I had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don’t criticize a teammate. Never be late.
JOHN WOODENTalent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
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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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Don’t measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.
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I’m not afraid to die.
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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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The best competition I have is against myself to become better.
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Never make excuses. Your friends don’t need them and your foes won’t believe them.
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I think you have to be what you are. Don’t try to be somebody else. You have to be yourself at all times.
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I was built up from my dad more than anyone else.
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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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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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I don’t believe in fate.
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Well, if you’re true to yourself you’re going to be true to everyone else.
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Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
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A mistake is valuable if you do four things with it: recognize it, admit it, learn from it, forget it.
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