Monday, June 21, 2010

John Wooden's "Pyramid of Success"

Enthusiasm-Your heart must be in your work. Stimulate others.
Cooperation- With all levels of your co-workers, help others and see the other side.
Loyalty- To yourself and to all those dependant upon you. Keep your self-respect.
Friendship- Comes from mutual esteem respect and devotion. A sincere liking for all
Industriousness- There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile things come from hard work and careful planning.
Intentness-Ability to resist temptation and stay with your course. Concentrate on your objective and be determined to reach your goal.
Initiative- Cultivate the ability to make decisions and think alone. Desire to excel.
Alertness- Be observing constantly. Be quick to spot a weakness and correct it or use as the case may warrant.
Self-control- Emotions under control. Delicate adjustment between mind and body. Keep judgment and common senses.
Team Spirit- An eagerness to sacrifice personal interests or glory for the welfare of all. The team comes first.
Skill- A knowledge of and the ability to properly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared. Cover every detail.
Condition-Mental-Moral-Physical. Rest, exercise and diet must be considered. Moderation must be practiced. Dissipation must be eliminated.
Confidence-Respect without fear. Confident not cocky. May come from faith in yourself in knowing that you are prepared.
Competitive Greatness- "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." Be at your best when your best is needed. Real love of a hard battle.
Success- Success is a piece of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.

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