In June of 2014, Admiral William McRaven of the U.S. Navy addressed the graduates of his alma mater, the University of Texas at Austin. In his remarks, he connects his Navy SEAL training with important advice for success in life–steps one can take to change the world.
As you watch the speech, consider the following:
1) What is the topic of the speech?
2) What is the purpose of the speech?
3) What details and examples are effective at establishing the purpose?
After viewing the speech, write a response in which you select the 2-3 traits that you find not only useful, but the most likely to have the desired effect. Explain why you find that trait important and why you think it would be an effective one to adopt if you indeed wish to change the world.