You must be interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way. — John Wooden Best way Copy Share Image
Once you become a good person, then you have a chance of becoming a good basketball player. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
No one is an overachiever. How can you rise above your level of competency? Everyone is an underachiever to different degrees. The… — 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
One of the greatest motivating things that a coach has is the bench. They all love to play, all of them. You… — John Wooden Benches Copy Share Image
I believe correcting is the positive approach. I believe in the positive approach. Always have. — John Wooden Approach Copy Share Image
“You can’t live a perfect day until you do something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” — John Wooden Perfect day 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 Being the best 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… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I don't believe in looking back. If you make a decision that you think is the proper one at a time, then… — 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
Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books -… — John Wooden Art Copy Share Image
There are little details in everything you do, and if you get away from any one of the little details, you're not… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The general feeling is, if you don't treat everyone the same you're showing partiality. To me, that's when you show the most… — 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,… — John Wooden Compassion 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
You never fail if you know in your heart that you did the best of which you are capable. I did my… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Profound responsibilities come with teaching and coaching. You can do so much good–or harm. It’s why I believe that next to parenting,… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
