Words of Wisdom

This little gem was in my inbox this morning at work, sent from our Area Sales Manager. I appreciated it so much, and applies to what is going on in my life right now. John Wooden won ten NCAA national championships in a 12-year period — seven in a row — as head coach at UCLA, an unprecedented feat.

John Wooden on Life:

#1. Promise yourself that you will talk health, happiness and prosperity as often as possible.

#2. Promise yourself to make all your friends know there is something in them that is special that you value.

#3. Promise to think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best in yourself and others.

#4. Promise to be just as enthusiastic about the success of others are you are about your own.

#5. Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

#6. Promise to forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements in the future.

#7. Promise to wear a cheerful appearance at all times and give every person you meet a smile.

#8. Promise to give so much time improving yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

#9. Promise to be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit trouble to press on you.