Legendary UCLA basketball coach
From 1963 to 1975 UCLA was ten times NCAA champion over the twelve year period, including four undefeated seasons (30-0).
Wooden was a devout Christian, considering his beliefs more important to him than basketball: "I have always tried to make it clear that basketball is not the ultimate. It is of small importance in comparison to the total life we live. There is only one kind of life that truly wins, and that is the one that places faith in the hands of the Savior." Wooden's faith strongly influenced his life. He read the Bible daily and attended the First Christian Church. He said that he hoped his faith was apparent to others: "If I were ever prosecuted for my religion, I truly hope there would be enough evidence to convict me."
John Wooden's Seven Point Creed, given to him by his father Joshua upon his graduation from grammar school:
Be true to yourself.
Make each day your masterpiece.
Help others.
Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible.
Make friendship a fine art.
Build a shelter against a rainy day.
Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings every day.
Wooden was also the author of several other books about basketball and life.
Among Wooden's maxims:
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail (from Benjamin Franklin)
Flexibility is the key to stability
Be quick, but don't hurry
Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference
Perform at your best when your best is required. Your best is required each day.
Wooden was a devout Christian, considering his beliefs more important to him than basketball: "I have always tried to make it clear that basketball is not the ultimate. It is of small importance in comparison to the total life we live. There is only one kind of life that truly wins, and that is the one that places faith in the hands of the Savior." Wooden's faith strongly influenced his life. He read the Bible daily and attended the First Christian Church. He said that he hoped his faith was apparent to others: "If I were ever prosecuted for my religion, I truly hope there would be enough evidence to convict me."
John Wooden's Seven Point Creed, given to him by his father Joshua upon his graduation from grammar school:
Be true to yourself.
Make each day your masterpiece.
Help others.
Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible.
Make friendship a fine art.
Build a shelter against a rainy day.
Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings every day.
Wooden was also the author of several other books about basketball and life.
Among Wooden's maxims:
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail (from Benjamin Franklin)
Flexibility is the key to stability
Be quick, but don't hurry
Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference
Perform at your best when your best is required. Your best is required each day.
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