You never fail if you know in your heart that you did the best of which you are capable. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Passion is temporary. It doesn't last long. Love is enduring. And that's the important thing. If we all had love in our… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
If you let social activities take precedence over your academic activities, then you will soon lose your basketball activities. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
A mistake is valuable if you do four things with it: recognize it, admit it, learn from it, forget it — John Wooden Copy Share Image
When it's over and you look in the mirror, did you do the best you were capable of? If yes, you will… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
If pursuing material things becomes your only goal, you will fail in so many ways. Besides, in time all material things go… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The important things to me are your faith, your family and your friends. If you have that, you have everything. — 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 don't believe in looking back. If you make a decision that you think is the proper one at a time, then… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The true leader isn't really looking for leadership. He's trying to set an example and be in the proper way to get… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Knowledge is not enough to get desired results. You must have the more elusive ability to teach and to motivate. This defines… — 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
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
The general feeling is, if you don't treat everyone the same you're showing partiality. To me, that's when you show the most… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
There are little details in everything you do, and if you get away from any one of the little details, you're not… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
We’re all imperfect and we all have needs. The weak usually do not ask for help, so they stay weak. If we… — 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
You can always look back and see where you might have done something differently, changed this or that. If you can learn… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
One of my constant reminders was, "End practice on a happy note." I wanted the boys to want to come out to… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
While I made my living as a coach, I have lived my life to be a mentor-and to be mentored!-constantly.Everything in the… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
A Dominican monk, Father Henri Didon, used it as a watchword for his pupils in sports at Arcueil College in Paris. Baron… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The leader has to command the respect of all those under his supervision - and he must be open to those under… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Make each day a masterpiece. Don't think your best days are out there somewhere. Why not today? Why can't today be a… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
If you get too engrossed and involved and concerned in regard to things over which you have no control, it will adversely… — 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
We can plan a roadtrip or a workday down to the last detail but the unexpected will always arise. If we are… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
For an athlete to function properly, he must be intent. There has to be a definite purpose and goal if you are… — 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
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
Approval is a greater motivator than disapproval, but we have to disapprove on occasion when we correct. It’s necessary. I make corrections… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
As a leader, you must be filled with energy and eagerness, joy and love for what you do. If you lack enthusiasm… — 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
If I did only what I wanted to do, I would not be obedient to the Creator. Sometimes He wants us to… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Lead, don't drive. And give credit. Don't blame. If an officer on your team suggested something and it worked well, give them… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
It takes time to create excellence. If it could be done quickly, more people would do it. — 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
