Although this paper was done for my Psychology class, everyone should know that habits either set a person free or be enslaved to destructive behaviors. The reason why I say that is because our established habits are easy to perform, and if we can turn productive behaviors into habits then it would be a lot easier to be successful. Since formed habits are hard to break, but not permanent, it's possible to change them. Knowing this we can start to control our behaviors, the direct causation of our results. 

Here's the paper below:

I wrote a short motivational/inspirational poem titled, "Aspirations Are Free." That quote by Grant Cardone describes exactly what the poem is all about. Aspirations are free, but they still have to be pursued. Dreams are not going to happen by themselves, they need to have action taken on. Aspirations are the seeds of your reality, but they're just thoughts. You gotta make it happen to make it happen. You get what you give.

"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows." - Galations 6:7

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In essence this poem is about self-improvement.

Change is inevitable but self-development is a choice. Your entire being is constantly changing, from the millions of cells that make the physical body of who you are to your character and your situation is changing.

You cannot avoid change, but it's your choice to either grow or decay. To improve ourselves, our circumstances, our relationships, our finances, our spirituality, our health, etc. requires us to change to a deliberate direction and not by mere chance. Our self development relies on reinventing ourselves; and this poem by Charles Bukowski writes that perfectly!

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     This was a poem that was discussed in my English class and I thought it closely relates to our personal endeavors, goals, targets, dreams, aspirations. This poem teaches us not to defer our dreams. This poem teaches us what will happen to our dreams not being actively pursued. They die out. Don't ever let anyone or yourself do that! Hold on to your dreams tightly and keep on taking action towards whatever it is you want to accomplish.

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*These are just my thoughts and summary, all in my own words regarding this topic so I may omit some information that was taught in this book or course.

Rapid Intake Summaries: Make Your Bed: Little Things that Can Change Your Life... and Maybe the World | William H. McRaven

The Outline of Contents
A. My Thoughts About This Book
B. Rapid Intake Summaries
​C. The Authors

     It was May 17th, 2014 and it was the day the University of Texas students, Class of 2014 were about to graduate. The speaker who delivered the commencement speech was Admiral William H. McRaven. But who cares right? 

     Well, Admiral McRaven has served the nation for thirty-three years as a Navy SEAL. He has commanded at every level in the ranks, from trainee to a four-star naval admiral through his distinguished level of service. But who cares right? 

​   Surprisingly the commencement speech was enlightening. It's not your typical graduation speech that lasts for a few hours. Admiral McRaven shares his the ten most important lessons he learned in the military in 18-short minutes, yet its virtually guaranteed to leave you feeling inspired to do the little things that can change your life... and maybe the world. 

Below is where you'll find up to five quotes gathered from each chapter as they are ones that best summarizes the chapter, the ones that are the most notable, or the ones that had the most impact on me while I was reading the book. ​

​"If you want to change the world... start off by making your bed."

"Making my bed correctly was not going to be an opportunity for praise. It was expected of me. It was my first task of the day and doing it right was important. It demonstrated discompline. It showed my attention to detail, and at the end of the day it would a reminder that I had dome something well, something to be proud of, no matter small the task." 

"In battle soldiers die, families grieve, your days are long and filled with anxious moments. You search for something that can give you solace, that can motivate you to begin your day, that can be a sense of pride in an oftentimes ugly world. It is daily life that needs this same sense of structure. Nothing can replace the strength and comfort on one's faith, but sometimes the simple act of making your bed can give the lift you need to start your day and provide you the satisfaction to end it right." 

Below is where you'll find up to five quotes gathered from each chapter as they are ones that best summarizes the chapter, the ones that are the most notable, or the ones that had the most impact on me while I was reading the book. ​

Below is where you'll find up to five quotes gathered from each chapter as they are ones that best summarizes the chapter, the ones that are the most notable, or the ones that had the most impact on me while I was reading the book. 

Below is where you'll find the text summaries as well as the video summaries.