Category: Encouragement

  • Lessons From John Wooden – Final

    Finally, we reach the top of the pyramid.  This is no typical pyramid, but the Pyramid of Success that we have today from the late John Wooden.  Success traits that can help us all be better leaders, sports players, employees, business owners, spouses, parents, friends….  And now, at the top, we find this last trait.…

  • Lessons From John Wooden – Part IV

    John Wooden’s died in 2010.  Today, his legacy is still alive with his Pyramid of Success.  These short bits of inspiration helped so many basketball players and people alike.  If you have missed any of the three previous blog posts, you can find them at my website by clicking here. This week I am sharing…

  • Lessons From John Wooden – Part III

    This is the third of five installments highlighting John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success. Lessons that all of us can use in our lives daily. 10. Condition – “Ability may get your to the top, but charter keeps you there – mental, moral, and physical.”. Build yourself to be what you need to be, but only…

  • Lessons From John Wooden – Part II

    Last week I started a series of blogs around the “Pyramid of Success” given to us from legendary basketball coach John Wooden.  That first blog dealt with the foundational qualities, that lowest level, depicted in his leadership pyramid.  You can read that post by clicking here. This week I want to share the next level…

  • Lessons From John Wooden – Part I

    John Wooden’s “Pyramid of Success” is not just for basketball players. We all can learn and use his solid advice in our life.

  • Christmas – The 90-Day Countdown

    Yesterday marks the 90-day warning on Christmas gift giving.  That’s right, we are under 90-days until Christmas.  But before you ask yourself where this year has gone to, ask yourself if you are ready. I am not one of those who get hyped up about all the commercialness of the holiday and, quite frankly, I…