and inspire trust through integrity, as well as offering practical advice on rising to the occasion, coping with setbacks and becoming our best selves.
Above all, this book offers simple and practical wisdom that we can all use to find encouragement, inspiration and optimism for the new year.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781847943637 |
| ISBN10 | 1847943632 |
| Number Of Pages | 176 |
| Item Weight | 215 g |
| Product Dimensions | 136 x 186 x 18 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Cornerstone |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
A call to everyday heroism . . . McRaven put forth a 10-point credo called 'The Hero Code', building on many of the familiar ideas he discussed in his 2017 megahit, Make Your Bed . . . thoughtful and inspirational. * Kirkus *
Author's Bio
Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed and Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations. In his thirty-seven years as a Navy SEAL, he commanded at every level. As a Four-Star Admiral, his final assignment was as Commander of all U.S. Special Operations Forces. After retiring from the Navy, he served as the Chancellor of the University of Texas System from 2015 to 2018. He now lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Georgeann.