Chapter 4

[Donna]

“Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.” -Coach John Wooden

The excerpts of the quotes from UCLA Basketball coach John Wooden, who preferred to think of himself as a “teacher” giving “lessons” vs. a coach giving motivational speak!

The gems he chose from The Wisdom of Wooden, written by Steve Jamison and published after Coach Woden’s death are pretty good, although am sure there are many more:
“Be quick, but don’t hurry”
“Don’t let making a living ing prevent you from making a life”
“Be true to yourself”
“Make each day your masterpiece”

Which of his “lessons”, if any, speak to you and why?

[Rachael]

I think for me be true to yourself is definitely the most important. I feel like it's much harder to follow the rest while you're trying to be somebody that you aren't, or that doesn't make you happy.

[Eric]

Rachael wrote: "I think for me be true to yourself is definitely the most important. I feel like it's much harder to follow the rest while you're trying to be somebody that you aren't, or that doesn't make you happy."

Nice! Good for you Rachael. For us it is likely: "Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life."

[Donna]

Agreed