If there's anything you could point out where I was a little different, it was the fact that I never mentioned winning. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
There are no big things, only a logical accumulation of little things done at a very high standard of performance. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I think permitting the game to become too physical takes away a little bit of the beauty. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
One of the greatest motivating factors is the pat on the back, although with some individuals, you have to make the pat… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
A knowledge of and the ability to properly and quickly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared and cover every little detail. — 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
Loyalty is very important when things get a little tough, as they often do when the challenge is great. Loyalty is a… — 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
You have to apply yourself each day to becoming a little better. By becoming a little better each and every day, over… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
When you improve a little each day, eventually big things occur. When you improve conditioning a little each day, eventually you have… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
How many of us have conflicts with someone else- and how many of us pray for that person? We have individuals with… — 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
