We almost have to force or drive ourselves to work hard if we are to reach our potential. If we don't enjoy what we do, we won't be able to push as hard as we need to push for as long as we need to push to achieve our best. However, if we enjoy what we do and if we're enthusiastic about it, we'll do it better and come closer to becoming the best we can be.
John WoodenYou get ideas across better through listening and the pat-on-the-back method than you do with a kick on the pants.
John WoodenMost people think of poise as calm, self-assured dignity; but I call it โjust being youโ.
John WoodenThe person who is afraid to risk failure seldom has to face success. I expected my players to make mistakes, as long as they were mistakes of commission. A mistake of commission happens when you are doing what should be done but don't get the results you want.
John Wooden