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“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.”

Quote by John Wooden

Book:Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success (Large Print 16pt)

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Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success (Large Print 16pt)

This book delves into the core values and principles that shaped the coaching philosophy of John Wooden, emphasizing the importance of character, teamwork, and discipline. It offers insights into Wooden's Pyramid of Success, a framework for personal and professional development. more

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John Wooden is a legendary basketball player and coach, born on October 14, 1910, and passed away on June 4, 2010. His achievements and influence in the basketball world have made him one of the greatest figures in basketball history. more

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“We can become great in the eyes of others, but we'll never become successful when we compromise our character and show disloyalty toward friends or teammates. The reverse is also true: No individual or team will become great without loyalty.”

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Book:Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success (Large Print 16pt)

Source: Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success (Large Print 16pt)

“We are all equal in that we can all strive to become the best we are capable of becoming. We can always improve but we shouldn't compare ourselves to others. We get in trouble when we start trying to measure up to someone else.”

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Book:Coach Wooden One-On-One

Source: Coach Wooden One-On-One

“In life, worthwhile accomplishments and acquisitions take time. Usually the better the reward, the more time it takes to acquire it.”

Rewards Accomplishment Acquire More Time Worthwhile Take Time Acquisition

Book:Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success (Large Print 16pt)

Source: Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success (Large Print 16pt)

“We should never let ambition cause us to sacrifice our integrity or diminish our efforts in other areas. However, we need to remember that we never reach a serious goal unless we have the intention of doing so.”

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Book:Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success (Large Print 16pt)

Source: Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success (Large Print 16pt)

“The person who is afraid to risk failure seldom has to face success. I expected my players to make mistakes, as long as they were mistakes of commission. A mistake of commission happens when you are doing what should be done but don't get the results you want.”

Want Should Persons Long Done Happens Faces Results Mistake Player Risk Expected Making Mistakes

Book:Coach Wooden One-On-One

Source: Coach Wooden One-On-One

“When we aren't alert, we miss opportunities to improve ourselves. We should always watch for circumstances or situations that can help or harm us and be eager to learn from these encounters.”

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Author:John Wooden

“I believe correcting is the positive approach. I believe in the positive approach. Always have.”

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Author:John Wooden

“The close games are usually lost, rather than won. What I mean by that is games are mostly won because of the opponent making mistakes during crucial moments.”

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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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Author:John Wooden

“Make each day a masterpiece.”

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Book:Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court

Source: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court