Admiral William H. McRaven is a retired U.S. Navy Four-Star admiral and acclaimed author best known for his books on leadership, personal responsibility, and U.S. Special Operations. Notably celebrated for his work Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World, based on his 2014 University of Texas commencement speech, McRaven inspires readers to improve themselves and the world around them. He also authored Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations, which recounts his experiences in the U.S. military over 37 years.

William McRaven was born in North Carolina and grew up in a military family. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated in 1977, and later earned his master's degree from the Naval Postgraduate School. His other accomplishments include orchestrating the raid that killed Osama bin Laden in 2011. Aside from his military and writing careers, McRaven is an avid runner and enjoys spending time with his family.

Born: November 06, 1955
Hometown: Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA