John Wooden, legendary basketball coach of UCLA, died this weekend at the age of 99. Since he was revered as much for his character as for his coaching, most of the tributes have been personal. ESPN published a list of highlights from his quotes over the years. I recommend reading the entire list. But for the hard-headed =), here are a few of my favorites:
Never mistake activity for achievement.
Adversity is the state in which man mostly easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.
Be quick, but don't hurry.
You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.
A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.
If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes.
Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.
Rest in peace, Coach Wooden.
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