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John Wooden Quotes

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

      “Never try to be better than someone else. Learn from others, and try to be the best you can be. Success is the by-product of that preparation.” ~ John Wooden

        “Listen if you want to be heard” ~ John Wooden

          “Players with fight never lose a game, they just run out of time.” ~ John Wooden

            “Be true to yourself.
            Make each day your masterpiece.
            Help others.
            Drink deeply from good books.
            Make friendship a fine art.
            Build a shelter against a rainy day.
            Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings every day.”
            ~ John Wooden

              “It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit.” ~ John Wooden

                “The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.”  ~ John Wooden

                  “You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” ~ John Wooden

                    “Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” ~ John Wooden

                      “A man may make mistakes, but he isn’t a failure until he starts blaming someone else.” ~ John Wooden

                        “Be quick but never hurry.” ~ John Wooden

                          “There is a choice you have to make in everything you do.  So keep in mind that in the end, the choice you make, makes you.” ~ John Wooden

                            “The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.” ~ John Wooden

                              “Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.” ~ John Wooden

                                “Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” ~ John Wooden

                                  “Never mistake activity for achievement.” ~ John Wooden

                                    “Material possessions, winning scores, and great reputations are meaningless in the eyes of the Lord, because He knows what we really are and that is all that matters.” ~ John Wooden

                                      “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” ~ John Wooden

                                        “It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” ~ John Wooden

                                          “If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.” ~ John Wooden