Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.
JOHN WOODENDo not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
More John Wooden Quotes
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I was built up from my dad more than anyone else.
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I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.
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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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We can have no progress without change, whether it be basketball or anything else.
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Teaching players during practices was what coaching was all about to me.
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Discipline yourself, and others won’t need to.
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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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A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.
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The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
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Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.
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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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Champions never complain, they are too busy getting better.
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Be prepared and be honest.
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Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who’ll argue with you.
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Make each day your masterpiece.
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