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@HoopHall & @CBHOF Member. Former Head Coach at Washington State, Iowa, & USC. Former Director of International Basketball for @NikeBasketball | @TheDaily_Coach

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Your kindness has filled my heart with joy and immense gratitude.
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Love can be painful...
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Never stop being a good person because of bad people.
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Thank You, WSU, from the bottom of my heart for bringing me back Home...
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At 81 I am still a work in progress. Life is a journey with no finish line. The moment we retire from learning, growing & exploring we perish rapidly. May these 10 themes assist in providing comfort, faith, and direction in your life.
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Two Wisemen...
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I don’t want to be the smartest person in the room; I want to be the best listener in the room.
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Birthday Message of Gratitude...
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Be somebody who makes everybody feel like somebody.
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At 81 I am still a works in progress. Life is a journey with no finish line. The moment we retire from learning, growing & exploring we perish rapidly. May these 10 themes assist in providing comfort, faith, and direction in your life.
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I think the biggest mistake people make is giving up. Adversity is an experience, not a final act.
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Attention: College coaches are finding out that players love money more than they do basketball.
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Closing the curtain on 81 and welcoming in 82 with immense enthusiasm, passion, intention, and gratitude for this coming year. Thank you for all the birthday love and wishes!
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“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” — James Baldwin
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Rest In Power JC...
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The older you get, the quieter you become. Life humbles you deeply as you age. You realize what you have wasted time on.
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“The most difficult thing for individuals to do when they become a team is to sacrifice…” - Pat Riley #LifeLessons
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You can never say thank you enough. We all must remember that we didn’t get where we are on our own. Acknowledge people, appreciate them.
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The smartest person in the room is slow to tell everyone what he/she thinks.
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Question: Who is the most under-appreciated and under-valued coach in college basketball? Answer: Coach Kelvin Sampson, Houston Cougars 🏀
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“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” ― Angela Davis
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At 83, I am still writing and rewriting my story. Never surrender.
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How long are you going to wait to demand the absolute best of yourself?
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A minor setback is always preparing us for a major comeback. I am forever thankful for the outpour of prayers, love, & support. I write to you filled with immense gratitude and enthusiasm on my road to recovery. The marathon continues. There is NO finish line!
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Surround yourself with people who remind you of your future not with those who remind you of your past.
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Representative John Lewis was one of the most extraordinary inhabitants of the planet. His life is a case study in Courageous Leadership.
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Congratulations to a most deserving women’s basketball Pac-12 Champion ― the Washington State Cougars @WSUCougarWBB . Thank you for your stellar performances! #GoCougs  |  #WAZZU
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Optimism is as contagious as fear.
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Our society has gotten to the point where everyone has a right, but nobody has a responsibility.
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How you behave is your true identity.
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Find something bigger than yourself and get in touch with it every single day.
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Relationships are a privilege. And at the core of all relationships is trust and respect, both of those have to be earned! Listen to my full conversation with @tferriss at:
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Admitting you are wrong is more important than proving you are right.
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You can never say thank you enough. We all must remember that we didn’t get where we are on our own. Acknowledge people, appreciate them.
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"Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness." - Seneca
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Everyone needs someone who says "I Believe in You."
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A Blessing: Surviving on planet earth for 83 years and counting...
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My sincerest wishes & congrats to Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Donte DiVincenzo and Omari Spellman on tonight's @NBA Draft. Thank you for all your stellar contributions to the @VillanovaU community on and off the court. Your commitment to excellence has been inspiring! #NovaMBB
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I'd rather be the best listener in the room than the smartest person in the room
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At 81 years old the best way to stay young is to keep learning.
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6 Danger Signals of The Disease of Me
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Be kinder than necessary.
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Teach your child ‘how’ to think - not ‘what’ to think.
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At 84, I don’t see a finish line.
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📨 If you've not already subscribed to my weekly #CoachingForSuccess newsletter, visit today to subscribe and receive my 'Building A Better Me' PDF, which is full of ways to enact S.M.A.R.T. goals into your life and improve your daily productivity!
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Do not ruin a perfectly good today by thinking about a painful yesterday.
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If you want to know what you can do... Take this pledge, live it, and share it on your own Twitter/Instagram/Facebook ⬇️
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The pledge to take now: Commit to being a positive difference maker. Listen to my full conversation with @GeorgeRaveling here:
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At 81 years old, I am more excited about living than ever. There is so much to do and learn.
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Coaches: Saving Lives is far more important than winning games.
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Most assistant coaches are good at evaluating the obvious. The exceptional asst will look beneath the surface and see what others don't see!
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No skill is more valuable than the ability to critically think through problems. And schools don’t teach you a method of thinking, you have to do the work yourself. Those who do it well get an advantage and those that do it poorly pay. #RavReads
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You will be deeply missed. May you rest in peace, Coach...
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You are never too important to be kind to people.
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At 81 I am still a works in progress. Life is a journey with no finish line. The moment we retire from learning, growing & exploring we perish rapidly. May these 10 themes assist in providing comfort, faith, and direction in your life.
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One of the most significant challenges is to learn how to live in a world of constant disruption and instant gratification and yet be relevant. Be sure you are moving in the right direction of your most authentic truth and greatest desires.
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The best compliment you can pay a person is to listen.
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Beware of people who are in your circle but not in your corner.
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This is Dr. Joseph Rudison, age 101. He is my newfound friend and learning partner.
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Don't be the smartest person in the room. Be the best listener in the room.
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Every day, attempt to do more of what really matters and less of what doesn’t.
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Modern coaches should put less emphasis on hiring assistants who are good recruiters & more on effective problem solvers, teachers, mentors!
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Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a "somebody"
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Realize, many times, what people need most is not a brilliant mind that speaks but a special heart that listens.
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What makes Michael Jordan special? #TheLastDance
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It’s incredibly easy to be kind.
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It is my considered opinion that two of the most important human skills a person must possess and master to be successful in any endeavor are relationships and listening.
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Be humble enough to learn from everyone.
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You can never say thank you enough. We all must remember that we didn’t get where we are on our own. Acknowledge people, appreciate them.
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You can never say thank you enough. We all must remember that we didn’t get where we are on our own. Acknowledge people, appreciate them.
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Kindness is courage.
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I’ve always had this theory that, if you help enough people get what they want, you’ll always get what you want! Listen to my full conversation with @tferriss at:
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Every day is a job interview. Every day you are on stage. Every day you are being evaluated.
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You can never say thank you enough. We all must remember that we didn’t get where we are on our own. Acknowledge people, appreciate them.
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Surround yourself with as many amazing people as possible. Individuals who accept you for who you are and challenge you holistically to be better. Focus on quality, not quantity.
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Never abandon those who positively influenced your life. Be a monument of appreciation.
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Sometimes there are no words to capture profound moments of disbelief and grief. My deepest sympathies go out to the families and friends affected by yesterday’s tragedy. Kobe Bryant lived 41 years of uncommon achievement. Kobe was more than an athlete, champion, and icon...
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Too many people abandon their beliefs and values in order to fit in and be accepted
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Are you running toward life or are you running away from life? 17 secrets I've acquired over my 80 year journey that allow you to embark on the transformative process of letting go of regrets and turning obstacles into opportunities.
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"Your career is what you're paid for. Your calling is what you're made for." - @IAmSteveHarvey
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Be a better friend, partner and teammate.
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“The only people with whom you should try to get even with, are those who have helped you.” – John E. Southard
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One of the greatest joys of leadership is helping others achieve what they never thought possible.
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Stay true to your personal standards. Do not sacrifice them to appease your critics. If you are not careful, you can develop an addiction to the applause.
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Have a positive impact on everyone you meet.
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Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, “what’s in it for me?"
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At 81 I am still a works in progress. Life is a journey with no finish line. The moment we retire from learning, growing & exploring we perish rapidly. May these 10 themes assist in providing comfort, faith, and direction in your life.
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Be the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
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Someone else does not have to be wrong for you to be right.
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Almighty Blessings...
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Over my 81 years, I've come to recognize it takes the building, developing, & maintaining of authentic relationships to take you from where you are to where you want to go!
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A negative mind will never produce a positive life.
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Three vital words: 1. WE 2. OUR 3. US
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There's no finish line in your life. EVERYDAY is a competition. The competition is ourself!
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When you listen, you make people feel important, valued, respected, and appreciated.
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Smart people learn from their mistakes. The smartest people learn from the mistakes of others.
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