John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success

In a period of 14 years, ending with SUCCESS

his tenure at Indiana State University,
John Wooden worked on his famous
“Pyramid of Success.” He put suc- “Success is peace of mind which

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pyramid are the two corner- best to become
stones because to be strong, COMPETITIVE the best that you
you have to have a strong GREATNESS are capable of
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foundation,” said Wooden.

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thing, are hard work
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needed. Real love of
and enjoy what a hard battle.
you’re doing. So, POISE CONFIDENCE
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one cornerstone is Just being yourself. Respect without fear.

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fighting yourself. in yourself in knowing

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CONDITION SKILL TEAM SPIRIT

lity

Mental–Moral– A knowledge of and An eagerness to

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Physical. Rest,
abi

the ability to properly sacrifice personal

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nes ays)
(in

exercise and diet must execute the interests or glory for

apt
situ

be considered. fundamentals. the welfare of all.

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Moderation must be Be prepared. “The team comes

any

practiced. Dissipation Cover every detail. first.”

(to

must be eliminated.
SELF-CONTROL ALERTNESS INITIATIVE INTENTNESS
Emotions under Be observing Cultivate the ability to Ability to resist
on

Sin

control. Delicate constantly. Be quick make decisions and temptation and stay
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biti

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foc perly

ake

adjustment between to spot a weakness think alone. Desire to with your course.
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Am

mind and body. Keep and correct it or use it excel. Concentrate on your
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judgment and as the case may objective and be

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common sense. warrant. determined to reach

ds)

your goal.
INDUSTRIOUS- FRIENDSHIP LOYALTY COOPERATION ENTHUSIASM
NESS Comes from mutual To yourself and all With all levels of your Your heart must be in
There is no substitute esteem, respect and those dependent upon co-workers. Help your work.
for work. Worthwhile devotion. A sincere you. Keep your self- others and see the Stimulate others.
things come from hard liking for all. respect. other side.
work and careful
planning.