John Wooden Quotes

303 John Wooden Quotes

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A strong team of field horses pulling in different directions will go nowhere.
John Wooden

Clear thinking is clouded by emotionalism.
John Wooden

Self-Control creates consistency. Consistency is crucial to getting to the top and staying there.
John Wooden

Perfection doesn’t exist. Thus, actively be alert and looking for imperfections in your team and your competition. It is there. Find it.
John Wooden

Perfection doesn’t exist. Thus, actively be alert and looking for imperfections in your team and your competition. It is there. Find it.
John Wooden

Stick to your guns, but be open to change or you will be blindsided.
John Wooden

Sports teams are constantly adjusting during a game to what the opponent does. Do the same.
John Wooden

Fear of failure is often the biggest failure of all.
John Wooden

Have the courage to believe that you have nothing to fear when you’ve prepared your organization to the best of your ability.
John Wooden

Respect all. Fear none.
John Wooden



Never rebuke someone who makes a mistake after careful planning and proper preparation.
John Wooden

Worthwhile goals often present formidable obstacles. It takes time to overcome serious challenges; accept it.
John Wooden

Persevere! Change course, start over, alter methods, go over, around, or under. Do not give up.
John Wooden

What you do off the job is directly related to how well you do on the job.
John Wooden

Experience is valuable. Skill is more valuable. Together they are invaluable.
John Wooden

Knowing what you’re supposed to do means little if you don’t have the skill to do it.
John Wooden

Team Spirit means you are willing to sacrifice personal considerations for the welfare of the organization.
John Wooden

There is only one star that matters. The team is the star that matters.
John Wooden

Poise means staying cool, calm, and collected when things really heat up.
John Wooden

Believe in yourself and others will believe in you.
John Wooden



Well-founded confidence is contagious.
John Wooden

Confidence must not become arrogance.
John Wooden

Competitive Greatness is brought forth only in the hard battle with a worthy opponent.
John Wooden

Good values are like a magnet. So are bad values.
John Wooden

The people in your organization are your extended family.
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A good teacher wears many hats. Make sure they all fit your head.
John Wooden

A good demonstration is more effective than a great description.
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A great leader is a teacher who is a lifelong student.
John Wooden

It takes 10 hands to score a basket.
John Wooden

The star of your team is the team. Both you and your organization must fully comprehend that fact.
John Wooden



The best talent doesn’t always make the best team.
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Teamwork means sharing—the ball, information, contacts, ideas.
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There are no big things; only an accumulation of little things that must be done well.
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Details are like rivets in the wing of an airplane. Remove enough of them and the wing falls off.
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Success starts from the ground up. Understand the relationship between “socks” and success.
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You have nothing without time. Treat it with great respect.
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A productive “quarter” begins with a masterful minute.
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The carrot is mightier than a stick.
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The purpose of criticism is to correct, improve, and change; rarely to humiliate or embarrass.
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It is difficult to effect positive change when you antagonize.
John Wooden



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