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When opportunity comes it is too late to prepare.

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
Prepare
Late
Opportunity
Comes

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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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In spite of all that doctors know, and their studies never end, the best cure of all when spirits fall is a kind note from a friend.
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You can’t do anything about yesterday, and the only way to improve tomorrow is by what you do right now.
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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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Although I wanted my players to work to win, I tried to convince them they had always won when they had done their best.
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Be prepared and be honest.
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It's important to keep trying to do what you think is right no matter how hard it is or how often you fail. Never stop trying
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In life, worthwhile accomplishments and acquisitions take time. Usually the better the reward, the more time it takes to acquire it.
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We are many, but are we much?
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You can always do more than you think you can.
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I also wanted my basketball players to know that I really cared about them. Forget basketball as a person, I cared, I cared about their family.
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Ability may get you to the top, nut it takes chracter to keep you there - mental, moral, and physical.
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You haven't taught until they've learned.
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If we, as coaches, aren't teachers, we are nothing
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Team spirit means you are willing to sacrifice personal considerations for the welfare of all. That defines a team player.
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You've never heard of them- and you never will .
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Your energy and enjoyment, drive and dedication will stimulate and greatly inspire others.
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