The best competition I have is against myself to become better.
JOHN WOODENEarn the right to be proud and confident.
More John Wooden Quotes
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Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.
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The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.
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When you hurry you’re more apt to make mistakes. But you have to be quick. If you’re not quick you can’t get things done.
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Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.
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Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
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Never lie, never cheat, never steal.
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Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling.
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I’m not afraid to die.
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Make each day your masterpiece.
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I found golf was too time consuming, but I did enjoy it.
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It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.
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Be prepared and be honest.
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The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.
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Friendship is two-sided. It isn’t a friend just because someone’s doing something nice for you. That’s a nice person. There’s friendship when you do for each other. It’s like marriage – it’s two-sided.
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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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