Admiral McRaven Leaves the Audience SPEECHLESS | One of the Best Motivational Speeches

US Navy Admiral William H. McRaven, one of the most decorated US commanders, delivers one of the best motivational speeches you will ever hear.

“Life is a struggle and the potential for failure is ever present, but those who live in fear of failure, or hardship, or embarrassment will never achieve their potential. Without pushing your limits, without occasionally sliding down the rope headfirst, without daring greatly, you will never know what is truly possible in your life.”
― William H. McRaven

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[DrODWest]

I am a Marine and always will be. Listening to the Admiral took me back to Parris Island where the training tested me to the limit and they tried punishing me to test my mettle to see if I had it to be a combat trained Marine. I couldn't do things right at first and they made me do it over and over until I succeeded and got it. After 3 months of terrible mental and physical training I graduated as a Marine. It was the greatest and proudest day of my life and I am still a Marine at age 85.

[lotsaluck]

High School Seniors need to hear this ....in school....before they graduate

[kiranraavi]

This is the type of guy who no matter how many disagreements you have, you will ALWAYS respect

[pevajanastasijarane]

if you want to go deeper into the rabbit hole, 'Unveiling Your Hidden Potential' by Bruce Thornwood is a must-read

[BradleyHoff-ckkw]

I’m a heroin addict clean since July 12th 2017. My family is dead, my mom died from alcoholism, my father just died from Parkinson’s disease and my sister overdosed on fentanyl and died 2 months ago. My support is gone. I have 2 little kids and a no where job I feel cold and alone. I needed to hear this. I wanna go to school.

[dianahohn]

„Measure a person by the size of their heart, not by the size of their flippers“. I love that one.

[amandapablo]

My husband was a marine and a Navajo. He was proud of all his family that served. My family also represented the best they could be in the Army, Navy and Marines. My dad joined at 17. He felt ashamed that he was home and his brothers were serving overseas. My Grandfather had signed for him to go. I miss him so much. The National Anthem makes me cry every time I hear it. I am so proud of the strong men in my family, and my friends, who also served this country. I love you daddy.

[gdd]

This is why I can't stop respecting America even when the country has a lot of problems. This core strength of America will never go away, never be altered regardless of whatever the problem they have. Stay strong Americans.

[Erik_Pasveer]

Powerful speech. "If you want to measure a person, don't measure them by their height or strength. Measure them by the size of their heart".

[tamsjt]

I showed this to my dad who's ex military, he was stricken with 3 different types of cancer that developed into a terminal illness, he went from a mean 210 pound tank to less then 100 it absolutely kills me to see him like this, it hurts just to say this. i use this speech to empower myself, it was incredible watching my dad fight a little harder to sit up longer, to speak longer, to smile for that much longer ment everything to me and my family - you hit a different note in his heart - thank you

- early this morning the king in our family passed on to be with our forefathers, rest in peace father I love you, I hope that you're proud of me 🙏 ❤️

[heathertrostle]

The first time I heard this speech I was in drug treatment for heroin addiction. It touched a place in my soul and stayed with me. I would love to tell you that I got clean during that rehab stay and never looked back, but that would be a lie. I failed a few more times until I finally got clean and kept pushing on, and I never ever gave up. Today I listen to this speech again, this speech that I’ve shared with my 19 year old son and my 16 year old son as well as so many other people. This is the speech I will share with my 3 year old son and my 1 year old daughter one day when they are old enough to understand and appreciate it. The difference today, as I sit here listening to it, is that it resonates with me, deep within my soul. The difference today is I now have over 3 years clean and sober, because I never gave up. When times were the darkest, I finally was at my best. Today, I live a life I used to pray for when I was in my addiction. Today I am grateful, humble, hopeful, and proud. I may not be a Navy Seal, I am not rich, or famous, or perfect. I am, however, the very best ME that I can be. I am Heather Trostle, recovering drug addict, single mother, strong independent, motivated, and driven, to be better than I was yesterday, every single day. I’ve thought of this speech so many times when things were hard, or when I felt like giving up, and giving in. Real life is an obstacle course, it is a test, and I will never ever RING THAT BELL! ❤

[hoursofmeditation]

“Go the extra mile. It’s never crowded there.” – Dr. Wayne D. Dyer

[CDRhammond]

16 years in the Navy myself, 2 war zones, been feeling hopeless since getting out yet this video has once again inspired me to be that person I was while wearing the uniform. Don't know about anyone else but I have no problem admitting to the fact I got a little teary eyed listing to this

[mahable]

I wish he would run for President. We need a leader like him.

[billallen]

I am 73. I stepped into this, following 4 years of Navy training and 40 years at sea. And yet I didn't learn the full lesson, but I consistently improved. I keep the American spirit in high regard! Go USA!

[mckeesbird]

I did 10 years in the Navy and after being medically discharged, I missed the sense of purpose it gave me and being around people like this. What a treasure of a speech, I bookmarked it to listen to when I get wobbly. Thank you Admiral McRaven.

[asherhockersmith]

That's a man I can respect. That's a man anyone can and should respect.

[yusefrezk]

Middle schoolers need to hear this, every one needs to hear this.

[bevduncan]

My brother was a Navy Seal ...
Thank you Mike for never giving up!
Lovingly, your Sis. ❤

[wdshaver]

I am a 74 year old VietNam veteran and will share this with my grandchildren. Thank you sir for this speech and for your service.🇺🇸