John Wooden Quote by John wooden Download Open image ““It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it. -John wooden”” — John wooden ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.0 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare Finishes John Game Finishes Important Starts John Wooden Starts Game
“The crowd and its team had finally understood that in games, as in many things, the ending, the final score, is only part of… — Thomas Boswell Copy Share Image
“He was, in short, a hard-to-please, detail-obsessed, hyper-organized taskmaster and control freak—which made it all the more jarring when he adopted a hands-off approach… — Seth Davis Copy Share Image
“It all starts with you, and that which never starts, also finishes with you.” — Anthony Liccione Copy Share Image
“The end of every game is an anti-climax. What you thought you would feel you don't feel, what you thought was so important isn't… — Jeanette Winterson Copy Share Image
“There will always be someone trying to beat you first in line, and also the finish line.” — Anthony Liccione 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
“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
Whether you know it or not, whether you like it or not, the habits you are developing now will be with you for the… — 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
I haven't ever really had a goal to break that record or catch John Wooden. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
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