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Attention to Detail

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When you double-check your calculations for a math problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write e-mails.

          John Wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who led his teams to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his players would lace up and tie their shoe strings. If they didn’t tie them correctly, he would teach them how.

          Details may be small things, but from small things come great things; therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!

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Student Success Statement

“Be quick, but don’t get into a hurry.”

-John Wooden

What I think this quote means is that we should learn to work quickly but not do it in a rush. This is because if you’re in a rush you will most likely mess up whatever you are working on.

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Student Success Statement

The Three Don’ts

“Don’t Whine.

Don’t Complain.

Don’t make excuses.”

-John Wooden

What I think john wooden is trying to say in this quote is that these are things you shouldn’t do. When you do one of those three things you are choosing the wrong.

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Student Success Statement

“The three never:

Never Lie.

Never Cheat.

Never Steal.”

-John Wooden

What I think this quote means is that the three things it mentions are things we should never do. When we lie, cheat, and steal we are choosing the wrong.