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“We can plan a roadtrip or a workday down to the last detail but the unexpected will always arise. If we are not malleable, we will get left behind.”

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John Wooden

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

“We almost have to force or drive ourselves to work hard if we are to reach our potential. If we don't enjoy what we do, we won't be able to push as hard as we need to push for as long as we need to push to achieve our best. However, if we enjoy what we do and if we're enthusiastic about it, we'll do it better and come closer to becoming the best we can be.”

Ifs Needs Long Hard Able Force Enjoy Achieve Hard Work Becoming Enthusiastic Becoming The Best

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

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

“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.”

Want I Can Fighting Winning Mistake Struggle Opponents Being The Best

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

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

“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.”

Character Shows Eye Individual Successful Team Loyalty Compromise Reverse Teammate Becoming Successful Disloyalty

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.”

Trying Trouble Becoming Equal Capable Strive Compare

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)

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