I am not as good as I ought to be. I am not as good as I want to be. I am not as good as I’m going to be. But I am thankful that I am better than I used to be.
JOHN WOODENI had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don’t criticize a teammate. Never be late.
More John Wooden Quotes
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Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life.
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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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Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.
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Never lie, never cheat, never steal.
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Never make excuses. Your friends don’t need them and your foes won’t believe them.
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Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.
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Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.
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It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.
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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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Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
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Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who’ll argue with you.
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Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.
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Earn the right to be proud and confident.
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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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When you hurry you’re more apt to make mistakes. But you have to be quick. If you’re not quick you can’t get things done.
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