Charlotte Creech’s Post

💡 Wednesday Words of Wisdom: "You're not entitled to anything but more hard work." - Admiral William McRaven (U.S. Navy, Retired) One of my favorite parts about being a USAA employee is the Military Leadership Series the company hosts, which spotlights current and former military leaders who come speak to us about the challenges they have faced and the many lessons learned in the process. I love learning, and I especially love learning from our warfighters, who help me sharpen my military acumen and garner wisdom that can be translated from the battlefield to the boardroom. Last week, I was thrilled to hear from Adm. McRaven. Most of us in Texas relate to him as the former chancellor of the University of Texas system who is well-known for his now-viral commencement advice to Longhorns graduates: “Make your bed.” However, his accomplishments and advice span well beyond that. My list of insights gained from Adm. McRaven's fireside chat is long, but I'll share one takeaway here today. It doesn't matter how skilled you are, how many times you've succeeded in the past, or how much authority and stature you possess in your role. The only easy day was yesterday, and you are only as good as how you show up the next time you are needed to deliver. As leaders and teammates, we must demonstrate the attitude that we have something to prove every day. It's an honor to be a leader, and while we don't have to be perfect, we do have to continuously prove we are worthy to serve our team and earn their respect. There is no entitlement, and the hard work never ends. #wednesdaywow #usaaemployee #makeyourbed #admiralmcraven #workhard