The team that makes the most mistakes usually wins, because doers make mistakes — John Wooden Copy Share Image
If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes. — 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
When you hurry you're more apt to make mistakes. But you have to be quick. If you're not quick you can't get… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The close games are usually lost, rather than won. What I mean by that is games are mostly won because of the… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The person who is afraid to risk failure seldom has to face success. I expected my players to make mistakes, as long… — 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
