Michael Josephson Commentary

Michael Josephson Commentary: "By this definition, John Wooden, my favorite coach and teacher, is every inch a great American philosopher. Here are just a few of his powerful insights:

On Perfection: 'Perfection is an impossibility, but striving for perfection is not. Do the best you can. That is what counts.'

On Management: 'You'll get better cooperation and results if you're sincerely interested in people's families and interests, not in simply how they do their job.'

On Learning: 'Learn as if you were going to live forever. Live as if you were going to die tomorrow.'

On Success: 'You must be interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way.'

On Trust: 'You will be hurt occasionally if you trust too much, but you will live in torment if you do not trust enough.'

On Joy: 'Mix idealism with realism and add hard work. This will often bring much more than you could ever hope for.'

On Winning: 'If you prepare properly, you may be outscored but you will never lose. You always win when you make the full effort to do the best of which you're capable.'"