Coach Wooden: The 7 Principles That Shaped His Life and Will Change Yours

When Coach John Wooden graduated from eighth grade, his father gave him a handwritten card and said, "Son, try to live up to this." On the card, his father had written seven simple yet profound life principles:  
  
Be true to yourself  
Help others  
Make friendship a fine art  
Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible  
Make each day your masterpiece  
Build a shelter against a rainy day by the life you live  
Give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day  
  
These principles were the key to Coach Wooden's greatness--and his goodness. Through powerful stories and pithy advice, this book shares the wisdom that made Wooden happy and successful. This inspirational and conversational book, now in trade paper, will encourage, challenge, and motivate readers to build these principles into their own lives.Read less