John Wooden's Pyramid of Success Vocabulary

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

Industriousness

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

Loyalty

Be observing constantly. Stay open-minded. Be eager to learn and improve.

Alertness

Cultivate the ability to make decisions and think alone. Do not be afraid of failure, but learn from it.

Initiative

Brushes off upon those with whom you come in contact. You must truly enjoy what you are doing.

Enthusiasm

Practice self-discipline and keep emotions under control. Good judgment and common sense are essential.

Self-Control

Comes from mutual esteem, respect and devotion. Like marriage, it must not be taken for granted but requires joint effort.

Friendship

With all levels of your co-workers. Listen if you want to be heard. Be interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way.

Cooperation

Set a realistic goal. Concentrate on its achievement by resisting all temptations and being determined and persistent.

Intentness

Respect without fear. May come from being prepared and keeping all things in proper perspective.

Confidence

A knowledge of and the ability to properly and quickly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared and cover every little detail.

Skill

A genuine consideration for others. An eagerness to sacrifice personal interests of glory for the welfare of all.

Team-Spirit

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

Poise

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

Condition

Be at your best when your best is needed. Enjoyment of a difficult challenge.

Competitive Greatness