Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court

Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court By John Wooden 
PART I FAMILIES, VALUES, VIRTUES I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs. —JOHN WOODEN

It took me a long time to understand that even a stubborn mule responds to gentleness.
Each day my mother demonstrated great patience and the ability and eagerness to work very hard without complaint.
I learned from her what hard work really means and that it’s part of life. Hard work comes with the territory. She always knew what had to be done and she did it. Mother provided a model for how to do my job regardless of the particular circumstances.
Being a role model is the most powerful form of...