Before success comes patience... when we add to our accomplishments the element of hard work over a long period of time, we'll… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Time lost is time lost. It’s gone forever. Some people tell themselves that they will work twice as hard tomorrow to make… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Don't think that you can make up for it by working twice as hard tomorrow. If you have it within your power… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I think anyone's success depends on working hard, Industriousness and Enthusiasm, enjoying what you are doing. You can't work your best if… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I do not want players who do not have a keen desire to win and do not play hard and aggressively to… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
There is no substitute for hard work. If you're looking for the easy way, if you're looking for the trick, you might… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
You cannot attain and maintain physical condition unless you are morally and mentally conditioned. And it is impossible to be in moral… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
It's important to keep trying to do what you think is right no matter how hard it is or how often you… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
We almost have to force or drive ourselves to work hard if we are to reach our potential. If we don't enjoy… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
In 1948, I began coaching basketball at UCLA. Each hour of practice we worked very hard. Each day we worked very hard.… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Condition comes from hard work during practice and proper mental and moral conduct between practices. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Success travels in the company of very hard work. There is no trick, no easy way. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Mix idealism with realism and add hard work. This will often bring much more than you could ever hope for. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Opponents are working very hard to defeat us. Let's not do it for them by defeating ourselves from within. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Never did I want to call the first time-out during a game. Never. I wanted UCLA to come out and run our… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
If you spend too much time learning the 'tricks' of the trade, you may not learn the trade. There are no shortcuts.… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
You have to work hard, and you have to enjoy what you're doing. If you don't enjoy it, no matter how hard… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Losing is only temporary and not encompassing. You must simply study it, learn from it, and try hard not to lose the… — 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
