The John Wooden Pyramid of Success, Revised Second Edition - Softcover

The John Wooden Pyramid of Success features the words and values of the master: the official Pyramid of Success Lecture, Coach Wooden's favorite maxims, interviews with him about his life and philosophy, and thirty photos of Wooden throughout his life. Wooden is the consummate businessman, who during the last twelve years of his job obtained a virtual monopoly on the national title for collegiate basketball. Learn how he did so as the master strategist, psychologist, motivator, and example. Husband, father, friend, educator, poet, athlete, Hoosier, and just plain great guy, Coach Wooden's story and approach to life is an inspiration for all ages. At last, the complete story is told. For the inside story of a true hero in sports and life, this is indispensable and joyous reading. Features original interviews with his family, players, and friends.

"(The Pyramid of Success) is a very effective blueprint for life." --Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Basketball Hall of Famer

"The Pyramid is very simple, very clear, and it makes sense. It's a tremendous motivational tool for self-esteem, personal development." --Walt Hazzard, Olympic Gold Medalist

". . . the greatest teacher of all time . . . I'd take a look at this book. It's a very, very good read. --Jim Rome, national sports broadcaster

"A wonderful book . . . It's a book not only enjoyable for basketball fans but should be shared with kids." --Larry Grossman, ESPN Radio

"Everything anyone could possibly want to know about the UCLA basketball coach. If you're a fan [it's] worth the price . . ." --Larry Stewart, Los Angeles Times