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...
by Craig Impelman | Mar 29, 2017 | Blog
Contributing editor Brendon Burchard returns to SUCCESS Insider for a second bonus episode to take a deeper dive into Coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success. He talks about the four remaining blocks that make up his top five from the Pyramid—enthusiasm, conditioning,...
by Craig Impelman | Mar 24, 2017 | Blog
Contributing editor Brendon Burchard joins SUCCESS Insider for this special bonus episode. He shares his story of how the fundamental principles of Coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success helped him during one of the darkest times in his life. Burchard highlights...
