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Show me what you can do don't tell me what you can do.

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John Wooden
Age: 99 †
Born: 1910
Born: October 14
Died: 2010
Died: May 26
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Don't give up on your dreams, or your dreams will give up on you.
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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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The best competition I have is against myself to become better
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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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The coach must never forget that he is, first of all, a teacher. He must come (be present), see (diagnose), and conquer (correct). He must continuously be exploring for ways to improve himself in order that he may improve others and welcome every person and everything that maybe helpful to him.
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It's too late for preparation when opportunity strikes.
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A coach's primary function should be not to make better players, but to make better people
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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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A mistake is valuable if you do four things with it: recognize it, admit it, learn from it, forget it
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The life lessons taught by John Wooden have become legend. Here's a collection of some of the greatest 'Woodenisms.'
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How hard you work at correcting your faults reveals your character.
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Hardship brings people closer together if you share it.
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Winning breeds winning.
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Good coaching is about leadership and instilling respect in your players. Dictators lead through fear - good coaches do not.
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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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The outstanding coach is a teacher that gets all his squad to accept the role that he considers to be the most important for the welfare of all.
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Understand there is a price to be paid for achieving anything of significance. You must be willing to pay the price.
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I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs.
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Helping others is perhaps the greatest joy! You cannot have a perfect day without helping others with no thought of getting something in return.
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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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