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John Wooden's thinking on Courage 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 Courage.
"The man who is afraid to risk failure will never reach his full potential."
"If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes."
"You must be willing to accept that you will fail sometimes."
"Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts."
"Moral fitness means having the courage to do what is right even when it is difficult."
Book: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and off the Court
"The man who is afraid to risk failure seldom has to face success."
"The man who is afraid to risk failure will never taste the joy of true success."
"The greatest failure of all is the failure to act when you know what is right."
"Moral condition is the strength to stand by your principles under pressure."
"Fear no opponent. Respect every opponent."
"If you're not making mistakes, you're not taking enough risks."
"The man who is afraid to risk failure will never learn to do anything new."
Book: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
"The man who is afraid to risk failure will never know the joy of success."
"Respect every opponent, but fear none. That is true confidence."
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