The Promises of Coach John Wooden

Promises to Keep, left for us to ponder by the late great coach John Wooden.

• Promise to talk about health, happiness, and prosperity as often as possible.

• Promise to make all your friends know there is something in them that is special and that you value.

• Promise to think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best in yourself and others.

• Promise to be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.

• Promise to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

• Promise to forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements in the future.

• Promise to wear a cheerful appearance at all times and give every person you meet a smile.

• Promise to give so much time improving yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

• Promise to be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit trouble to press on you.