The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.
JOHN WOODENA mistake is valuable if you do four things with it: recognize it, admit it, learn from it, forget it.
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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It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.
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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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Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.
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Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
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Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.
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Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
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Be prepared and be honest.
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Love is the most important thing in the world. Hate, we should remove from the dictionary.
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The eight laws of learning are explanation, demonstration, imitation, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition.
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Just try to be the best you can be; never cease trying to be the best you can be. That’s in your power.
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I’d rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.
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If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.
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Make each day your masterpiece.
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Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.
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The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
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I don’t believe in praying to win.
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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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The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.
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Teaching players during practices was what coaching was all about to me.
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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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Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.
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The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.
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Ability is a poor man’s wealth.
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Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who’ll argue with you.
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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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