by Craig Impelman | Jul 22, 2020 | Blog
Real happiness comes from the things that cannot be taken away from you. This was one of Coach Wooden’s favorite ideas and one that he almost always spoke about when giving a speech—usually in the context of discussing the sixth item of his father’s Seven-Point Creed:...
by Craig Impelman | Jul 8, 2020 | Blog
Much of what we see depends on what we are seeking. Coach Wooden frequently told two different stories to illustrate this idea. The first story was about a friend of his, Bob, who was visiting him at UCLA from Indiana. Upon arriving at Coach’s office on campus, Bob...
by Craig Impelman | Jun 24, 2020 | Blog
“The happiest moments in life come from making someone else happy.” –John Wooden This quote reflects a key idea Coach Wooden was constantly trying to share: help others, a lesson he was taught by his father through example and his Seven-Point Creed. In fact, many of...
by Craig Impelman | Apr 4, 2018 | Blog
People are usually as happy as they make their minds up to be. This maxim, often referenced by famed UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, is a reminder that the attitude we assume when faced with disappointment is truly up to us. The influence of his father helped Coach...
