Knowledge is not enough to get desired results. You must have the more elusive ability to teach and to motivate. This defines… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Your energy and enjoyment, drive and dedication will stimulate and greatly inspire others. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I believe we are most likely to succeed when ambition is focused on noble and worthy purposes and outcomes rather than on… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Motivating through fear may work in the short term to get people to do something, but over the long run I believe… — 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
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
One of the greatest motivating things that a coach has is the bench. They all love to play, all of them. You… — 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
