We’ve mostly focused on college football coaches and their quotes this week, but it would be a grievous omission to not mention basketball coach John Wooden’s words of wisdom. He not only said a lot of inspiring things, but if you have an interest in self improvement and success, you’ve probably already heard of his Pyramid of Success. Here are a few of his gems:

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

If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?
- John Wooden

Never mistake activity for achievement.
- John Wooden

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.
- John Wooden

If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.
- John Wooden

Ability is a poor man’s wealth.
- John Wooden

Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
- John Wooden