"The definition I coined for success is: Peace of mind attained only through self satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you’re capable. Now, we’re all equal there. We’re not all equal as far as intelligence is concerned. We’re not equal as far as size. We’re not all equal as far as appearance. We do not all have the same opportunities. We’re not born in the same environments, but we’re all absolutely equal in having the opportunity to make the most of what we have and not comparing or worrying about what others have. I coined that in 1934. Later, I started working on my pyramid. I worked on that for the next 14 years, placing success according to my definition at the apex."
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John Wooden, UCLA’s legendary basketball coach, who died at age 99 (1910-2010)
Read the entire interview here http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/woo0int-1
Thanks to my Dad for sharing the thought-provoking quote, which led me to the equally inspiring interview.
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