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Just do the best you can. No one can do more than that.

John Wooden

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John Wooden
Age: 99 †
Born: 1910
Born: October 14
Died: 2010
Died: May 26
Basketball Coach
Basketball Player
Military Officer
Hall
Indiana
John Robert Wooden
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You must be interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way.
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I was built up from my dad more than anyone else.
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Without organization and leadership toward a realistic goal, there is no chance of realizing more than a small percentage of your potential.
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Never mistake activity for achievement.
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Strive to accomplish the very best you are capable of. Nothing less than your best effort will suffice.
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Hardship brings people closer together if you share it.
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When we aren't alert, we miss opportunities to improve ourselves. We should always watch for circumstances or situations that can help or harm us and be eager to learn from these encounters.
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Promise to wear a cheerful appearance at all times and give every person you meet a smile.
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A leader’s most powerful ally is his or her own example.
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Too often, we just ask for help instead of really giving thanks for the many things that we've had and are so helpful to us that we did nothing to deserve, so we should give thanks each and every day and pray for guidance in helping us along the proper path.
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If we, as coaches, aren't teachers, we are nothing
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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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You can always do more than you think you can.
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