Promise to think only the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best from yourself and others.
John WoodenAny structure must have a strong foundation. The cornerstones anchor the foundation. For some reason the cornerstones that I chose to begin with I never changed.
John WoodenNever did I want to call the first time-out during a game. Never. I wanted UCLA to come out and run our opponents so hard that they would be forced to call the first time-out just to catch their breath. At that first time-out the opponents would know, and we would know that they knew, who was in better condition. This has a psychological impact.
John WoodenBeing yourself; not acting. You therefore can function near your own level of competence. Satisfy you own expectations rather than those of others.
John Wooden