Quote by John Wooden

Although I wanted my players to work to win, I tried to convince them they had always won when they had done their best.

Although I wanted my players to work to win, I tried to conv

Summary

This quote highlights the mindset of the speaker as a coach or leader. The intention is to emphasize the importance of effort and personal growth over the outcome of winning. The speaker acknowledges the desire for victory but believes in valuing and celebrating the effort put in by the players. By nurturing a culture of doing their best as the ultimate form of winning, the quote suggests that the speaker values personal development and exerting one's fullest potential rather than solely focusing on the end result.

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Winning Winners

By John Wooden

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