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Be slow to correct and quick to commend.

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
Slow
Commend
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Correct

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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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If I were a young coach today, I would be extremely careful in selecting assistants.
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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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Adaptability is being able to adjust to any situation at any given time.
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Remember this, the choices you make in life, make you.
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