John Wooden Quote by John Wooden Download Open image ““Be prepared and be honest." -John Wooden”” — John Wooden ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.0 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare John Wooden
“We have to be honest about what we want and take risks rather than lie to ourselves and make excuses to stay in our… — Roy Bennett Copy Share Image
“Perhaps what we most need was a kick in our complacency — to prepare us or what lies ahead.” — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“We have to be prepared and willing to discover what is true even at the cost of our comfort. For real security always lies… — Bhikkhu Bodhi Copy Share Image
“There are certain things in life for which we can never be prepared.” — Jill Bialosky Copy Share Image
“One final word: always be prepared. Surprises happen when you least expect them.” — Joseph J. Bailey Copy Share Image
“Keep your promises and be consistent. Be the kind of person others can trust.” — Roy T. Bennett Copy Share Image
“Every promise you keep, you increase your chances of being reliable.” — Gift Gugu Mona Copy Share Image
“But I had learned deceptions could be uttered with a straight face, a warm smile might conceal malice, and that the most dangerous lies… — Sue Lynn Tan Copy Share Image
“Being prepared prevents us from getting tripped up by unexpected glitches and surprises.” — Susan C. Young 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
“It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it. -John wooden” — John wooden Copy Share Image
“UCLA basketball coach John Wooden told players who scored to give a smile, wink, or nod to the player who gave them a good… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
John Wooden would say never mistake activity for achievement. Sometimes we think we're really doing well on a given day. But 'What did you… — Don Yaeger Copy Share Image
“True character is what you say and do when no one is looking.” ~John Wooden” — Orly Wahba Copy Share Image
John Wooden has been a vital force in the lives of many with his inspirational messages. He represents all the elements necessary to be… — Dick Vitale Copy Share Image
I love to read autobiographies. [What is your favorite autobiography?] the autobiography of Coach John Wooden. Everybody has a struggle so it's about seeing… — Meb Keflezighi Copy Share Image
Growing up, my parents were very, very strict. And then I went to UCLA with John Wooden, who was just off the charts. — Bill Walton Copy Share Image
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others… — Aleatha Romig Copy Share Image
The risk of failure is a very personal thing. One of the quotes I like, I think this came from the famous basketball coach… — Les Wexner Copy Share Image
“Whenever the story of John Wooden’s life gets told, his years at UCLA before he started winning championships are usually characterized as a period… — Seth Davis Copy Share Image
There's never been a finer man in American sports than John Wooden, or a finer coach. — Rick Reilly Copy Share Image
I believe ability can get you to the top,” says coach John Wooden, “but it takes character to keep you there.… It’s so easy… — Anonymous Copy Share Image