Quote by John Wooden

Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.

Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of being prepared in order to succeed. It suggests that not putting in the necessary time and effort to prepare for a task or goal will ultimately lead to failure. By not adequately preparing, one is essentially setting themselves up for failure because they lack the knowledge, skills, or resources needed to be successful. This quote serves as a reminder to take the necessary steps beforehand to increase the chances of achieving desired outcomes.

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Planning

By John Wooden

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