Quote

First, do not betray yourself. Second, do not betray those you lead.

John Wooden

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

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
First
Betray
Lead
Second
Firsts

More quotes by John Wooden

Image
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.
John Wooden
Image
You have success within. It's up to you to bring it out.
John Wooden
Image
Condition comes from hard work during practice and proper mental and moral conduct between practices.
John Wooden
Image
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
John Wooden
Image
Five years from now, you’re the same person except for the people you’ve met and the books you’ve read.
John Wooden
Image
Place the team above yourself always.
John Wooden
Image
Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
John Wooden
Image
Show me what you can do don't tell me what you can do.
John Wooden
Image
You must be interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way.
John Wooden
Image
A good banker isn't careless with pennies a good leader isn't sloppy about details.
John Wooden
Image
You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.
John Wooden
Image
As long as you try your best, you are never a failure. That is, unless you blame others.
John Wooden
Image
The eight laws of learning are explanation, demonstration, imitation, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition.
John Wooden
Image
I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs.
John Wooden
Image
Details create success.
John Wooden
Image
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.
John Wooden
Image
One of the greatest motivating factors is the pat on the back, although with some individuals, you have to make the pat a little lower or a little harder.
John Wooden
Image
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.
John Wooden
Image
Always think of passing the ball before shooting it.
John Wooden
Image
Make no mistake, I always want to win, but I never fight with an opponent. My fight is within me it is the struggle to be the best I can be at whatever I do.
John Wooden