John Wooden Quotes

American basketball coach (1910–2010)

John Robert Wooden (October 14, 1910 – June 4, 2010) was a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player (1961) and a coach (1973). He was the first person ever enshrined in both categories; only Lenny Wilkens and Bill Sharman have since been so honored. He was awarded the presidential Medal of Freedom in 2003. He led UCLA basketball program from 1948 until 1975. He was the coach for UCLA winning 10 championships in 12 years. He is also famous for his pyramid of success.

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Never mistake mere activity for accomplishment

Why does the person with the least to say usually take the longest to say it?

Drawing up plans such as these diagrams is the easy part. I did it thousands of times. Creating a successful organization with people who execute the plans at a level of Competitive Greatness — now, that’s the challenge of leadership.

principle, per-sis tence, and compassion — three

Long-Term Success Requires Short-Term Focus.

Solid respect without fear is what I was after. I wanted them to believe in themselves without being self-centered, intimidated or naive.

Why do we dread adversity when we know that facing it is the only way to become stronger, smarter, better?

John Wooden Quotes

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