Wooden’s Principles

I recently read one of the many books about Coach John Wooden entitled "Coach Wooden’s Leadership Game Plan for Success". I was very impressed at his ability to coach successful basketball teams for over 40 years using some simple tactics which could benefit us all. Here is a small sample of what I learned:

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1. Do not let what you can’t do interfere with what you can do.

2. Aim to work hard not to win. Keep your mind focused on what you can do and not what the opponent can do.

3. Character is who you really are. You cannot hide it, it will eventually come out.

4. Discipline yourself and others will not have to.

5. Learn as if you were to live forever; live as if you were to die tomorrow.

6. Always be ready and the opportunity will come.

7. Be slow to criticize and quick to commend.

8. The best talent doesn’t always make the best team. Attitude rules everything.

9. Enthusiasm is the ignition switch. Turn it on and things start happening.

10. Never Lie, Never Cheat, Never Steal. Don’t whine, Don’t complain, and Don’t make excuses.

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Wooden J. & Jamison S. (2009), Coach Wooden’s Leadership Game Plan for Success. 12 Lessons for   Extraordinary Performance and Personal Excellence. McGraw-Hill. New York, NY.

MJW

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