Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The athlete who says that something can't be done should never interrupt the one who's doing it — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I discovered early on that the player who learned the fundamentals of basketball is going to have a much better chance of… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
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
Others may have more ability than you, they may be larger, faster, quicker, better jumpers ... but no one should be your… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Passion is temporary. It doesn't last long. Love is enduring. And that's the important thing. If we all had love in our… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
One of my constant reminders was, "End practice on a happy note." I wanted the boys to want to come out to… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
We should never let ambition cause us to sacrifice our integrity or diminish our efforts in other areas. However, we need to… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
When we aren't alert, we miss opportunities to improve ourselves. We should always watch for circumstances or situations that can help or… — 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
Too often, we just ask for help instead of really giving thanks for the many things that we've had and are so… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The courageous struggle for a noble cause should be considered success itself. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
If a player's not doing the things he should, put him on the bench. He'll come around. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
No individual should take the blame for a loss, because no individual should get the credit for a victory. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
As a leader, you will receive a large amount of praise and criticism and you should not unduly affected by either. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
You should never try to be better than someone else, you should always be learning from others. But you should never cease… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
You must believe in what you're doing, that what you're doing is the proper thing, the right thing. And you must have… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability. Do not let what… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
It is difficult for young players to learn - because of the great emphasis on records - but, ideally, the joy and… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
One of my constant reminders is, 'End practice on a happy note.' I want the boys to want to come out to… — 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
Good things take time, as they should. We shouldn't expect good things to happen overnight. Actually, getting something too easily or too… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
A coach's primary function should be not to make better players, but to make better people — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Love is the most important thing in the world. Hate, we should remove from the dictionary. — 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
