Wooden. Quotes III

-I know many eminently successful people who never made a lot of money and never gained any high position or recognition. They simply and quietly raised a family, worked hard, and had a job that allowed them to take care of their family. These individuals and their families are a big success by my definition.
-The journey is better than the inn.
-The preparation is where success is truly found.
-The outcome of a game was simply a by-product of the effort we made to prepare.
-Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.
-You can make mistakes, but you are not a failure until you start blaming others for those mistakes.
-I have never gone into a game thinking we were going to lose. Never. Even though there have been games where the experts said there was no way we could win.
-What do you believe in? Are you willing to stand up for it despite what others may think or say?
-Never second-guess yourself. It's wasted effort.
-Details create success.
-What joy can be derived from overcoming someone who is not as capable as you are?
-I don't care if you are tall, but I do care if you play tall.
-No matter how much they accumulate, they never achieve peace of mind because they want more.
-Eight suggestions for succeeding:
1. Fear no opponent. Respect every opponent.
2. It's the perfection of the smallest details that make big things happen.
3. Hustle makes up for many a mistake.
4. Be more interested in character than reputation
5. Be quick, but don't hurry.
6. The harder you work, the more luck you will have.
7. Valid self-analysis is crucial for improvement.
8. There is no substitute for hard work and careful planning. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.