A man of wisdom: John Wooden
June 18, 2010A little while ago John Wooden passed away, and I have spent a lot of time reading about his “success” in life. “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable” – Wooden.
He has many great words of wisdom and stories. Here are a few of my favorites:
Wooden was married to his wife for 53 years when she died in 1985. After her death he wrote her a love note every month and set it on her side of the bed (which was always left made). Rick Reilly once asked him to write a book about making love last…
“I once asked him if we could write a book together about how to make love last. He agreed—until the day we were to start. I’d been waiting on his porch for half an hour when he finally opened the door, tears streaming down his face. “It’s too soon,” he wept. And Nell had been dead 15 years by then.”
Wise Words:
“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.”
“A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.”
“Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.”
“Be quick, but don’t hurry.”
“Consider the rights of others before your own feelings and the feelings of others before your own rights.”
coachwooden.com
Greatest coach ever in my opinion, and more because of his character than the mere fact he won 10 championships in 12 years.
