All change may not be progress, but all progress is the result of change — John Wooden Copy Share Image
There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
An effective leader allows exceptions to the rule for exceptional results or when circumstance demands. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Be more concerned with what you can do for others than what others can do for you. You’ll be surprised at the… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Remember, results aren't the criteria for success — it's the effort made for achievement that is most important. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Success may result in winning, but winning does not necessarily mean you are a success. — 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
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
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
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
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
Confidence - Poise and confidence are not possible unless you have prepared correctly. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Poise and… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The purpose is to help, to prevent, to correct, to improve, rather than to punish. Criticism is not meant to punish, but… — 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
The Good Lord in his infinite wisdom, did not create us all equal when it comes to size, strength, appearance, or various… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The true leader isn't really looking for leadership. He's trying to set an example and be in the proper way to get… — 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
