John Wooden on True Success

August 28, 2010

What makes an exceptional mentor? What is true success? John Wooden guided generations of players to experience their personal bests. Elder wisdom from TED.com—Ideas Worth Spreading:

With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk he shares the advice he gave his players at UCLA, quotes poetry and remembers his father's wisdom.

John Wooden, affectionately known as Coach, led UCLA to record wins that are still unmatched in the world of basketball. Throughout his long life, he shared the values and life lessons he passed to his players, emphasizing success that’s about much more than winning.