Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life.
JOHN WOODENDon’t let making a living prevent you from making a life.
JOHN WOODENI like to spend time in the past, with the things that have been important to me.
JOHN WOODENTalent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
JOHN WOODENIt’s not so important who starts the game but who finishes it.
JOHN WOODENChampions never complain, they are too busy getting better.
JOHN WOODENDon’t give up on your dreams, or your dreams will give up on you.
JOHN WOODENIf you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.
JOHN WOODENBe prepared and be honest.
JOHN WOODENThe main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.
JOHN WOODENI think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.
JOHN WOODENI think you have to be what you are. Don’t try to be somebody else. You have to be yourself at all times.
JOHN WOODENWhatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who’ll argue with you.
JOHN WOODENAll of life is peaks and valleys. Don’t let the peaks get too high and the valleys too low.
JOHN WOODENA strong leader accepts blame and gives the credit. A weak leader gives blame and accepts the credit.
JOHN WOODENIt’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.
JOHN WOODENIt takes time to create excellence. If it could be done quickly, more people would do it.
JOHN WOODEN