Book Titles

A Game Plan for Life
The Power of Mentoring

By John Wooden

Year Published: 2009
ISBN-13: 978-1596917019
Categories: Coaching, Mentoring, Teaching

47 Quotes Found

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A Game Plan for Life:

…children almost universally are also looking for loving correction.

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A Game Plan for Life:

Example is the best teacher. It’s the key. And it’s something we all can do.

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A Game Plan for Life:

…you win by becoming a better player of the game at large, not by adapting your technique to every new team you face.

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A Game Plan for Life:

…if you master the game, you will have the skills and the knowledge you need to defeat whoever you are facing.

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A Game Plan for Life:

A coach’s primary function should be not to make better players, but to make better people.

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A Game Plan for Life:

Treating people equally does not mean coaching them the same. If you don’t adjust to the personnel you have, you’re losing something, no matter how good they are.

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A Game Plan for Life:

You have to adapt your plans to the players you have so their unique talents can contribute to the team.

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A Game Plan for Life:

…never let your fear of failure prevent you from going forward.

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A Game Plan for Life:

…if your principles are solid, you can approach any opportunity with confidence.

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A Game Plan for Life:

If there is something you think might be beneficial for those around you, be the one to act; don’t wait for someone else to do it. Take action and take initiative.

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