Most people think of poise as calm, self-assured dignity; but I call it โjust being youโ.
John WoodenAdversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.
John WoodenI think you have to be what you are. Don't try to be somebody else. You have to be yourself at all times.
John WoodenWhen you improve a little each day, eventually big things occur. When you improve conditioning a little each day, eventually you have a big improvement in conditioning. Not tomorrow, not the next day, but eventually a big gain is made. Don't look for the big, quick improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at a time. That's the only way it happens - and when it happens, it lasts.
John Wooden