John Wooden quotes - page 2

The outstanding coach is a teacher that gets all his squad to accept the role that he considers to be the most important for the welfare of all. (John Wooden)
Don't let making a living prevent you from making a life. View quote
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Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability. View quote
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The four laws of learning are: the first is demonstration of what you want. The second is the criticism of the demonstration. The third is the imitation of the correct model, and the fourth is repetition, over and over until it becomes habit where is you don't think about it. View quote
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Make every day your masterpiece. View quote
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You should never try to be better than someone else, you should always be learning from others. But you should never cease trying to be the best you could be because that's under your control and the other isn't. quoting his father. View quote
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It isn't about what you do, but how you do it. View quote
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Your reputation is what you're perceived to be, Your character is what you really are. View quote
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If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes. View quote
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There are many things that are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, and one of the most important is faith, which cannot be acquired without prayer. View quote
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If we magnified blessings as much as we magnify disappointments, we would all be much happier. (John Wooden)
There is nothing stronger than gentleness. View quote
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The importance of repetition until automaticity cannot be overstated. Repetition is the key to learning. View quote
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If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have the time to do it over? View quote
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Happiness begins where selfishness ends. View quote
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Listen if you want to be heard. View quote
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Five years from now, you're the same person except for the people you've met and the books you've read. View quote
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Players with fight never lose a game, they just run out of time. View quote
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If I were ever prosecuted for my religion, I truly hope there would be enough evidence to convict me. View quote
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Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming. View quote
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The man who is afraid to risk failure seldom has to face success. (John Wooden)
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. View quote
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Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there. View quote
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The true test of a man's character is what he does when no one is watching. View quote
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Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference. View quote
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