The difference between winning and succeeding - John Wooden
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With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk he shares the advice he gave his players at UCLA, quotes poetry and remembers his father's wisdom.
Wooden describes what drove him to define success: “I wanted to come up with something that I hoped could make me a better teacher, and give the youngsters under my supervision…something to which to aspire, other than just a higher mark in the classroom, or more points in some athletic contest.” What do you aspire to, in and out of school? What motivates you?
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