by Craig Impelman | Jun 2, 2021 | Blog
On Oct. 9, 2015 my dear friend Dave Meyers, the star player on John Wooden’s 10th and final national championship basketball team at UCLA, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 62. In that 1975 National championship game, Dave scored 24 points...
by Craig Impelman | May 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
He who is really kind can never be unhappy. He who is really wise can never be confused. He who is really brave is never afraid. Kindness, wisdom and bravery—what a great combination. On March 29, 1975 in San Diego, Coach Wooden found himself in a bit of a pickle. It...
by Craig Impelman | May 19, 2021 | Blog
Gratitude is a duty which ought to be paid, but which none have a right to expect. In his book, There’s a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem, Wayne Dyer wrote: “Stop looking for the approval and gratitude of others as your reason to do good. Even if no one ever...
by Craig Impelman | May 12, 2021 | Blog
Contentment makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor. The Dalai Lama shared some great wisdom on this idea: “Your level of unhappiness is the difference between what you think you need and what you have.” National Geographic Society Researcher Dan Buettner...
by Craig Impelman | May 5, 2021 | Blog
The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother. Coach Wooden felt that the qualities it took to be a great leader were the same qualities it took to be a great parent. Great parents don’t criticize each other in front of their children; great...
by Craig Impelman | Apr 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
There is a wonderful, almost mystical, law of nature that says three of the things we want most—happiness, freedom, and peace of mind—are attained when we give them to others. Here are some key ideas regarding the three things we want most: Happiness: “Those who...
by Craig Impelman | Apr 20, 2021 | Blog
The person who usually does what he pleases is seldom pleased with what he does. Coach grew up on a farm in Indiana, and he rose early every morning before going to school to help milk the cows and do other chores required around the farm. When he arrived home from...
by Craig Impelman | Apr 6, 2021 | Blog
Laughter and humor are critical parts of being happy. We all should make the effort to achieve them the right way. But never try for a laugh at another’s expense. Try to laugh with others and never at them. Self-deprecating humor relays a message of humility and...
by Craig Impelman | Mar 31, 2021 | Blog
Every day with our actions and words, we knowingly or unknowingly influence others. Coach Wooden expanded on this idea: Like it or not, we have influence of many different kinds in many different places and should conduct ourselves in an appropriate manner. ...
by Craig Impelman | Mar 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Keep courtesy and consideration of others foremost in your mind, at home and away. This favorite quote of Coach Wooden’s was a reminder for his players to treat the fans they encountered on the road with the same courtesy and consideration they gave to their fans at...
