“It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it. -John wooden” — John wooden Copy Share Image
“UCLA basketball coach John Wooden told players who scored to give a smile, wink, or nod to the player who gave them… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
John Wooden would say never mistake activity for achievement. Sometimes we think we're really doing well on a given day. But 'What… — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
“True character is what you say and do when no one is looking.” ~John Wooden” — Orly Wahba Copy Share Image
John Wooden has been a vital force in the lives of many with his inspirational messages. He represents all the elements necessary… — Dick Vitale Copy Share Image
I love to read autobiographies. [What is your favorite autobiography?] the autobiography of Coach John Wooden. Everybody has a struggle so it's… — Meb Keflezighi Copy Share Image
Growing up, my parents were very, very strict. And then I went to UCLA with John Wooden, who was just off the… — Bill Walton Copy Share Image
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely… — Aleatha Romig Copy Share Image
The risk of failure is a very personal thing. One of the quotes I like, I think this came from the famous… — Les Wexner Copy Share Image
“Whenever the story of John Wooden’s life gets told, his years at UCLA before he started winning championships are usually characterized as… — Seth Davis Copy Share Image
There's never been a finer man in American sports than John Wooden, or a finer coach. — Rick Reilly Copy Share Image
I believe ability can get you to the top,” says coach John Wooden, “but it takes character to keep you there.… It’s… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I haven't ever really had a goal to break that record or catch John Wooden. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
“if you do the following three things, you will be successful in major college basketball. If you don’t do them, it will… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I was at UCLA when John Wooden was the basketball coach. The next coach was Gene Bartow, who got fired for winning… — Marshall Goldsmith Copy Share Image
The life lessons taught by John Wooden have become legend. Here's a collection of some of the greatest 'Woodenisms.' — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Don't mistake activity for achievement - practice the right way. - John Wooden I only play well when I'm prepared. If I… — Ivan Lendl Copy Share Image
“What is the book (or books) you’ve given most as a gift, and why? Or what are one to three books that… — Timothy Ferriss Copy Share Image
Coach John Wooden used seven players at UCLA. Coach Denny Crum used to say, 'The more moving parts you have, the greater… — Skip Prosser Copy Share Image
When I was growing up, I had a quote by John Wooden. It said, 'Working hard doesn't guarantee success, but not working… — Kelsey Plum Copy Share Image
I had a relationship with John Wooden. I spoke at his memorial service. — Ben Howland Copy Share Image