Changing the World Through Motivation: Lessons from Admiral McRaven

Changing the World: Lessons from Admiral McRaven Imagine transforming your life and the world around you — not through massive actions, but through simple, small steps taken every day. Admiral William H. McRaven — a Navy SEAL with a legendary 36-year career — shared life-changing advice during the 131st commencement at The University of Texas at Austin. At Balanced Minds Psych, we see these lessons come alive every day in the patients we serve — and we invite you to live them too. 1. Start by Making Your Bed If you want to change the world, start by making your bed. This small act teaches discipline, pride, and the power of beginning your day with a win. Even if the rest of your day is hard, you come home to a bed that’s made — a small success that reminds you tomorrow will be better. 2. Know That Life Is Hard — and That's OK Admiral McRaven reminds us that life is full of challenges. Sometimes you'll fail. Sometimes life isn't fair. Sometimes despite doing everything right, things will still go wrong. But if you stand tall in the face of difficulty, if you push forward without losing hope, you'll build a resilience few can match. 3. Respect Everyone Whether you’re a giant or the smallest person in the boat, everyone has a role. Respect for others creates unity, collaboration, and strength. At Balanced Minds Psych, we believe that honoring every story and background makes us stronger together. 4. Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help No Navy SEAL — no person — succeeds alone. The willingness to ask for help isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom. When we lean on others, when we build a support network, we become unstoppable. 5. Perseverance Through Failure You will be tested. You will be pushed to the limits. You will fail at times. But perseverance through failure is what separates those who succeed from those who give up. Every setback is a stepping stone — if you choose to rise. 6. Embrace the Grind Some days, you’ll be “circled up” in the surf zone — cold, wet, and miserable. You’ll want to quit. But if you sing louder, if you smile bigger, if you refuse to give up — you inspire others to keep going too. At Balanced Minds Psych, we know healing can be a hard journey. But resilience is built through these very struggles. And together, we can create a future stronger than the pain of the past. These Lessons Are More Than Words — They’re a Blueprint for Change. Making your bed isn’t just about tidiness. It’s about pride, momentum, and discipline. Asking for help isn’t weakness. It’s the foundation of strength and community. Respecting others isn’t just kindness. It’s how we build trust, connection, and collective greatness. Persevering through failures isn’t just grit. It’s the secret weapon that transforms ordinary people into extraordinary achievers. At Balanced Minds Psych, these values aren’t just motivational. They’re transformational. We believe small daily wins create massive long-term victories. We believe resilience is built through struggle, not comfort. We believe every single person is capable of extraordinary change. Are you ready to ignite your potential? Are you ready to change your world? Start today. Make your bed. Ask for help. Respect others. Never quit. Together, we can build lives, families, and communities that are stronger, braver, and better than ever before. It all starts with one small step. Take yours today. 📍 Visit Us: Balanced Minds Psych | 736 S 900 E, Suite B107, St. George, Utah 84790 📞 Call Us: 435-218-7352 🌐 Website: balancedmindspsychandtmbw.com 📱 Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube (@timcoxbalancedmindspsych) 👍 Like if this message resonates with you! 📲 Share with someone who needs encouragement! 🔔 Subscribe to @timcoxbalancedmindspsych for real mental health content!