Better Dads Better Kids

I am a huge fan of John Wooden- Wooden was probably the best basketball coach ever.  His UCLA teams won 88 consecutive games and 10 NCAA championships.  He had four undefeated seasons, and won 80% of his games.  John Wooden was even more successful as a teacher of people.  He didn't see his job as just an opportunity to win basketball games and develop professional players, he saw it as a chance to develope people.  I tell you all that this week because I recently purchased a childrens book that he wrote that is designed to help kids- understand success.  He has a series of poems that talk about – hard work- enthusiasm – friendship – loyalty and many other traits that succesful people have.  Here is a poem defining success for kids.

Success isn't having trophies or toys

It isn't a medal or friends of your choice

What is success?  That's easy to see

It's trying to be the best that you can be

Don't worry what others may have or might say

When trying your best—Success comes your way