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Wooden, Wimbledon, and World Cup
Wondering what these three W’s – Wooden, Wimbledon, World Cup Soccer – have in common? All three of them can serve as impressive role models for success, especially this week. John Wooden was known for his inspiration and motivation on and off the basketball court. His style was gracious, even as he focused on creating Competitive Greatness in his players and in the rest of us, through his Pyramid of Success. Some of his favorite sayings come to mind this week, reviewing two sporting events that represent more than just … Continue reading
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Tagged " coach, children, Donovan, Isner, John Wooden, Mahut, role models, soccer, tennis, USA, Wimbledon, World Cup
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John Wooden as Role Model
Having celebrated and thought about the family men in my life yesterday, I remembered that our Los Angeles icon John Wooden had once been described as a “walking Father’s Day card.” His philosophy of life – as well as his entire persona – exemplified everything we could wish for as a role model for our children. We were fortunate to be able see him here, on occasion, during the years of his retirement from basketball. He was an accessible fixture in our community – breakfasting at a local diner, speaking … Continue reading
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Tagged " coach, basketball, courage and lessons learned, family, John Wooden, men, teacher, UCLA
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Mother’s Day: A Difficult Mom and Forgiveness
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, make sure you get some of what you need. And that could include the gift of forgiveness. But first: Be clear about what you’re willing to do. Perhaps your mother is older and still has unreasonable expectations of you but doesn’t value what you do for her. What you get in return may be criticism, arguments or tantrums. Try your best to stick to your rules by writing a list of what you will tolerate. And don’t assume that you have to do … Continue reading
