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...
