Do not get so concerned with making a living that you forget to make a life. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
All of life is peaks and valleys. Don't let the peaks get too high and the valleys too low. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
A life not lived for others is not a life, a game not played for others is not a game. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you. — John Wooden 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
Whether you know it or not, whether you like it or not, the habits you are developing now will be with you… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
In life, worthwhile accomplishments and acquisitions take time. Usually the better the reward, the more time it takes to acquire it. — 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… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Mentors are available at all stages of your leadership life - early, middle and late. Seek them out and listen; absorb their… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Being true to ourselves doesn't make us people of integrity. Charles Manson was true to himself, and as a result, he rightly… — 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
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
I always tried to make clear that basketball is not the ultimate. It is of small importance in comparison to the total… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
“During the toughest challenges in my life I’ve come to most appreciate all Coach Wooden means to me. The things he would… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Earlier in life, I put family in front of faith. I've fixed that. But I always tried to keep work fourth on… — 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
![“Earlier in life, I put family in front of faith. I've fixed that. But I always tried to keep work fourth on the list. I was proud when [my wife] Nellie told an interviewer, 'I never could tell whether John had a good practice or a bad practice, because he never brought it home'” quote by John Wooden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f11/john-wooden-420_faith_earlier-in-life-i-put-family-in-front-of_1977000.jpg)
