by Craig Impelman | Jun 7, 2017 | Blog
The third block in the second tier of Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success is Initiative. He chose to direct his definition of this trait at the individual by urging him or her to “cultivate the ability to make decisions and think alone. Do not be afraid of failure, but...
by Craig Impelman | May 31, 2017 | Blog
The second block in the second tier of Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success is Alertness. He defined this trait as: “Be observing constantly. Stay open-minded. Be eager to learn and improve.” Related: 22 Ways to Become a Relentless Learner Coach considered alertness...
by Craig Impelman | May 24, 2017 | Blog
The second tier of Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success has four blocks: Self-Control, Alertness, Initiative and Intentness. Coach Wooden chose to direct his definition of self-control at the individual by urging him or her to “Practice self-discipline and keep emotions...
by Craig Impelman | May 17, 2017 | Blog
In Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, Loyalty is defined as a trait one owes “to yourself and to all those depending upon you. Keep your self-respect.” “I do not see how anyone can attain true peace of mind without having something to which they must show loyalty;...
by Craig Impelman | May 10, 2017 | Blog
In Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, Cooperation is defined as something one should do “with all levels of your co-workers. Listen if you want to be heard. Be interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way.” Coach Wooden expanded upon the importance...
by Craig Impelman | Apr 27, 2017 | Blog
As you might recall, the fifth point in John Wooden’s Seven-Point Creed was, “Make friendship a fine art.” So it should come as no surprise that Coach Wooden included friendship as one of the blocks in the foundation of his Pyramid of Success, defining it as something...
by Craig Impelman | Apr 19, 2017 | Blog
In 1934 when Coach Wooden began building his Pyramid of Success, he chose Enthusiasm as the second cornerstone. Although many other blocks were moved and redefined in the next 14 years as he developed his Pyramid, Enthusiasm was never moved. Related: How Coach Wooden...
by Craig Impelman | Apr 12, 2017 | Blog
Industriousness is defined in the Pyramid of Success as follows: “There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning.” “Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.” Although many people focus on Coach’s emphasis on hard work,...
by Craig Impelman | Apr 6, 2017 | Blog
University of California, Los Angeles freshman Lonzo Ball could be the hero in this tale, finding easy basketball success since he was a grade school kid. But his hero’s journey emerges when he is named one of five finalists for the John R. Wooden Player of the Year...
by Craig Impelman | Apr 5, 2017 | Blog
When Coach Wooden coined his definition of success in 1934 (“Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you are capable”), his philosophy was clear: He had defined the goal for which...
