Being your best when your best is needed. The ability to enjoy challenges when things become difficult and to derive exhilaration from… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Adversity often produces an unexpected opportunity. Look for it ! Appreciate and utilize it! This is difficult to do if you're feeling… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
It is difficult for young players to learn - because of the great emphasis on records - but, ideally, the joy and… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I believe one of the requirements of good leadership is the ability to listen - really listen - to those in your… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Goals should be difficult to achieve because those achieved with little effort are seldom appreciated, give little personal satisfaction, and are often… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
“It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it. -John wooden” — John wooden Copy Share Image
“I remain convinced to this day that compassion like that—sincerely caring for your players and maintaining an active interest in their lives, concerns, and… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I'm not going to say I was opposed to the Vietnam War. I'm going to say I'm opposed to war. But I'm also opposed… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating...too often fathers neglect it because they get so caught up in making a… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Approval is a greater motivator than disapproval, but we have to disapprove on occasion when we correct. It’s necessary. I make corrections only after… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Each of us has a huge capacity to learn and to achieve. Being ever alert makes the task of becoming all we are capable… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Stay the course. When thwarted try again; harder; smarter. Persevere relentlessly. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
