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It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it.

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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The Good Lord in his infinite wisdom, did not create us all equal when it comes to size, strength, appearance, or various aptitudes. But success is not being better than someone else, success is the peace of mind that is a direct result of self-satisfacti on in knowing that you gave your best effort to become the best of which you are capable.
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Too many people look on outscoring someone as winning, I never tried to get that across to my players.
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Place the team above yourself always.
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Some of my greatest pleasures have come from finding ways to overcome obstacles.
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Selfishness is the greatest challenge for a coach. Most players are more concerned with making themselves better than the team.
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Others may have more ability than you, they may be larger, faster, quicker, better jumpers ... but no one should be your superior in respect to team spirit, loyalty, enthusiasm, cooperation, determination, industriousness, fight effort, and character.
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We must be challenged to improve, and adversity is the challenger.
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Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
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I really believe that happiness comes from things that cannot taken away from you.
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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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Constantly be aware and observing. Always seek to improve yourself and the team.
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Promise yourself that you will talk health, happiness, and prosperity as often as possible.
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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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Our titles would not have been possible without the unselfishness displayed by all our teams, the team wins, not the individuals
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Champions are brilliant at the basics.
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Never complain about the officiating. It does no good. During the game I don't want to be fighting two opponents.
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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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A gifted player, who is not a team player, will ultimately hurt the team.
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