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I don't believe in looking back. If you make a decision that you think is the proper one at a time, then that's the correct decision.

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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Strive to accomplish the very best you are capable of. Nothing less than your best effort will suffice.
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