Quotes about Growth
Lincoln himself once said, "The worst things you can do for those you love are the things they could and should do for themselves." He fiercely believed in self-sufficiency, and in the maturity and character that struggles and hardships can bring.
— John Wooden
The worst things you can do for the ones you love are the things they could and should do for themselves"—and
— John Wooden
I am not what I ought to be, Not what I want to be, Not what I am going to be, But I am thankful that I am better than I used to be. It
— John Wooden
Always try to be the very best that you can be. Learn from others, yes. But don't just try to be better than they are.
— John Wooden
when coaches or parents make consistency their foundation, everyone around them becomes more comfortable and everyone around them has a greater opportunity to grow.
— John Wooden
John Wooden focused almost entirely on improvement in the present moment. He let the score—winning—take care of itself. Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.
— John Wooden
I had mistakes, plenty, but I had no failures
— John Wooden
Before You Can Lead Others, You Must Be Able to Lead Yourself.
— John Wooden
How hard you work at correcting your faults reveals your character.
— John Wooden
Condition Your Team to Love the Struggle.
— John Wooden
It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. -John Wooden
— John Wooden
Drink deeply from good books.
— John Wooden