“If we magnified blessings as much as we magnify disappointments, we would all be much happier.”
Source: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
“If we magnified blessings as much as we magnify disappointments, we would all be much happier.”
Source: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
“There is nothing stronger than gentleness.”
Source: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
They Call Me Coach (1972)
Variant: You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you
“Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be thankful. Conceit is self-given; be careful.”
They Call Me Coach (1972)
Variant: Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be thankful. Conceit is self-given; be careful.
“Tell the truth. That way you don't have to remember a story.”
Source: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
“Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.”
Source: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
“Discipline yourself and others won't need to.”
Source: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
“Happiness begins where selfishness ends.”
Source: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
“Don't let making a living prevent you from making a life.”
Source: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
“Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.”
Variant: Things turn out best for those who make best of how things turn out.