Win the Day Ch 7

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What notable achievement did the UCLA Bruins accomplish from 1964 to 1975?

Winning ten NCAA national championships (correct)

Winning the most NCAA basketball games

Having the highest scoring team

Producing the most professional players

Why did John Wooden reject the invitation to the NAIB National Tournament in 1947?

The tournament was too far away

The NAIB banned black players from competition (correct)

He was not ready for the tournament

His team did not perform well that season

What does John Wooden's seven-point creed represent in his life?

A strategy for winning games

A rule of life and moral compass (correct)

A method for coaching techniques

A guide to overcoming losses

What was the result of John Wooden's team reaching the National Tournament final the year after rejecting the invitation?

They lost to Louisville Signup and view all the answers

What twist of fate led John Wooden to accept the coaching position at UCLA?

A snowstorm delayed a critical call Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to make each day a masterpiece?

To define and accomplish personally meaningful goals. Signup and view all the answers

How is success defined according to the content?

Success is doing the best you can with what you have, where you are. Signup and view all the answers

What common mistake do people make concerning their definition of success?

They allow cultural definitions to overshadow their own goals. Signup and view all the answers

What is a suggested method for identifying personal success?

Detailing your ideal day and what it includes. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'success is stewardship' in the context provided?

It emphasizes using one's potential and resources for positive impact. Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as necessary to make each day a masterpiece?

Recognizing each day as miraculous Signup and view all the answers

What does the author compare the different days of creation to?

Favorite memories Signup and view all the answers

According to the author, why should we trust God for the little things?

Everything else is smaller compared to the big things Signup and view all the answers

What does John Wooden's approach to teaching his recruits illustrate?

Attention to detail is important for success Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection made with the proverb about the nail?

Small actions can lead to significant outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents the author's view on the importance of variety in creation?

There is an abundance of species highlighting God's creativity Signup and view all the answers

What does Teddy Roosevelt's ritual of looking at the stars represent?

The vastness of the universe and our humility Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of doing little things like they are big things?

Success is built through careful attention to small details Signup and view all the answers

What insight does the author provide about how God created the universe?

He spoke it into existence, demonstrating power in words Signup and view all the answers

How does the author suggest one should approach each day?

View each day as the first and last of life and celebrate it Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

John Wooden's Principles for Success

UCLA Bruins dominated college basketball from 1964-1975, winning 10 NCAA championships, including 7 consecutive titles.
John Wooden, the "Wizard of Westwood", was named College Basketball Coach of the Year 6 times.
His leadership and character were considered more impressive than his coaching skills.
His coaching career began at Indiana State Teachers College, but he declined an invitation to the NAIB National Tournament due to a policy banning black players, even if it meant his squad couldn't participate.
This decision eventually led to the reversal of the NAIB policy and Clarence Walker becoming the first African American to play in a postseason intercollegiate basketball tournament.
Wooden's unique path to UCLA involved a missed call from the University of Minnesota athletic director due to a snowstorm.

Wooden's Seven-Point Creed

Wooden's father exposed him to a 7-point creed for living, influencing his life in meaningful ways, copying it from a 1931 interview with Supreme Court Justice John H. Clarke.
The 7-point creed includes:
Be true to yourself.
Help others.
Make each day your masterpiece.
Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible.
Make friendship a fine art.
Build a shelter against a rainy day.
Pray for guidance, and count and give thanks for your blessings every day.

Defining Success

Many people strive for success but don't know how to define it.
They conform to cultural definitions instead of defining success individually.
Success is multifaceted and individualistic.
Success is about stewardship, doing the best you can with what you have in your current situation and locale

Making Each Day a Masterpiece

Defining success and victory is essential for each day’s fulfillment.
Lead measures and lag measures can aid in defining success.
Success involves focusing on becoming the best possible version of oneself, and avoiding comparison with others.
This involves analyzing one’s ideal day, including time of day, location, company, and activities in day-to-day life.

Creating Masterpieces: Inspired by God's Creation

Each day of creation in Genesis is viewed as a unique masterpiece.
The creation story emphasizes the importance of appreciating the small details and marvels of God's magnificent work.
Everyday tasks, like breathing, the heart beating, and chemical reactions in the body, are presented as miraculous displays of creation.
The universe is vast and complex, and human beings face life challenges as daily miracles.
Recognizing each day as miraculous is essential to fully appreciating life's experiences.

Sweat the Small Stuff

John Wooden emphasized the importance of seemingly small daily tasks to success, even putting on socks and shoes.
The importance of attention to detail and diligence in daily routines as critical to overall accomplishment.
Wooden's approach emphasizes how the details accumulate over time to impact larger achievements.
- A proverb illustrates the significance of small things, using an example of losing a kingdom due to a lost nail.
God is in the details of creation, even when they seem insignificant.
This focus on small things, using the example of the 200 pomegranates on columns in Solomon's temple and the detail of craftsmanship.

Intrinsic Motivation and the "Audience of One"

Intrinsic motivation emphasizes performing tasks for personal satisfaction and not external accolades or recognition.
The comparison to the three bricklayers illustrates differing motivations: one solely focused on his task, one with a broader perspective on building a wall, and one imagining a cathedral built to honor God.
Working hard, regardless of the task's apparent importance, is key to success for personal excellence.
The importance of dedication and hard work in achieving personal objectives.
- The role of faith and devotion in one's daily pursuits.

Love of the Game and Deliberate Practice

Success depends on loving what one does, especially when not completely fulfilling one’s personal dream job.
A key to achieving a dream job is consistently doing a good job, even in a less-than-ideal occupation.
John Wooden and Kobe Bryant’s dedication to practice illustrates the importance of repeated and intense practice for mastery—deliberate practice to achieve pinnacle performance.
Kobe Bryant's practice routine exemplified a dedicated approach to mastery, suggesting that excellence is a lifelong pursuit.
- Focusing on ongoing self-improvement exemplifies the dedication to being the best version of oneself.

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Dive into the extraordinary principles of success as exemplified by John Wooden, the legendary UCLA coach. This quiz explores Wooden's leadership, ethical decisions, and the impactful seven-point creed that shaped his philosophy. Test your knowledge on the lessons and legacy of a true sports pioneer.