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Book Description

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"I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs."--John Wooden

Evoking days gone by when coaches were respected as much for their off-court performances as for their success on the court, Wooden presents the timeless wisdom of legendary basketball coach John Wooden.

In honest and telling passages about virtually every aspect of life, Coach shares his personal philosophy on family, achievement, success, and excellence. Raised on a small farm in south-central Indiana, he offers lessons and wisdom learned throughout his career at UCLA, and life as a dedicated husband, father, and teacher.

These lessons, along with personal letters from Bill Walton, Denny Crum, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bob Costas, among others, have made Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and off the Court an inspirational classic.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Wooden
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Reflections on Coach Wooden
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. PART I FAMILIES, VALUES, VIRTUES
    1. My Roots Go Deep in America
    2. Nothing Is Stronger than Gentleness
    3. My Mother’s Great Example
    4. The Real Coaches and Teachers
    5. Strong Inside
    6. Life’s Game Plan Starts Early
    7. Two Sets of Threes
    8. Pride or Punishment
    9. The Gift of a Lifetime
    10. Living Up to Dad’s Creed
    11. Give It Away to Get It Back
    12. Six of Life’s Puzzlers
    13. Trusting Others
    14. Politeness and Courtesy
    15. What You Are
    16. Nellie and I Agreed to Be Agreeable
    17. Passion Isn’t Love
    18. Love and Marriage
    19. Marriage Is Not Courtship
    20. When Marriage Weakens
    21. Team Wooden
    22. Family First
    23. Sports, Books, and Kids
    24. Parents, Children, and Goals
    25. Mentors
    26. You Are More Influential than You Think
    27. Commend, Don’t Criticize
    28. Parenting and Coaching
    29. My Favorite Four-Letter Words: “Kids” and “Love”
    30. Character
    31. The Fundamental Goal
    32. Perfection
    33. Priorities
    34. Learn Forever, Die Tomorrow
    35. Faults Are Fine
    36. Timeless Traits
    37. Giving and Receiving
    38. Are You Looking for the Right Things?
    39. Apples
    40. Bringing Out the Best in People
    41. Indiana and Basketball
    42. Five More Puzzlers
    43. The Family Has Changed
    44. The Greatest Joy
    45. Peer Pressure
    46. Accepting Our Responsibility
    47. A Lesson on Emotion and Language
    48. A Reminder: Be True to Yourself
    49. Make Fate Your Friend
    50. Five More Puzzlers
    51. Young Folks, Old Folks
    52. Six Ways to Bring Out the Best in People
    53. Losing Nellie: Peace of Mind
  8. PART II SUCCESS, ACHIEVEMENT, COMPETITION
    1. Mr. Webster’s Definition of Success
    2. Joshua Wooden’s Definition of Success
    3. Preparation Is the Prize
    4. A Successful Journey Is the Destination
    5. Failures and Mistakes
    6. Blaming Others
    7. The Desire to Win
    8. The Infection of Success
    9. Underdogs
    10. The Opinion of Others
    11. Pressure
    12. Hindsight
    13. The Realistic Optimist
    14. Details Create Success
    15. Hopes and Dreams
    16. Paying the Price
    17. The Worthy Opponent
    18. Follow Your Bliss?
    19. Comparisons
    20. A Worthwhile Goal
    21. Tall Versus “Tall”
    22. The Main Ingredient of Stardom
    23. Peace of Mind
    24. Circle What You Are
    25. The Biggest Change of All
    26. Personal Glory Is Secondary
    27. Individual Honors
    28. Quick to Judge
    29. Overachievers
    30. Eight Suggestions for Succeeding
    31. Beating Yourself
    32. Winners Make the Most Mistakes
    33. Cashing in on Fame
    34. Characteristics of a Team Player
    35. All-Time Best Starting Five
    36. Why Teams Fail
    37. Orange Peels, Pride, and Productivity
    38. Kareem’s Selflessness
    39. Miracles
    40. Nine Promises That Can Bring Happiness
    41. Losing and Winning
    42. Sage Advice
    43. Fame
    44. On Talent
    45. Unhappiness Today
    46. Make the Most of What You’ve Got
    47. Is My Ford Better than Your Cadillac?
    48. Recognizing a Champion
    49. Corporate Competitors
    50. Being Too Competitive
    51. Is Winning the Only Thing?
    52. Ego and Arrogance
    53. Work Creates Luck
    54. B.O. Barn’s Unexpected Reward
    55. Character Versus “Character”
    56. Right from Wrong
    57. Tricks of the Trade
    58. Act Quickly (But Don’t Hurry)
    59. Your Own Standard of Success
    60. Perceptions of Success
    61. Zero National Championships
    62. Failure Is Not Fatal, But Failure to Change Might Be
    63. Big-Money Players and Coaches
    64. Adversity Makes You Stronger
    65. Character Creates Longevity
    66. Kareem Learns from Adversity
    67. Persistence Is Stronger than Failure
    68. Always Be Progressing
    69. The India Rubber Man
    70. Balance in Basketball (and Life)
    71. The Importance of Basketball
    72. The Olympics: Good and Not So Good
    73. The Final Score
    74. The Glory Is in Getting There
  9. PART III COACHING, TEACHING, LEADING
    1. A Sacred Trust
    2. Philosophers and Prison Guards
    3. Who Can Lead?
    4. “But, Coach Wooden, Times Have Changed!”
    5. “Why Did Wooden Win?”
    6. A Leader’s Difficult Task
    7. Respect
    8. A Leader Is Fair
    9. Walk the Walk
    10. Pride as a Motivator
    11. Dictator Leaders
    12. Leaders Listen
    13. Another Golden Rule
    14. Leadership and Punishment
    15. Public Embarrassment
    16. The Worst Punishment of All
    17. False Expectations
    18. Scouting
    19. Psychological Warfare
    20. Leadership Is More than Facts
    21. Wilt Teaches Me a Lesson
    22. Emotionalism
    23. Hatred
    24. When to Be Dejected
    25. Jubilation
    26. Spiking, Dunking, Taunting, Flaunting
    27. A Coach’s Best Friend
    28. Sports as Teacher
    29. Being Prepared
    30. The Guaranteed Dividend
    31. Tex Schramm’s Point
    32. Owners and Profits
    33. Bringing Out Your Best (Whatever It Is)
    34. The Gym Is a Classroom
    35. Love of the Routine
    36. The Crowd Loves Blood
    37. Flash Versus Class
    38. Role Models: Good and Bad
    39. Spirit Versus Temperament
    40. The Value in Feeling Valued
    41. Swen Nater Understood His Role
    42. 110 Percent Isn’t the Goal
    43. Slow and Steady Gets You Ready
    44. Tough Toes Bring Hidden Rewards
    45. The Laws of Learning
    46. Players: Politics and Religion
    47. A Leader Can Be Led
    48. Criticism and Praise
    49. Historic Loss?
    50. Basketball in the Year 2000
    51. Dealing with Big-Headedness
    52. A Coach’s Highest Compliment
    53. Keep Priorities Straight
    54. Walton’s Whiskers
    55. Why Did Players Listen to My Old-Fashioned Message?
    56. A Key to Learning
    57. Negotiating and Giving Speeches
    58. On Race
    59. Learning from Kareem
    60. Athletes as Heroes
    61. Be Careful Who You Follow
    62. Seven National Championships in a Row
    63. The Pressure to Set Records
    64. Reacting to the Championships
    65. Knowing When to Leave
  10. PART IV PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: MY PYRAMID OF SUCCESS
    1. The Genesis
    2. Are You a Failure if You Do Your Best?
    3. Did You Really Win if You Gave a Second-Rate Effort?
    4. Recalling Dad’s Words
    5. Creating My Definition of Success
    6. You Are Different; I Am Different
    7. The Hard Part Is Still Ahead
    8. Ten National Championships
    9. Finding the Answers: The Pyramid
    10. Building the Pyramid Took Years
    11. Building a Solid Foundation for Success
    12. The First Cornerstone: Industriousness
    13. The Other Cornerstone: Enthusiasm
    14. Between the Cornerstones: The Foundation
    15. Building on the Solid Foundation: Self-Control, Alertness, Initiative, and Intentness
    16. Three More Strong Blocks: Condition, Skill, and Team Spirit
    17. Nearing the Peak: Poise and Confidence
    18. Competitive Greatness
    19. The Mortar: Patience and Faith
    20. The Apex: Success
    21. The Pyramid and the Players
    22. Mr. Shidler’s Question
  11. My Favorite Maxims
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