John Wooden Eight Suggestions to Succeeding

“Eight Suggestions for Succeeding” from Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On And Off The Court (which I highly recommend you read!).

1. Fear no opponent. Respect every opponent.

2. Remember, it’s the perfection of the smallest details that make big things happen.

3. Keep in mind that hustle makes up for many a mistake.

4. Be more interested in character than reputation.

5. Be quick, but don’t hurry.

6. Understand that the harder you work the more luck you will get.

7. Know that valid self-analysis is crucial for improvement.

8. Remember that there is no substitute for hard work and careful planning. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.
John Robert Wooden (October 14, 1910 – June 4, 2010) was an outstanding 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. Within this period, his teams won a record 88 consecutive games. He was named national coach of the year six times.

Written by:
Tom Jackson
President, Pace 360