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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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John Wooden
Age: 99 †
Born: 1910
Born: October 14
Died: 2010
Died: May 26
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More quotes by John Wooden
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.
John Wooden
Fairness is giving all people the treatment they earn and deserve. It doesn't mean treating everyone alike.
John Wooden
It is important for us to see that our mentors are human and therefore fallible it makes our own shortcomings more tenable.
John Wooden
It is harmful to compare yourself to others. Others will do that for you.
John Wooden
Details create success.
John Wooden
Opponents are working very hard to defeat us. Let's not do it for them by defeating ourselves from within.
John Wooden
The greatest ally you have to get things working well and the players performing as a team is the bench. Don't be afraid to use it, either for the star player or anyone else.
John Wooden
It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it.
John Wooden
My assistants and I often would spend more time planning a practice than the actual practice itself
John Wooden
My philosophy of defense is to keep the pressure on an opponent until you get to his emotions
John Wooden
What a leader learns after you've learned it all counts most of all.
John Wooden
Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.
John Wooden
I think permitting the game to become too physical takes away a little bit of the beauty.
John Wooden
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.
John Wooden
Teamwork is not a preference, it is a requirement.
John Wooden
Team spirit means you are willing to sacrifice personal considerations for the welfare of all. That defines a team player.
John Wooden
How hard you work at correcting your faults reveals your character.
John Wooden
If you stay intent and your ability warrants it, you will eventually reach the top of the mountain.
John Wooden
Be prepared and be honest.
John Wooden
With the experience to judge, one need not pre-judge.
John Wooden
