32 pages 1 hour read

John Wooden, Steve Jamison

Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1997

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Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court by John Wooden and Steve Jamison blends autobiography, memoir, and self-help to teach Wooden's philosophy of success. Structured into four parts—Families, Values, Virtues; Success, Achievement, Competition; Coaching, Teaching, Leading; and Putting it All Together: My Pyramid of Success—the book uses anecdotes from Wooden’s life and coaching career to discuss themes such as process over results, the meaning of success, and effective leadership.

Reviews & Readership

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Wooden by John Wooden and Steve Jamison is highly praised for its wisdom, simplicity, and insight into leadership and personal success. Reviewers appreciate Wooden’s straightforward advice and the book's inspirational anecdotes. However, some find the content repetitive and lacking in depth for advanced readers. Overall, it remains a heartfelt guide for those seeking motivation and practical life lessons.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Wooden?

Readers who appreciate Wooden by John Wooden and Steve Jamison are typically fans of sports, leadership, and personal development. Comparable works include Phil Jackson's Eleven Rings and Pat Riley's The Winner Within, appealing to those inspired by coaching wisdom and success principles in sports and life.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics

Sports

Leadership/Organization/Management

Business / Economics

Genre

Self Help

Psychology

Biography

Themes

Relationships: Teams

Values/Ideas: Win & Lose

Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance