While legendary UCLA head coach John Wooden (October 14, 1910 – June 4, 2010) is famous for winning ten NCAA championships, he is also known for his life lessons or "Woodenisms." My favorites are in bold.
"Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out."
"Never mistake activity for achievement."
"Adversity is the state in which man mostly easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then."
"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."
"Be prepared and be honest."
"Be quick, but don't hurry."
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one."
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