Wooden's famous philosophy on coaching and life has become ingrained in the minds of his former players and continues to guide many of their lives today. But Wooden did not create the pyramid with basketball in mind; he worked on it over a 14 year period, aiming to create a new definition of success. While teaching high school English, he saw parents criticizing their children for receiving less than an "A" or "B." That's when he knew he needed to find a way to pass on his message that success isn't just about how much stuff you have o how powerful you've become; it's about finding peace of mind.
-Kristin Edelhauser
Enthusiasm the second cornerstone of John R. Wooden's Pyramid of Success.
"On the other side of the Pyramid's foundation is my powerful cornerstone: Enthusiasm. Simply put, I mean you must LOVE that which you do. You heart must be in it. Without Enthusiasm you cannot work up to your fullest ability and potential; you're just going through the motions. And just going through the motions won't bring you to the level of competitive greatness we seek whether in basketball, business, or life.
If you don't like what you're doing- knocking it all the time- get out. Don't whine, complain, and continually make excuses. Leave. Maybe you can't leave immediately, today, right now, but understand you must eventually do so. Why? If your heart's not in your work you cannot prepare and perform at your highest level.
Enthusiasm brushes off on those with whom you come into contact, those you work with and for. You must have Enthusiasm especially if you're a leader or wish to become a leader.
So, as the cornerstones of the Pyramid of Success I put these two essential and irreplaceable qualities in place: Industrious. You must join that with Enthusiasm. Separately each is powerful in its own particular way. Joined together they become a force of almost unimaginable force. They power all that follows in the Pyramid. Industriousness and Enthusiasm are the engines of your success.
And if you are a leader who possesses them, you will instill Industriousness and Enthusiasm in those under your supervision by your example."
-John R. Wooden
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