No, we're not talking about "Patience" by Guns N' Roses. This week we're talking about Coach John Wooden's thoughts on Patience.

Coach Wooden said, “Patience is the ability to wait and calmly persevere. We all grow impatient, but some people have more trouble waiting than others do. We tend to forget that all good things take time.”

Check out this week's episode to see if you are patient or complacent. Have a great day!

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"Results aren't the criteria for success - it's the effort made for achievement that's important.” This may be my favorite quote by John Wooden, and it comes from Mortar Quality 5 of Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success.

“Resourcefulness” is dreaming up ways to meet our goals. We might not do everything perfect, but as long as we're doing something, we're going in the right direction.

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This episode of Chasing Excellence covers the 4th Mortar Quality in Coach Wooden’s ‘Pyramid of Success’. Join Rick Floyd as he shares a word of caution inspired by the Coach!
If you want to grow a successful business, avoid this behavior! Check out the video above to hear this week's important message.

As head coach at UCLA, John Wooden won ten NCAA national championships in a 12-year period—seven in a row — an unprecedented feat. Today’s video reveals one of the keys to his success.

Please share this video on facebook and other social media sites! Also, don't forget to share your own thoughts in the comments section below.

Have an excellent week!

Rick Floyd

 

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This week’s episode of Chasing Excellence covers the Mortar Quality called 'Fight' in Coach Wooden’s ‘Pyramid of Success’. Join Rick Floyd as he discusses how the intensity of your fight can up your game in both your career and your personal life.

As head coach at UCLA, John Wooden won ten NCAA national championships in a 12-year period—seven in a row — an unprecedented feat. Today’s video reveals one of the keys to his success. So press play and get ready to crank up that fire in your belly!

I encourage you to share this video on facebook and other social media sites! Also, please remember to share your own thoughts in the comments section below.

 

Have an excellent week!

Rick Floyd

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This week’s episode of Chasing Excellence covers the chapter on Mortar Quality #2  in Coach Wooden’s ‘Pyramid of Success’. Join Rick Floyd as he discusses how this legendary coach used sincerity to build winning teams and solid relationships throughout his life.

As head coach at UCLA, John Wooden won ten NCAA national championships in a 12-year period—seven in a row — an unprecedented feat. Today’s video reveals one of the keys to his success. So press play and discover how sincerity can improve your professional and personal relationships.

I encourage you to share this video on facebook and other social media sites! And don’t forget to share your own thoughts in the comments section below.

Have an excellent week!

Rick Floyd

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