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"I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs."--John Wooden
Evoking days gone by when coaches were respected as much for their off-court performances as for their success on the court, Wooden presents the timeless wisdom of legendary basketball coach John Wooden.
In honest and…
Why read it?
1 author picked Wooden as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Tips on leadership and decision-making from the greatest college sports coach of all time.
He’s distilled decades of experience and wisdom into a short book that can be read in a day or two. Some of the concepts are obvious, but I’m willing to bet that a few of them are new to you.
You’ll walk away a better person.
From Hasard's list on becoming great at decision-making.
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