Don't let the things you can't do get in the way of the things you can. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
You must be interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Some of my greatest pleasures have come from finding ways to overcome obstacles. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Success travels in the company of very hard work. There is no trick, no easy way. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
You can’t do anything about yesterday, and the only way to improve tomorrow is by what you do right now. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Why do we dread adversity when we know that facing it is the only way to become stronger, smarter, better? — John Wooden Copy Share Image
If pursuing material things becomes your only goal, you will fail in so many ways. Besides, in time all material things go… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Cooperation - To get cooperation, you must give cooperation. Always seek to find the best way rather than insisting on your own… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Don't look for the big, quick improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at time. That's the only way it happens-and when… — 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 anyone's success depends on working hard, Industriousness and Enthusiasm, enjoying what you are doing. You can't work your best if… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I'm no wizard, and I don't like being thought of in that light at all. I think of a wizard as being… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
There is no substitute for hard work. If you're looking for the easy way, if you're looking for the trick, you might… — 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
The coach must never forget that he is, first of all, a teacher. He must come (be present), see (diagnose), and conquer… — 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
If you spend too much time learning the 'tricks' of the trade, you may not learn the trade. There are no shortcuts.… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The goal in life is the same as in basketball: make the effort to do the best you are capable of doing--in… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
When you improve a little each day, eventually big things occur. When you improve conditioning a little each day, eventually you have… — 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
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
