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Love is the most powerful four letter word.

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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
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Powerful
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Love
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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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If you stay intent and your ability warrants it, you will eventually reach the top of the mountain.
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Winning takes talent to repeat takes character.
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Winning games, titles and championships isn't all it's cracked up to be, but getting there, the journey, is a lot more than it's cracked up to be.
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I constantly caution our teams: 'Play your game, just play your game. Eventually, if you play your game, stick to your style, class will tell in the end.' This does not mean that we will always outscore our opponent, but it does insure that we will not beat ourselves.
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You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.
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Discipline yourself - so others don't have to.
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Teamwork is not a preference, it is a requirement.
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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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We don’t have to be superstars or win championships…. All we have to do is learn to rise to every occasion, give our best effort, and make those around us better as we do it.
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I talked to the players and tried to make them aware of what was good and bad, but I didn't try to run their lives.
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Just do the best you can. No one can do more than that.
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It takes time to create excellence. If it could be done quickly, more people would do it.
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Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.
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If we, as coaches, aren't teachers, we are nothing
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Leaders must have patience for those under your supervision. Don't expect too much too soon. Maybe it was easy for you, but that doesn't mean it's going to be easy for somebody else. Be sure you have patience.
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Remember, results aren't the criteria for success — it's the effort made for achievement that is most important.
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Do not get so concerned with making a living that you forget to make a life.
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