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
Each of us must make the effort to contribute to the best of our ability according to our individual talents. And then… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Your energy and enjoyment, drive and dedication will stimulate and greatly inspire others. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Remember, results aren't the criteria for success — it's the effort made for achievement that is most important. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The goal in life is the same as in basketball: make the effort to do the best you are capable of doing--in… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Success is a personal matter - only you as an individual can tell if you did everything within your power to give… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Strive to accomplish the very best you are capable of. Nothing less than your best effort will suffice. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The Good Lord in his infinite wisdom, did not create us all equal when it comes to size, strength, appearance, or various… — 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 never fail if you know in your heart that you did the best of which you are capable. I did my… — 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
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
You may be better than the rest, but you are not a success until you have made the effort to become the… — 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
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
Don't permit fear of failure to prevent effort. We are all imperfect and will fail on occasions, but fear of failure is… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
When you give total effort - everything you have - the score can never make you a loser. And when you do… — 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
