Coach John Wooden
October 14, 1910 - June 4, 2010
John Robert Wooden was an American basketball player and coach. Nicknamed the "Wizard of Westwood", he won ten NCAA national championships in a 12-year period, seven in a row... as head coach at UCLA, an unprecedented feat. Within this period, his teams won a record 88 consecutive games. He was named "National Coach of the Year" six times.
With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefined success and created "The Pyramid of Success" that has applications in every person's life.
John Wooden's Pyramid of Success
"Success is the peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction
in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming."
in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming."
"The Pyramid" consists of...
INDUSTRIOUSNESS
There is no substitute for hard work. Worthwhile things come from careful planning and hard work.
FRIENDSHIP
Comes from mutual esteem, respect and devotion. A sincere liking for all.
LOYALTY
To yourself and those dependent upon you. Keep your self-respect.
COOPERATION
With all levels of your co-workers. Help others and see the other side.
ENTHUSIASM
Your heart must be in your work. Stimulate others.
SELF-CONTROL
Emotions under control. Delicate adjustment between mind and body. Keep judgement and common sense.
ALERTNESS
Be observing constantly. Be quick to spot a weakness and correct it or use it as the case may warrant.
INITIATIVE
Cultivate the ability to make decisions and think alone. Desire to excel.
INTENTNESS
Ability to resist temptation and stay with your course. Concentrate on your objective and be determinined to reach
your goal.
your goal.
CONDITION
Mental, moral, physical, rest, exercize & diet must be considered. Moderation must be practiced. Dissipation must
be eliminated.
be eliminated.
SKILL
A knowledge of and the ability to properly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared. Cover every detail.
TEAM SPIRIT
An egarness to sacrifice personal interests or glory for the welfare of all. The team comes first.
POISE
Just being yourself. Being at ease in any situation. Never fighting yourself.
CONFIDENCE
Respect without fear. Confident not cocky. May come from faith in yourself in knowing that you are prepared.
COMPETITIVE GREATNESS
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Be at your best when your best is needed. Real love of a hard
battle.
battle.
Plus...
+ AMBITION - Properly focused.
+ ADAPTABILITY - To any situation
+ RESOURCEFULNESS - Proper Judgement
+ FIGHT - Effort and hustle.
+ FAITH - Through prayer.
+ SINCERITY - Makes friends.
+ HONESTY - In all ways.
+ INTEGRITY - Speaks for itself.
+ RELIABILITY - Others depend on you.
+ PATIENCE - Good things take time.
+ ADAPTABILITY - To any situation
+ RESOURCEFULNESS - Proper Judgement
+ FIGHT - Effort and hustle.
+ FAITH - Through prayer.
+ SINCERITY - Makes friends.
+ HONESTY - In all ways.
+ INTEGRITY - Speaks for itself.
+ RELIABILITY - Others depend on you.
+ PATIENCE - Good things take time.
From "TED Talks" on YouTube, COACH JOHN WOODEN
With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk he shares the advice he gave his players at UCLA, quotes poetry and remembers his father's wisdom.
John Wooden's "12 Lessens in Leadership"
(01) Good values attract good people.
(02) Love is the most powerful four-letter word.
(03) Call yourself a teacher.
(04) Emotion is your enemy.
(05) It takes 10 hands to make a basket.
(06) Little things make big things happen.
(07) Make each day your masterpiece.
(08) The carrot is mightier than a stick.
(09) Make greatness attainable by all.
(10) Seek significant change.
(11) Don't look at the scoreboard.
(12) Adversity is your asset.
(Even More) Wisdom from Coach John Wooden
Ability is a poor man's wealth.
Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.
We're all absolutely equal in having the opportunity to make the most of what we have.
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