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Success travels in the company of very hard work. There is no trick, no easy way.

John Wooden

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John Wooden
Age: 99 †
Born: 1910
Born: October 14
Died: 2010
Died: May 26
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Motivating through fear may work in the short term to get people to do something, but over the long run I believe personal pride is a much greater motivator. It produces far better results that last for a much longer time.
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Once you become a good person, then you have a chance of becoming a good basketball player.
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How hard you work at correcting your faults reveals your character.
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The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.
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I like to spend time in the past, with the things that have been important to me.
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You can always do more than you think you can.
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Never complain about the officiating. It does no good. During the game I don't want to be fighting two opponents.
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Promise yourself to make all your friends know there is something in them that is special and that you value.
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Others may have more ability than you, they may be larger, faster, quicker, better jumpers ... but no one should be your superior in respect to team spirit, loyalty, enthusiasm, cooperation, determination, industriousness, fight effort, and character.
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The problem with new is you don't have time for the old ones.
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Never try to be better than somebody else. But most importantly, never cease trying to be the best you can be.
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