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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
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Any structure must have a strong foundation. The cornerstones anchor the foundation. For some reason the cornerstones that I chose to begin with I never changed.
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Condition comes from hard work during practice and proper mental and moral conduct between practices.
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The Good Lord in his infinite wisdom, did not create us all equal when it comes to size, strength, appearance, or various aptitudes. But success is not being better than someone else, success is the peace of mind that is a direct result of self-satisfacti on in knowing that you gave your best effort to become the best of which you are capable.
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I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs.
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Never mistake activity for achievement.
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Don't look for the big, quick improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at time. That's the only way it happens-and when it happens, it lasts.
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Be quick without hurrying.
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Many ... have tremendous God-given gifts, but they don't focus on the development of those gifts. Who are these individuals? You've never heard of them- and you never will .
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I talked to the players and tried to make them aware of what was good and bad, but I didn't try to run their lives.
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A leader’s most powerful ally is his or her own example.
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You must be interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way.
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You control the terms of the conflict. Make them play your game. Don't try to play theirs.
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Big things are accomplished only through the perfection of minor details.
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Character is more important than any other leadership trait.
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Too often, we just ask for help instead of really giving thanks for the many things that we've had and are so helpful to us that we did nothing to deserve, so we should give thanks each and every day and pray for guidance in helping us along the proper path.
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People ask me if I'd permit fancy things, like dunks. Well, if they did dunk, it was with no fancy flair. No behind-the-back dribbles or passes unless necessary. If it was for show, you were on the bench.
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Good players can take coaching great players can take coaching and learn.
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Happiness begins when selfishness ends.
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There is no great fun, satisfaction, or joy derived from doing something that's easy.
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Good judgment, common sense, and reason all fly out the window when emotions kick down your door.
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