What's on Your Bookshelf?

Coach Wooden held the conviction that it was essential to set aside resources and make arrangements for difficult times, as they were inevitable for everyone. Additionally, he advocated for seeking guidance through prayer and cultivating a daily practice of expressing gratitude for one's blessings.

Additional Resources
Know What You're FOR: A Growth Strategy for Work, An Even Better Strategy for Life by Jeff Henderson

The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company by Robert Iger

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth

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Coach Wooden held the conviction that it was essential to set aside resources and make arrangements for difficult times, as they were inevitable for everyone. Additionally, he advocated for seeking guidance through prayer and cultivating a daily practice of expressing gratitude for one's blessings.

Additional Resources
Know What You're FOR: A Growth Strategy for Work, An Even Better Strategy for Life by Jeff Henderson

The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company by Robert Iger

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth

Denise Russo's Website
www.schoolofthoughts.net

Denise Russo's Forbes Articles
Forbes Article Link

Samantha Powell's Website and Blog
Lead The Game

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Denise Russo
Samantha Powell
School of Thoughts

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If you’re interested in more information about coaching or the upcoming retreat, please email us at [email protected].  If you would like to attend our Your Signature Story retreat September 29th – October 1st, register here. You can connect with School of Thoughts on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-of-thoughts-inc. You can connect with Denise Russo on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/deniserusso1/ You can connect with Sam Powell on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthapowell13/ You can connect with Sam’s LeadtheGame on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/company/leadthegame 

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John Wooden emphasized the importance of friendship by considering it a refined art in his Seven-Point Creed. Consequently, it is unsurprising that Coach Wooden incorporated friendship as a fundamental component within the foundation of his Pyramid of Success. He defined friendship as a product of mutual esteem, respect, and dedication, likening it to a marriage that should never be assumed but rather nurtured through collaborative endeavors.

John Wooden's Pyramid of Success

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In this episode, Denise and Sam discuss Principle #4 - Drink Deeply From Good Books, Especially the Bible. Bill Bennet states, “Life is about continuous learning. If you’re not learning, you’re not living. If you’re wasting your learning opportunities, you’re wasting your life. Reading is one of the most learning-intensive activities you’ll ever do. It doesn’t matter if you’re reading poetry or a great novel or a Shakespeare play or a book of history or biography-it’s going to be a learning experience. It’s going to enrich you and make you wiser.”

Here are some tips that will help you become a more effective reader

• Schedule a daily reading time, preferably an hour a day or more
• Be a discriminating reader
• Keep books handy wherever you are
• Don’t just read books; Interact with them
• Furnish your home with good books
• Set aside a portion of your vacation time for a reading sabbatical
• Share your reading experiences with other enthusiastic readers
• Use what you learn
• Widen your reading horizons
• Encourage reading in others, especially the young

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Denise Russo's Website
www.schoolofthoughts.net

Denise Russo's Forbes Articles
Forbes Article Link

Samantha Powell's Website and Blog
Lead The Game

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Samantha Powell
School of Thoughts

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In this episode, Denise and Sam discuss Principle #4 - Drink Deeply From Good Books, Especially the Bible. Bill Bennet states, “Life is about continuous learning. If you’re not learning, you’re not living. If you’re wasting your learning opportunities, you’re wasting your life. Reading is one of the most learning-intensive activities you’ll ever do. It doesn’t matter if you’re reading poetry or a great novel or a Shakespeare play or a book of history or biography-it’s going to be a learning experience. It’s going to enrich you and make you wiser.”

Here are some tips that will help you become a more effective reader

• Schedule a daily reading time, preferably an hour a day or more
• Be a discriminating reader
• Keep books handy wherever you are
• Don’t just read books; Interact with them
• Furnish your home with good books
• Set aside a portion of your vacation time for a reading sabbatical
• Share your reading experiences with other enthusiastic readers
• Use what you learn
• Widen your reading horizons
• Encourage reading in others, especially the young

Additional Resources

Denise Russo's Website
www.schoolofthoughts.net

Denise Russo's Forbes Articles
Forbes Article Link

Samantha Powell's Website and Blog
Lead The Game

Connect with us on LinkedIn:
Denise Russo
Samantha Powell
School of Thoughts

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On this episode of What's on Your Bookshelf Denise and Sam discuss Coach Wooden's Principle #3 - Make Each Day Your Masterpiece. Coach John Wooden's motto, "Make each day your masterpiece," emphasizes the importance of focusing on what you are doing right now to the best of your ability. It means recognizing that nothing can be done about what happened yesterday, and that you can only affect what will happen tomorrow by what you do today. Wooden's Seven Point Creed and Pyramid of Success are two key sources of his life and coaching philosophies. He believed in being true to oneself and making the most of each and every day. When speaking with his players, Wooden reminded them that the most they can give on any given day is 100%.

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Songs Referenced
Painting Pictures of Egypt by Sara Groves
Put a Little Love in Your Heart by Al Green & Annie Lennox
Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me by Elton John

Articles

Thriving During Adversity by Denise Russo

Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubormisky

All Roads Lead To Something: Tips For Effective Decision-Making by Denise Russo 

Denise Russo's Website
www.schoolofthoughts.net

Denise Russo's Forbes Articles
Forbes Article Link

Samantha Powell's Website and Blog
Lead The Game

Connect with us on LinkedIn:
Denise Russo
Samantha Powell
School of Thoughts

Where you can subscribe and listen:
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On this episode of What's on Your Bookshelf Denise and Sam discuss Coach Wooden's Principle #3 - Make Each Day Your Masterpiece. Coach John Wooden's motto, "Make each day your masterpiece," emphasizes the importance of focusing on what you are doing right now to the best of your ability. It means recognizing that nothing can be done about what happened yesterday, and that you can only affect what will happen tomorrow by what you do today. Wooden's Seven Point Creed and Pyramid of Success are two key sources of his life and coaching philosophies. He believed in being true to oneself and making the most of each and every day. When speaking with his players, Wooden reminded them that the most they can give on any given day is 100%.

Additional information

Today Matters by John Maxwell

The Passion Planner
Passion Planner discount code: RWRD.IO/EFWYE73?C

Do What Matters Most by Steve and Rob Shallenberger

Twelve Days by Denise Russo 

Make Each Day Your Masterpiece by Marshall Goldsmith 

Diagram of controlling the controllable  

Thriving During Adversity by Denise Russo

Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubormisky

All Roads Lead To Something: Tips For Effective Decision-Making by Denise Russo 

Denise Russo's Website
www.schoolofthoughts.net

Denise Russo's Forbes Articles
Forbes Article Link

Samantha Powell's Website and Blog
Lead The Game

Connect with us on LinkedIn:
Denise Russo
Samantha Powell
School of Thoughts

Where you can subscribe and listen:
Apple Podcasts

Connect with us on our LinkedIn page School of Thoughts . We also value your reviews, subscribing, and sharing our podcast "What's On Your Bookshelf?" on Apple and Spotify.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit woyb.substack.com

On this episode of What's on Your Bookshelf Denise and Sam discuss Coach Wooden's Principle #3 - Make Each Day Your Masterpiece. Coach John Wooden's motto, "Make each day your masterpiece," emphasizes the importance of focusing on what you are doing right now to the best of your ability. It means recognizing that nothing can be done about what happened yesterday, and that you can only affect what will happen tomorrow by what you do today. Wooden's Seven Point Creed and Pyramid of Success are two key sources of his life and coaching philosophies. He believed in being true to oneself and making the most of each and every day. When speaking with his players, Wooden reminded them that the most they can give on any given day is 100%.

Additional information

Today Matters by John Maxwell

The Passion Planner
Passion Planner discount code: RWRD.IO/EFWYE73?C

Do What Matters Most by Steve and Rob Shallenberger

Twelve Days by Denise Russo 

Make Each Day Your Masterpiece by Marshall Goldsmith 

Diagram of controlling the controllable  

Thriving During Adversity by Denise Russo

Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubormisky

All Roads Lead To Something: Tips For Effective Decision-Making by Denise Russo 

Denise Russo's Website
www.schoolofthoughts.net

Denise Russo's Forbes Articles
Forbes Article Link

Samantha Powell's Website and Blog
Lead The Game

Connect with us on LinkedIn:
Denise Russo
Samantha Powell
School of Thoughts

Where you can subscribe and listen:
Apple Podcasts

Connect with us on our LinkedIn page School of Thoughts . We also value your reviews, subscribing, and sharing our podcast "What's On Your Bookshelf?" on Apple and Spotify.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit woyb.substack.com

On this episode of What's on Your Bookshelf Denise, Andy, and Sam discuss Coach Wooden's Principle #2 - Help Others. CoachWooden viewed helping others as his life's calling. He believed he was born to influence and serve young people. That was his life purpose and he tried to fulfill his calling every day.

Tune in to this conversation with Denise, Andy, and Sam to find out what difference 75 cents makes and how old shoes can change lives. 

Denise Russo's Website
www.schoolofthoughts.net

Denise Russo's Forbes Articles
Forbes Article Link

Samantha Powell's Website and Blog
Lead The Game

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Andy Hughes
Scott Miller
Samantha Powell
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