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The most important thing in the world is family and love.
John Wooden
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John Wooden
Age: 99 †
Born: 1910
Born: October 14
Died: 2010
Died: May 26
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John Robert Wooden
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We are all equal in that we can all strive to become the best we are capable of becoming. We can always improve but we shouldn't compare ourselves to others. We get in trouble when we start trying to measure up to someone else.
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Earlier in life, I put family in front of faith. I've fixed that. But I always tried to keep work fourth on the list. I was proud when [my wife] Nellie told an interviewer, 'I never could tell whether John had a good practice or a bad practice, because he never brought it home'
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I was built up from my dad more than anyone else.
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The true leader isn't really looking for leadership. He's trying to set an example and be in the proper way to get the most productive results and don't realize it. When the followers get something done, if the leader has been what he should, they'll feel like they did it, not him. That's the way it should be.
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Be quick, but don't hurry.
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As long as you try your best, you are never a failure. That is, unless you blame others.
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We will begin by learning how to tie our shoes.
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We are many, but are we much?
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Place the team above yourself always.
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You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.
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If you stay intent and your ability warrants it, you will eventually reach the top of the mountain.
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One of the greatest motivating factors is the pat on the back, although with some individuals, you have to make the pat a little lower or a little harder.
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