I was built up from my dad more than anyone else.
JOHN WOODENWhatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who’ll argue with you.
More John Wooden Quotes
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The best competition I have is against myself to become better.
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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 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.
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A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.
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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 had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don’t criticize a teammate. Never be late.
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I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs.
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Champions never complain, they are too busy getting better.
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Earn the right to be proud and confident.
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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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The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.
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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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Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.
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Never make excuses. Your friends don’t need them and your foes won’t believe them.
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Make each day your masterpiece.
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