“Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books - especially the Bible, build a shelter against a rainy day, give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day.”
The man who left us this tightly wrapped gift of advice is John Wooden. He’s one of the most revered coaches in all of sports history and still the most winning coach in college basketball history. His life impacted millions of people.
But how was he so successful? He knew how to build a strong foundation for success. There are stories of Coach Wooden beginning the season with a new team. The first thing he taught his young players was how to put on their socks properly. Why? Because he knew that to build something extraordinary, one should start with the foundation.
The wisdom he shares here is a principal, it’s timeless, and it’s what made him great. It’s also what made those under his influence exceptional. There is no need for further elaboration on what he left us in this short paragraph. If you apply it to your life, it will be a gift to you and those around you.
“Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books - especially the Bible, build a shelter against a rainy day, give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day.”
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