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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.

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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Be quick without hurrying.
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For an athlete to function properly, he must be intent. There has to be a definite purpose and goal if you are to progress. If you are not intent about what you are doing, you aren't able to resist the temptation to do something else that might be more fun at the moment.
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There are three things an athlete must do. You must be in physical condition ... You must execute properly and quickly the fundamentals ... and you must have eagerness to sacrifice personal interests or glory for the welfare of the team.
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A mentor must always guide, never push. It was my job to listen to them, offer my perspective, and encourage them to pursue the ideals they believed to be true.
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The courageous struggle for a noble cause should be considered success itself.
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We may not be the best conditioned team in the country, but our players think they are.
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First, do not betray yourself. Second, do not betray those you lead.
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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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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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You get ideas across better through listening and the pat-on-the-back method than you do with a kick on the pants.
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I am not as good as I ought to be. I am not as good as I want to be. I am not as good as I'm going to be. But I am thankful that I am better than I used to be.
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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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Success travels in the company of very hard work. There is no trick, no easy way.
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Champions never complain, they are too busy getting better
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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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Promise to wear a cheerful appearance at all times and give every person you meet a smile.
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The best competition I have is against myself to become better
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If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes.
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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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Team spirit means you are willing to sacrifice personal considerations for the welfare of all. That defines a team player.
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