I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.
JOHN WOODENThe best competition I have is against myself to become better.
More John Wooden Quotes
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I was built up from my dad more than anyone else.
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I don’t believe in fate.
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Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.
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It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.
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There are many things that are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, and one of the most important is faith, which cannot be acquired without prayer.
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The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.
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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 mistake activity for achievement.
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I like to spend time in the past, with the things that have been important to me.
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If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?
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All of life is peaks and valleys. Don’t let the peaks get too high and the valleys too low.
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Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.
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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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Teaching players during practices was what coaching was all about to me.
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Champions never complain, they are too busy getting better.
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