John Wooden, RIP
Because Wooden‘s legacy is one of great personal achievement, not just sports achievement, I’m posting this in his honor.
- Be true to yourself.
- Make each day your masterpiece.
- Help others.
- Drink deeply from good books, especially, the Bible.
- Make friendship a fine art.
- Build a shelter against a rainy day.
- Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings everyday.
They don’t make ’em like Wooden anymore. Or perhaps WE can…if we take the time to teach our children these seven points of living. And if we imbue in them a sense of personal responsibility and if we teach them that they can achieve their dreams if they’re willing to work hard, recognize opportunity, and if we show them in our own actions that anything is possible following such a path.
John Wooden, affectionately known as Coach, led UCLA to record wins that are still unmatched in the world of basketball. Throughout his long life, he shared the values and life lessons he passed to his players, emphasizing success that’s about much more than winning.
John Wooden October 14, 1910 – June 4, 2010