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Respect a man, and he will do all the more.

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
Men
Ethics
Respect
Inspirational

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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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Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings everyday.
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First, do not betray yourself. Second, do not betray those you lead.
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Don't look for the big, quick improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at time. That's the only way it happens-and when it happens, it lasts.
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