Admiral McRaven addresses the University of Texas at Austin Class of 2014

Remarks by Naval Adm. William H. McRaven, B.J. '77, ninth commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, Texas Exes Life Member, and Distinguished Alumnus.

Admiral McRaven offered advice for changing the world from his 36 years of experience as a Navy SEAL: Ask for help when you need it, respect everyone, persevere through failures and, perhaps surprisingly, make your bed every day. Thanks for the sage words, Admiral. Hook 'em Horns!

University-Wide Commencement, The University of Texas at Austin, May 17, 2014. For more about the 131st Commencement at UT Austin, visit http://www.utexas.edu/know/2014/05/19/commencement-2014-the-eyes-of-texas-will-always-be-upon-you/

Footage courtesy of the Longhorn Network.