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John Wooden's thinking on Consistency goes deeper than surface-level advice. This curated archive brings together their essential quotes on the subject, revealing patterns and principles you can apply immediately. Each entry includes full source context, allowing you to understand not just what they said, but why it matters. Whether you're navigating challenges or pursuing mastery, these insights offer the mental models you need to think clearly about Consistency.
"Perform at your best when your best is required. Your best is required each day."
Book: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
"Fitness is a lifelong pursuit, not a seasonal goal."
"Good things take time, as they should. We shouldn't expect results overnight."
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one."
"Your passion should be for the process of improvement."
Book: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
"When you are through learning, you are through."
"Be quick, but don't hurry."
"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."
"If you don't have enthusiasm, you're just going through the motions."
"True enthusiasm is quiet and steady."
"There is no substitute for hard work and being in proper condition."
"Make each day your masterpiece."
"Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming."
Book: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
"Passion is a fire that must be tended."
"I am just a common man who's true to his beliefs."
"You must work at being in condition. It doesn't just happen because you want it to."
"Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character."
"Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming."
"The greatest achievements are often the result of years of patient, steady effort."
"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there."
"Success is a journey, not a destination. It requires patience every step of the way."
"Little things make big things happen."
"You should never be satisfied with your performance, but you should never be discouraged by your failure."
"Enthusiasm brushes off upon those with whom you come in contact."
Book: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
"Conditioning is not just for the season; it's a year-round commitment to excellence."
"Be prepared and be honest."
"The more you prepare, the more confident you will become."
"Good things take time, as they should. We shouldn't expect quick results."
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