Approval is a greater motivator than disapproval, but we have to disapprove on occasion when we correct. It’s necessary. I make corrections… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Stay the course. When thwarted try again; harder; smarter. Persevere relentlessly. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Every person under your supervision is different. They're all different. They're identical in most ways, but not in all ways. You have… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I've never stopped trying to do what's right. I'm not doing it to earn favor with God. I'm doing it because it's… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I don't think I was a fine game coach. I'm trying to be honest. I think I was a good practice coach. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I talked to the players and tried to make them aware of what was good and bad, but I didn't try to… — 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
My bench never heard me mention winning. My whole emphasis was for each one of my players to try to learn to… — 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
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
You control the terms of the conflict. Make them play your game. Don't try to play theirs. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
We are all equal in that we can all strive to become the best we are capable of becoming. We can always… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
It's important to keep trying to do what you think is right no matter how hard it is or how often you… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Never try to be better than somebody else. But most importantly, never cease trying to be the best you can be. — 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
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
Just try to be the best you can be; never cease trying to be the best you can be. That's in your… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
As long as you try your best, you are never a failure. That is, unless you blame others. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Losing is only temporary and not encompassing. You must simply study it, learn from it, and try hard not to lose the… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I think you have to be what you are. Don't try to be somebody else. You have to be yourself at all… — 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
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
