Happy birthday, Coach
Congratulations and best wishes to basketball coaching legend John Wooden, who turned 99 this week. Besides his on-court achievements (10 NCAA championships at UCLA), Wooden is notable for an approach to life many of his former players say was more important than anything he taught them about basketball — captured in aphorisms such as “never mistake activity for achievement,” “ability is a poor man’s wealth” and “be quick but don’t hurry.” Another Woodenism reflects his sense of self: “Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.” Short and to the point, John Wooden’s timeless way.
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