Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
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John Wooden Quotes
John Wooden (1910–2010) was an American basketball coach who led UCLA to ten NCAA championships. His Pyramid of Success and teachings on character, effort, and preparation have inspired athletes and students alike.
Effort is never wasted when it builds capability.
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Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
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