Pyramid of Success

 John Wooden's Pyramid of Success - Visually Simplified by Benjamin Thomas

John Wooden (1910-2010) was an American basketball player and legendary coach known for his profound impact on the sport.

Wooden's Pyramid of Success stands as a visual representation of the principles and values he considered pivotal for achieving success in any endeavor, whether on the basketball court or in life at large.

The Pyramid comprises 15 blocks: 

1. Industriousness: Strive for diligence and hard work in your pursuits.

2. Friendship: Cultivate strong relationships founded on mutual trust and respect.

3. Loyalty: Commit and dedicate yourself to your team and those around you.

4. Cooperation: Collaborate with others to achieve shared goals.

5. Enthusiasm: Maintain a positive attitude and a passionate approach to your endeavors.

6. Self-Control: Exhibit discipline and emotional restraint in all circumstances.

7. Alertness: Remain attentive and aware, ever ready to seize opportunities.

8. Initiative: Be proactive and take the first steps toward success.

9. Intentness: Stay focused and unwavering, never relinquishing your goals.

10. Condition: Care for your physical and mental well-being.

11. Skill: Continually enhance and master the essential skills for success.

12. Team Spirit: Embrace unity and camaraderie within your team.

13. Poise: Keep calm and composed, even when facing pressure.

14. Confidence: Believe in your abilities and yourself.

15. Competitive Greatness: Strive to be your best and bring out the best in others.

Later, Coach Wooden introduced "The Mortar," a collection of 10 blocks situated along the sides, symbolizing the elements that bind the Pyramid together:

1. FAITH

2. PATIENCE

3. AMBITION

4. ADAPTABILITY

5. RESOURCEFULNESS

6. FIGHT

7. SINCERITY

8. HONESTY

9. RELIABILITY

10. INTEGRITY

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John Wooden's Pyramid of Success - Visually Simplified by Benjamin Thomas