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Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.
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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As long as you try your best, you are never a failure. That is, unless you blame others.
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Promise yourself you will talk health, happiness, and prosperity as often as possible. Promise to think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best in yourself and others. Promise to forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements in the future.
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What a leader learns after you've learned it all counts most of all.
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People ask me if I'd permit fancy things, like dunks. Well, if they did dunk, it was with no fancy flair. No behind-the-back dribbles or passes unless necessary. If it was for show, you were on the bench.
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Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings everyday.
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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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I worry that business leaders are more interested in material gain than they are in having the patience to build up a strong organization, and a strong organization starts with caring for their people.
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Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
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Passion is temporary. It doesn't last long. Love is enduring. And that's the important thing. If we all had love in our lives to the degree that we should, it would be much happier.
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The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.
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If I did only what I wanted to do, I would not be obedient to the Creator. Sometimes He wants us to do certain things that we may not feel like doing. When it comes to what God asks of us, we need more than good intentions we need to follow through fully.
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My philosophy of defense is to keep the pressure on an opponent until you get to his emotions
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Success travels in the company of very hard work. There is no trick, no easy way.
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Being your best when your best is needed. The ability to enjoy challenges when things become difficult and to derive exhilaration from them.
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