The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Some of my greatest pleasures have come from finding ways to overcome obstacles. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Five years from now, you’re the same person except for the people you’ve met and the books you’ve read. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Don't get discouraged: it is often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock. Ability may get you to the… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The individual who is mistake-free is also probably sitting around doing nothing. And that is a very big mistake. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I don't believe in looking back. If you make a decision that you think is the proper one at a time, then… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating. Youngsters need good models more than they need critics. It's one… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Leadership is the ability to get individuals to work together for the common good and the best possible results while at the… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Never try to be better than someone else. Learn from others, and try to be the best you can be. Success is… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
We can give without loving, but we can't love without giving. In fact, love is nothing unless we give it to someone. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Adversity often produces an unexpected opportunity. Look for it ! Appreciate and utilize it! This is difficult to do if you're feeling… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
We’re all imperfect and we all have needs. The weak usually do not ask for help, so they stay weak. If we… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
You can always look back and see where you might have done something differently, changed this or that. If you can learn something, fine, but never second-guess yourself. It's wasted effort… Does worrying about it, complaining about it, change it? Nope, it just wastes your time. And if you complain about it to other people, you're also wasting their time.… — John Wooden Copy Share
Time lost is time lost. It’s gone forever. Some people tell themselves that they will work twice as hard tomorrow to make… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I never yelled at my players much. That would have been artificial stimulation, which doesn't last very long. I think it's like… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
What you do in practice is going to determine your level of success. I used to tell my players, 'You have to… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I grew up on a farm. We learned that there was a season to plant, a season to water, and season to… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Remember this your lifetime through: Tomorrow there will be more to do. And failure waits for all who stay With some success… — 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
“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
