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Inspiring Wisdom – Timeless Quotes from John Wooden

    Success is never final; failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.

    The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of your life.

    Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

    The best way to predict the future is to create it.

    It’s not so important who starts the game but who finishes it.

    You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.

    Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.

    Don’t measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.

    If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything.

    Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.

    Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.

    What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player.

    A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.

    You can’t win if you don’t start.

    The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.

    A leader’s most powerful ally is his own example.

    You cannot change your past, but you can change your future.

    Victory is the byproduct of a team that values hard work and perseverance.

    Make each day your masterpiece.

    Prepare for the worst, expect the best, and capitalize on what comes.

    The most powerful leadership tool you have is your own personal example.

    Don’t count the days; make the days count.

    Patience is not simply the ability to wait—it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.

    Leaders aren’t born; they are made.

    Forget the mistakes. Remember the lessons.

    In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing.

    Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.

    When opportunity arises, it’s too late to prepare.

    Keep your head up, your heart open, and your feet moving.

    Measure your success by the amount of joy you feel.

    The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.

    If you make friends with yourself, you will never be alone.

    Trust yourself. Create the kind of life you will be happy to live with all your heart.

    The more concerned we become with our legacy, the more we work to create it.

    If you want to change the world, start by changing yourself.

    Learning is not a spectator sport.

    The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

    Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character.

    Our apologies for not being perfect should come more frequently than our praises.

    You are not a product of your circumstances; you are a product of your decisions.

    Players with good fundamentals will always win out in the long run.

    Hard work is the key to unlocking potential.

    Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.

    Great leaders are great servants.

    Always allow your heart to speak louder than your mind.

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