I do not judge success based on championships; rather, I judge it on how close we came to realizing our potential — John Wooden Copy Share Image
When you see a successful individual, a champion, you can be very sure that you are looking at an individual who pays… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
In life, worthwhile accomplishments and acquisitions take time. Usually the better the reward, the more time it takes to acquire it. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Success is mine when I work my hardest to become my best, and I alone determine whether I do so. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming. — 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 is a personal matter - only you as an individual can tell if you did everything within your power to give… — 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
Before success comes patience... when we add to our accomplishments the element of hard work over a long period of time, we'll… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best… — 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
