It is important for us to see that our mentors are human and therefore fallible; it makes our own shortcomings more tenable. - John Wooden

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It is important for us to see that our mentors are human and therefore fallible; it makes our own shortcomings more tenable.

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About John Wooden

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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