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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
It takes time to create excellence. If it could be done quickly, more people would do it. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I constantly caution our teams: 'Play your game, just play your game. Eventually, if you play your game, stick to your style,… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
When people ask me now if I miss coaching UCLA basketball games, the national championships, the attention, the trophies, and everything that… — 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
Ten strong horses could not pull an empty baby carriage if they worked independently of each other. — 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
What you do in practice is going to determine your level of success. I used to tell my players, 'You have to… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Having the courage to make decisions and take action. Never be afraid to fail. You have nothing to fear if you have… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
People ask me if I'd permit fancy things, like dunks. Well, if they did dunk, it was with no fancy flair. No… — 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
