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,...
