While looking for some information on John Wooden, I found these at the blog SB Nation.
10. The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.
9. If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes.
8. Adversity is the state in which man mostly easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.
7. Never mistake activity for achievement.
6. Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.
5. Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.
4. Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.
3. Ability is a poor man's wealth.
2. Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
1. You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.
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When I was a teenager John Wooden was appearing at the local college as the headline speaker. My dad brought me thinking that he was going to be talking basketball. Instead it was a wonderful speech that was filled with his wisdom. My dad was disappointed but still enjoyed it. I remember that day like it was yesterday because he inspired me so.
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