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John Wooden’s Seven Point Creed

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This is John Wooden’s Seven Point creed which was passed to him by his father Joshua upon his graduation from grammar school. Wooden kept this creed in his wallet and printed many copies over the years after the original wore to shreds.  Be true to yourself. If you are true to yourself, you will be true to all others. Make each day your masterpiece. Do the best you can. You can’t do anything about yesterday. The future depends on how you prepare yourself today. Help others. Do something for another, which you didn’t expect something in return. There is real joy in helping others. Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible. Make friendship a fine art. Work at it, don’t take it for granted. Friendship is like marriage, its not a one sider. Make a lasting friendship–you have to work at it. Build a shelter against a rainy day. You’re building that shelter by the life you lead–its not a material shelter. Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings every day. Be thankful to

Watch For Those Who Want To Keep You Small

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Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you believe that you too can become great. – Mark Twain So many times, people want to keep the people around them small because of the fear of losing them. Often these are the people closest to them--spouses, parents, and friends. Those who we love and those who profess their love for us.  Everyone comes at the world from their own viewpoint--even those most well-intended, those who “love” us. And from these points of view, they see us playing the role they want us to play in their movie. Sometimes the thing that keeps many people from taking risks and evolving past an ordinary existence is the lack of support from those closest to them. Husbands and wives are notorious for keeping their loved ones small. A husband could fear losing his wife if she accepts a bigger job or decides she wants to travel more by herself. A wife could fear losing her husband to his job or to the sp

Leading Tips

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  A bad habit is the result of repetition. Awareness is the key to breaking the cycle. First become aware of unwanted tendencies, then your awareness can help replace bad habits with good ones. Make yourself aware of what motivates the leaders of your organization. As important as what you do is the enthusiasm with which you do it. Bad habits are your enemy. Starve them the fuel of repetition and they will begin to fade. Associate with those who have a positive, passionate outlook on life. Their energy is soaked up by those around them. What you get may be how you make a living, but it's what you give that defines you. Be aware of your thoughts. You can choose to focus on the positive. If you want something to happen in your life, visualize it happening. Make it your intention. Matter is thought materialized.

Check Your Work

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  A store owner overheard a boy talking on his phone:  Boy: Ma'am, can you give me the job of cutting your lawn? Woman on phone: I already have someone to cut my lawn. Boy: I will cut your lawn for half the price than the person who cuts your lawn now. Woman: I’m very satisfied with the person who is presently cutting my lawn. Boy: (with more perseverance) “I’ll even sweep the floor and the stairs of your house for free. Woman: No, thank you. With a smile on his face, he hung up. The store owner, who was listening to all this, walked over to the boy. “Son, I like your attitude; I like that positive spirit and would like to offer you a job.” Boy: “No thanks.” “But you were really pleading for one,” the store owner said. “No Sir, I was just checking my performance at the job I already have. I am the one who is working for that lady I was talking to!”  Moral? Always check your work and don’t take anything for granted!  Leading Narratives:  The perfect collection of stories, jok

Sideline Observations

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Your best player and the head coach should never have a bad practice. If a coach cannot coach his best player, he cannot coach the team. The coach must create an identity for his team.  Good or bad your team will be known for something every year. --The Coaching and Leadership Journal