by Craig Impelman | Aug 16, 2017 | Blog
On the left side of the Pyramid of Success, below faith, there are four additional pieces of mortar: ambition, adaptability, resourcefulness and fight. These qualities encompass the resolve, ingenuity and resilience of the human spirit. In his book Coach Wooden’s...
by Craig Impelman | Aug 9, 2017 | Blog
Coach Wooden explained the importance of patience this way: “From this last block, competitive greatness, leading up to the apex on which success rests (according to my definition), on one side I have patience and on the other side I have faith.” He viewed patience as...
by Craig Impelman | Aug 2, 2017 | Blog
There are five character qualities on each side of the blocks on the Pyramid of Success that Coach Wooden referred to as the “mortar” that held the other blocks together. These character qualities bond the other 15 character traits and make them sturdy, solid and...
by Cecilia Meis | Jul 26, 2017 | Blog
The top block on Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, Competitive Greatness, is defined as, “Be at your best when your best is needed. Enjoyment of a difficult challenge.” Coach never mentioned being competitive in association with winning or being a great competitor in...
by Craig Impelman | Jul 19, 2017 | Blog
Confidence is defined on Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success as, “Respect without fear. May come from being prepared and keeping all things in proper perspective.” This definition reflects one of Coach’s favorite quotes: “Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.” He...
by Craig Impelman | Jul 12, 2017 | Blog
On the fourth tier of Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success are Poise and Confidence. Poise is defined as: “Just being yourself. Being at ease in any situation. Never fighting yourself.” Related: How Coach Wooden Created the Pyramid of Success “Poise is much like...
by Cecilia Meis | Jul 5, 2017 | Blog
Team Spirit is defined on Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success as “A genuine consideration for others. An eagerness to sacrifice personal interests of glory for the welfare of all.” Coach Wooden described team spirit this way: “The third block in the center of this...
by Craig Impelman | Jun 28, 2017 | Blog
Skill is defined on Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success as “A knowledge of and the ability to properly and quickly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared and cover every little detail.” The result of knowledge and preparation, skill is an essential part of achieving...
by Craig Impelman | Jun 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Coach Wooden was deliberate about the placement of the blocks on his Pyramid of Success, and placed at the center three traits he believed formed the core of his philosophy: “One of the most important organs in our body is the heart. Three outstanding...
by Cecilia Meis | Jun 14, 2017 | Blog
The fourth block in the second tier of Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success is Intentness. Although not a word we generally encounter in everyday conversation, intentness is a concept that Coach Wooden felt was an essential part of personal success. He chose to direct...
