I’d rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.
JOHN WOODENThe best competition I have is against myself to become better.
More John Wooden Quotes
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Well, if you’re true to yourself you’re going to be true to everyone else.
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Never lie, never cheat, never steal.
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It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.
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Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
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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 am just a common man who is true to his beliefs.
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I don’t believe in fate.
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It’s not so important who starts the game but who finishes it.
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Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life.
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I found golf was too time consuming, but I did enjoy it.
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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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A strong leader accepts blame and gives the credit. A weak leader gives blame and accepts the credit.
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The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.
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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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Young people need models, not critics.
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Don’t give up on your dreams, or your dreams will give up on you.
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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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Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.
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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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A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.
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Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
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Discipline yourself, and others won’t need to.
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Make each day your masterpiece.
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Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.
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Love is the most important thing in the world. Hate, we should remove from the dictionary.
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No one can really honestly be the very best, no one.
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