“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.” – Sun Tzu
John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: Alertness
“There is something going on around us at all times from which we can acquire knowledge if we have alertness. Too often we get lost in our tunnel vision and we don’t see the things that are right in front … Continue reading
John Wooden: A True Winner
“I always tried to make clear that basketball is not the ultimate. It is of small importance in comparison to the total life we live. There is only one kind of life that truly wins, and that is the one … Continue reading
Shaq on… Shaq
“I think fans say, ‘He’s big, he can run, he’s funny, he dives on the floor, he dunks with his left or right hand, and he’s got lots of tricks in his bag.’ If I was a fan, I’d come … Continue reading
John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: Enthusiasm
“Simply put, I mean you must love that which you do. Your heart must be in it. Without enthusiasm you cannot work up to your fullest ability and potential; you’re just going through the motions. And just going through the … Continue reading
John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: Competitive Greatness
“For more than half a century I have defined Competitive Greatness as follows: ‘A real love for the hard battle, knowing it offers the opportunity to be at your best when your best is required.’”- John Wooden
Roberto Clemente: Making a Difference
“Anytime you have the opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don’t, you are wasting your time on Earth.”- Roberto Clemente
Frank Martin: Demand more…
“All of us grown ups, let’s stop blaming kids by saying that ‘they are different.’ No, they are not. We are different. We accept and demand less of them.”- Frank Martin
Muhammad Ali: Courage
“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.”- Muhammad Ali
John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: Loyalty
“It is impossible to be a good leader without loyalty to your organization – your team – just as it is impossible to be a good citizen without loyalty to your country.”- John Wooden
Magic Johnson: What kids need…
“All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and somebody who believes in them.”- Earvin “Magic” Johnson
John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: Friendship
“The two qualities of friendship so important for a leader to possess and instill in team members are respect and camaraderie. To me these are the most noteworthy characteristics of true friendship as it pertains to leadership.”- John Wooden