A Legend Passes - John Wooden Videos & Quotes
To celebrate John Wooden's life, we have decided to post some videos and quotes of John Wooden. Take a look. These are videos and quotes that every coach and every person should watch and read.
And please leave any comments below on how John Wooden influenced you, your favorite quotes, or anything else with John Wooden.
Must Watch John Wooden Videos:
John Wooden Quotes from Life Wisdom from Coach Wooden.
"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 I have proved to the individual that I highly value him. If they know we care for them, our correction won't be seen as judgmental. I also try to never make it personal."
"Be slow to correct and quick to commend."
"Honest people don't lie to others, to themselves, or to God."
"There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning."
"Kindness makes for much better teamwork."
"Concentrate on what you do have, not on what you don't."
"Regarding balance - it's the most important component in basketball and it is a very important part of life. We must always keep things in perspective so that we can maintain emotional control."
"Don't let making a living prevent you from making a life."
"Some of my greatest pleasures have come from finding ways to overcome obstacles."
"Do not permit what you cannot do to interfere with what you can do."
"If I am ever through learning, I am through."
Take time to go back and read these quotes. If you study them and revisit them, you'll find they are more powerful than you first think!
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