778 Quotes by John Wooden

If we, as coaches, aren't teachers, we are nothing

Never be thrown off stride in how you behave or what you believe in because of outside events.

The more concerned we become over the things we can't control, the less we will do with the things we can control

Be prepared and be honest.

Be true to yourself. Make each day a masterpiece. Help others. Drink deeply from good books. Make friendship a fine art. Build a shelter against a rainy day.

The purpose of discipline is not to punish, but to correct.

Approval is a greater motivator than disapproval, but we have to disapprove on occasion when we correct. It’s necessary. I make corrections only after I have proved to the individual that I highly value him. If they know we care for them, our correction won’t be seen as judgmental. I also try to never make it personal.

Acquire peace of mind by making the effort to become the best of which you are capable.

It takes time to create excellence. If it could be done quickly, more people would do it.