John Wooden's Pyramid of Success
UCLA Basketball Coach, 1948-1975   (10 NCAA Titles in 12 years)
Official John Wooden Web Site
  
Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.
 
 

Faith

SUCCESS
 
Patience

Fight

COMPETITIVE GREATNESS

"When the going gets tough, the tough get going." Be at your best when your best is needed. Real love of a hard battle.
 
Reliability

Resourcefullness


POISE

Just being yourself. Being at east in any situation. Never fighting yourself.
 


CONFIDENCE

Respect without fear. Confident not cocky. May come from faith in yourself in knowing that you are prepared.
 
Integrity
Adaptability


CONDITION

Mental--Moral--Physical. Rest, exercise, and diet must be considered. Dissipation must be eliminated.
 


SKILL

A knowledge of and the ability to properly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared. Cover every detail.
 


TEAM SPIRIT

An eagerness to sacrifice personal interests or glory for the welfare of all. The team comes first.
 
Honesty
Ambition


SELF CONTROL

Emotions under control. Delicate adjustment between mind and body. Keep judgment and common sense.


ALERTNESS

Be observing constantly. Be quick to spot a weakness and correct it or use it as the case may warrant.


INITIATIVE

Cultivate the ability to make decisions and think alone. Desire to excel.


INTENTNESS

Ability to resist temptation and stay with your course. Concentrate on your objective and be determined to reach your goal.
 
Sincerity


INDUSTRIOUSNESS

There is no substitute for  work. Worthwhile things come from hard work and careful planning.
   


FRIENDSHIP

Comes from mutual esteem, respect, and devotion. A sincere liking for all.


LOYALTY

To yourself and to all those dependent upon you. Keep your self-respect.


COOPERATION

With all levels of your co-workers. Help others and see the other side.


ENTHUSIASM

Your heart must be in your work. Stimulate others.