Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.
JOHN WOODENNever make excuses. Your friends don’t need them and your foes won’t believe them.
More John Wooden Quotes
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What is right is more important than who is right.
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It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.
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If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.
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I think that in any group activity – whether it be business, sports, or family – there has to be leadership or it won’t be successful.
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Ability is a poor man’s wealth.
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Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.
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No one can really honestly be the very best, no one.
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Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who’ll argue with you.
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The most important thing in the world is family and love.
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I don’t believe in praying to win.
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A strong leader accepts blame and gives the credit. A weak leader gives blame and accepts the credit.
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I had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don’t criticize a teammate. Never be late.
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Never lie, never cheat, never steal.
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We can have no progress without change, whether it be basketball or anything else.
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It takes time to create excellence. If it could be done quickly, more people would do it.
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