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It matters not the subject taught, nor all the books on all the shelves, What matters most, yes most of all, is what the teachers are themselves.

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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I'm no wizard, and I don't like being thought of in that light at all. I think of a wizard as being some sort of magician or something, doing something on the sly or something, and I don't want to be thought of in that way.
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The more concerned we become over the things we can't control, the less we will do with the things we can control
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We must be challenged to improve, and adversity is the challenger.
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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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If I did only what I wanted to do, I would not be obedient to the Creator. Sometimes He wants us to do certain things that we may not feel like doing. When it comes to what God asks of us, we need more than good intentions we need to follow through fully.
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I don't think I was a fine game coach I think I was a good practice coach.
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People want to believe you are sincerely interested in them as a person, not just what they can do for you.
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Big things are accomplished when we master the little things.
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While you, the leader, can teach many things, character is not taught easily to adults who arrive at your desk lacking it. Be cautious about taking on reclamation projects regardless of the talent they may possess. Have the courage to make character count among the qualities you seek in others.
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Work without joy is drudgery. Drudgery does not produce champions, nor does it produce great organizations.
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The best competition I have is against myself to become better
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Discipline of others isn't punishment. You discipline to help, to improve, to correct, to prevent, not to punish, humiliate, or retaliate.
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As a leader, you will receive a large amount of praise and criticism and you should not unduly affected by either.
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Adaptability is being able to adjust to any situation at any given time.
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Strive to accomplish the very best you are capable of. Nothing less than your best effort will suffice.
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There are little details in everything you do, and if you get away from any one of the little details, you're not teaching the thing as a whole. For it is little things which, together, make the whole. This, I think, is extremely important.
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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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You will never outperform your inner circle.
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Having the courage to make decisions and take action. Never be afraid to fail. You have nothing to fear if you have prepared to the best of your ability.
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