The Character of a Real Man-Quotes from John Wooden

   I just got done celebrating the character of a good man.......Calvin Leitch.   Take a look at the photos in the "Cal's Run-2009".  They speak for themselves.  This terrain has character beyond reproach and we all know why.  It speaks to who made it. 

Character is everything.........read on.

Happy Birthday John Wooden, former Boilermaker great turns 99 years young.  The greatest American coach in any sport is celebrating his 99th birthday this week.   John Wooden was born on October 14th, 1910.  He was a three-time all American at Purdue, and led Purdue to the 1932 National Championships as a player.

  Here are some of Coach Wooden's most famous quotes:

1.--You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you. 

2.--Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character. 

3.--There are many things that are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, and one of the most important is faith, which cannot be acquired without prayer.

4.--The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.

5.--The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.

6.--Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

7.--Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.

8.--Never mistake activity for achievement. 

9.--It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. 

10.--It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it. 

11.--If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?

12.--Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. 

13.--Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

14.--Ability is a poor man's wealth.

15.--I'd rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.

No wonder that he is considered the greatest American sports coach of all time?

Happy Birthday Coach.

Thanks John Wooden, I needed to hear these.

Chaser