25 Questions
Who was the author's best friend who made all of his dreams possible?
George Ann
The author was concerned that a military officer would find a welcoming audience among college students.
True
What was the author's first task of the day in the Navy SEAL training?
Making his bed
The barracks at basic SEAL training was located on the beach at ______________________, California.
Coronado
Match the following people with their relation to the author:
Bill = Son John = Son Kelly = Daughter George Ann = Wife
The author's speech at the University of Texas at Austin was not well-received by the students.
False
How many classmates did the author share a room with in the officer's quarters?
3
What was the significance of making the bed in the Navy SEAL training?
It was the first task of the day that helped him start with a sense of accomplishment.
The author's commencement speech was given at the University of Texas at Austin on ______________________, 2014.
May 21st
What was the purpose of the author's small book?
To share his 10 lessons from Navy SEAL training
What was the author's first task of the day in the Navy?
Making his bed
The author was allowed to make his bed incorrectly in the Navy.
False
What was the author's motivation for making his hospital bed after a serious parachute accident?
It was his way of showing that he had conquered the injury and was moving forward with his life.
The author was recuperating in his home from a serious _______________________ accident.
parachute
Match the following locations with the author's experiences:
USS Grayback = Aboard a special operations submarine as a young sailor Sick Bay = Where the author made his rack every morning White House = Where the author spent two years in the Office of Combating Terrorism Baghdad Airfield = Where the author slept on an army cot
Saddam Hussein made his bed every day while in confinement.
False
What did the author notice about Saddam Hussein's bed while he was in confinement?
The covers were always crumpled at the foot of his cot and he rarely seemed inclined to straighten it.
What was the author's role in the Office of Combating Terrorism?
Not specified
The author spent the next two years in the newly formed Office of _______________________ Terrorism.
Combating
The author did not make his bed during his time in the Navy.
False
What was the author's first task of the day in the Navy?
Making his bed
Saddam Hussein made his bed every day while in confinement.
False
What was the author's motivation for making his hospital bed after a serious parachute accident?
To show that he had conquered the injury and was moving forward with his life
The author spent the next two years in the newly formed office of _______________________ Terrorism after 9/11.
Combating
Match the following individuals with their experiences:
The author = Was recuperating in his home from a serious parachute accident Saddam Hussein = Did not make his bed while in confinement The salty old doctor = Insisted that the author make his rack every morning
Study Notes
The Author's Message
- The author is proud of his children, Bill, John, and Kelly, and is grateful to his wife, George Ann, who made his dreams possible.
- The author gave a commencement speech at the University of Texas at Austin, his alma mater, where he shared the 10 lessons he learned from Navy SEAL training.
Lesson 1: Start Your Day with a Task Completed
- The first task of the day in Navy SEAL training is to make your bed, demonstrating discipline and attention to detail.
- Making his bed was a constant in the author's life, even in the simplest of living conditions, such as on a submarine.
- The author's commanding officer emphasized the importance of cleanliness and order in every aspect of military life.
Personal Experience
- After a serious parachute accident, the author was recuperating at home when the Twin Towers were attacked on 9/11.
- Despite his injuries, the author made his hospital bed, a small act that showed he was taking control of his life.
- The author went on to work at the White House and later in Iraq, where he continued to make his bed every morning, even in the most basic of conditions.
Observations
- When visiting Saddam Hussein in captivity, the author noticed that Saddam did not make his bed, which seemed to reflect his lack of discipline and attention to detail.
- The author believes that making one's bed can provide a sense of structure and comfort, even in difficult times, and can be a simple act that gives people the motivation to start their day.
Conclusion
- The author encourages readers to start their day by making their bed, as it can have a profound impact on their lives and potentially change the world.
The Author's Message
- The author is proud of his children, Bill, John, and Kelly, and is grateful to his wife, George Ann, who made his dreams possible.
- The author gave a commencement speech at the University of Texas at Austin, his alma mater, where he shared the 10 lessons he learned from Navy SEAL training.
Lesson 1: Start Your Day with a Task Completed
- The first task of the day in Navy SEAL training is to make your bed, demonstrating discipline and attention to detail.
- Making his bed was a constant in the author's life, even in the simplest of living conditions, such as on a submarine.
- The author's commanding officer emphasized the importance of cleanliness and order in every aspect of military life.
Personal Experience
- After a serious parachute accident, the author was recuperating at home when the Twin Towers were attacked on 9/11.
- Despite his injuries, the author made his hospital bed, a small act that showed he was taking control of his life.
- The author went on to work at the White House and later in Iraq, where he continued to make his bed every morning, even in the most basic of conditions.
Observations
- When visiting Saddam Hussein in captivity, the author noticed that Saddam did not make his bed, which seemed to reflect his lack of discipline and attention to detail.
- The author believes that making one's bed can provide a sense of structure and comfort, even in difficult times, and can be a simple act that gives people the motivation to start their day.
Conclusion
- The author encourages readers to start their day by making their bed, as it can have a profound impact on their lives and potentially change the world.
This quiz revolves around the lessons learned from Navy SEAL training, shared by the author in his commencement speech at the University of Texas at Austin. It highlights the importance of discipline and attention to detail in daily life.
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