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John Wooden Quotes about Inspirational

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Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

Inspirational, Success, Basketball

John Wooden, Jack Tobin, Bill Walton (2004). “They Call Me Coach”, McGraw Hill Professional

Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

"This Speech Was Given Before The #4Women4AllWomen Run" by Powdered Feet, womensrunning.competitor.com. January 25, 2017.

Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.

Inspirational, Motivational, Positive

"The Wizard's wisdom: 'Woodenisms'", www.espn.com. June 4, 2010.

The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.

Inspirational, Motivational, Integrity

Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.

Inspirational, Motivational, Success

John Wooden (2010). “Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success (Large Print 16pt)”, p.148, ReadHowYouWant.com

Don't look for the big, quick improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at time. That's the only way it happens-and when it happens, it lasts.

Inspirational, One Day, Looks

You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

Fellowship of Christian Athletes, John Wooden (2010). “The Greatest Coach Ever: Timeless Wisdom and Insights of John Wooden”, p.101, Gospel Light Publications

It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit.

Inspirational, Motivational, Leadership

John Wooden, Jack Tobin, Bill Walton (2004). “They Call Me Coach”, McGraw Hill Professional

Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.

Inspirational, Life, Change

John Wooden (2013). “Quotes from Coach John Wooden: Winning with Principle”, p.102, B&H Publishing Group

Never mistake activity for achievement.

Inspirational, Basketball, Motivational Sports

John Wooden (1997). “Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court”, p.8, McGraw Hill Professional

Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.

Inspirational, Basketball, Teacher

Never lie; never cheat; never steal. Don't whine; don't complain; don't make excuses.

Inspirational, Lying, Positivity

John Wooden (1997). “Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court”, p.7, McGraw Hill Professional

Five years from now, you’re the same person except for the people you’ve met and the books you’ve read.

Inspirational, Motivational, Book

Just do the best you can. No one can do more than that.

Inspirational, Do The Best, Can Do

Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating. Youngsters need good models more than they need critics. It's one of a parent's greatest responsibilities and opportunities.

Inspirational, Motivational, Sports

John Wooden (2011). “Wooden: A Legacy in Words and Images (EBOOK)”, p.5, McGraw-Hill Professional

Although there is no progress without change, not all change is progress.

Inspirational, Progress

John Wooden (2013). “Quotes from Coach John Wooden: Winning with Principle”, p.122, B&H Publishing Group

You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one.

Inspirational, Basketball, Motivational Sports

"The Wizard's wisdom: 'Woodenisms'", www.espn.com. June 4, 2010.

Discipline of others isn't punishment. You discipline to help, to improve, to correct, to prevent, not to punish, humiliate, or retaliate.

Inspirational, Sports, Athlete

Make every day your masterpiece.

Inspirational, Basketball, Nba

Confidence comes from being prepared.

Inspirational, Basketball, Teamwork

John Wooden (2005). “Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organizaion”, p.2, McGraw Hill Professional

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 living they forget to make a life.

Inspirational, Powerful, Father

Make today your master piece.

Inspirational, Pieces, Today

Respect a man, and he will do all the more.

Inspirational, Respect, Men

We can have no progress without change, whether it be basketball or anything else.

Inspirational, Basketball, Progress

"VIEWS OF SPORT; John Wooden: Basketball Is Fouling Out". New York Times interview, www.nytimes.com. August 20, 1989.

I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs.

Inspirational, Sports, Athlete

John Wooden (2011). “Wooden: A Legacy in Words and Images (EBOOK)”, p.1, McGraw-Hill Professional

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