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Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success Paperback – Illustrated, August 14, 2009

by John Wooden (Author), Jay Carty
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,169 ratings
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The Coach of the Century Reveals His Secret to Success

Legendary college basketball coach John Wooden and Jay Carty know that when it comes down to it, success is an equal opportunity player. Anyone can create it in his or her career, family, and beyond.

Based on John Wooden's own method to victory, Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success reveals that success is built block by block, where each block is a crucial principle contributing to lifelong achievement. With these 32 daily readings, you will

● take an in-depth look at each block of the pyramid and explore what each one means
● understand how all the blocks together form the structure of the pyramid of success
● reflect on each principle and how it is present in your life
● learn how to put your best foot forward to reach achievement in every area of life
● obtain peace of mind from knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming

Join John Wooden and Jay Carty to discover the building blocks and key values--from confidence to faith--that have brought Coach to the pinnacle of success as a leader, a teacher, and a follower of God.
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The Coach of the Century Reveals His Secret to Success

Legendary college basketball coach John Wooden and Jay Carty know that when it comes down to it, success is an equal opportunity player. Anyone can create it in his or her career, family, and beyond.

Based on John Wooden's own method to victory, Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success reveals that success is built block by block, where each block is a crucial principle contributing to lifelong achievement in every area of life. Each of these 32 daily readings takes an in-depth look at a single block of the pyramid, which when combined with the other blocks forms the structure of the pyramid of success.

Join John Wooden and Jay Carty to discover the building blocks and key values--from confidence to faith--that have brought Coach to the pinnacle of success as a leader, a teacher, and a follower of God.

About the Author

John Wooden was a high school and college coach for forty years. During that time, his teams won more than 80 percent of their games. From 1948 to 1975, his UCLA Bruins teams claimed 10 NCAA national championships, including seven in a row, and at one time won 88 consecutive games. Wooden is in the Basketball Hall of Fame, both as a player and a coach. He originated the Pyramid of Success and was the coauthor with Jay Carty of the bestseller Coach Wooden One-on-One. Coach and his wife, Nellie, were married 53 years when she passed away in 1985. Coach lived to be 99 years of age, passing away on June 4, 2010.

JAY CARTY has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, coached basketball at his alma mater, Oregon State, and been a part of John Wooden's UCLA coaching staff. After hanging up his basketball shoes, Carty entered ministry. He has been a traveling preacher and the author of many books, includingPlaying with Fire, and the coauthor ofCoach Wooden One-on-One and Darrell Waltrip One-on-One. Jay and his wife, Mary, live in California.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Revell
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 14, 2009
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0800726251
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0800726256
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.4 x 8.9 inches
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    Jay Carty has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, coached basketball at his alma mater, Oregon State, and been a part of John Wooden's UCLA coaching staff. After hanging up his basketball shoes, Carty entered ministry. He has been a traveling preacher and the author of many books, including Playing with Fire, and the coauthor of Coach Wooden One-on-One and Darrell Waltrip One-on-One. Jay and his wife, Mary, live in California.

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    Coach John Wooden was named The Greatest Coach Ever by Sporting News and Coach of the Century by ESPN. He won 10 NCAA championships as Head Coach of men’s basketball at UCLA. Since then, his wisdom, summarized most famously in his Pyramid of Success, has reinforced his status as a modern-day legend. His memorable mottos, unforgettable turns of phrase and timeless, sage advice have enriched countless lives.

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Customers find the book inspirational, with excellent life lessons and superb content, making it a must-read for coaches. Moreover, the structure receives positive feedback for its fantastic organization, and customers appreciate the character development, with one noting that Wooden valued personal integrity over ability. However, the religious content receives mixed reactions from customers.

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83 customers mention "Inspirational content"81 positive2 negative

Customers find the book inspirational, providing excellent life lessons and advice, with one customer noting it serves as a great guide for aspiring coaches.

"...Everything he did seemed genius--and with this wonderful book--we can take another big step toward our goals no matter what they are...." Read more

"...a legend among coaches, and his experiences and coaching strategy are well presented in this book...." Read more

"...His definition of success, for example, is very useful for those distracted by more worldly and more selfish measures of success...." Read more

"This is an EXCELLENT guide for wanna-be coaches, along with Mike Matheny's The Matheny Manifesto...." Read more

73 customers mention "Readability"73 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, with one customer noting it's a must-read for coaches, while another mentions it's particularly valuable for career-minded people.

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"...minister, so although Wooden’s writing and teaching is centered in Christian principles, it’s not until you read the second half of each chapter..." Read more

"Outstanding book!" Read more

"...Not only does it give you scripture which is critical, but it also gives you real life character lessons. Highly recommend!" Read more

11 customers mention "Book structure"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's structure, noting its fantastic organization and super insights into Coach Wooden's philosophy, with one customer highlighting its timeless fundamental principles.

"...of Success' Building Blocks For A Better Life" is slim and so well organized you will learn so much and after each chapter it's 'Your Turn"...." Read more

"...about Coach Wooden's thoughts on success is that he put things in a kind but direct way, which is what I struggle to do..." Read more

"...The foundation principles are values that if implemented will set the example and attract others to follow your leadership...." Read more

"Super insight on Coach Wooden and his pyramid. I love his detailed insight on each layer. Very solid information. It's indepth...." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, praising Wooden's leadership qualities and values, with one customer noting his emphasis on personal integrity over ability.

"...it give you scripture which is critical, but it also gives you real life character lessons. Highly recommend!" Read more

"...The second level are principles of self discipline that when demonstrated consistently show others you are a person who is in control of theirself...." Read more

"Coach Wooden was a great leader and his pyramid is as relevant today as it was then..." Read more

"...Solid advice to help build his character." Read more

12 customers mention "Religious content"4 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed feelings about the religious content in the book, with some appreciating its spiritual insights while others find the Christian-centric perspective overwhelming.

"...I really wanted to gift him this but it’s really overkill with the Christian-centric perspective...." Read more

"...of his Pyramid of Success with bible verses and religious connections from Jay Carty...." Read more

"...Instead I got a bunch of right wing Christian propaganda...." Read more

"This is NOT a typical John Wooden book. It's a really a daily devotional. It's a Jay Carty book with a little John Wooden...." Read more

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  • JFN
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
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  • C. Wallace
    5.0 out of 5 stars Choose To Win
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2024
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    John Wooten and Jay Carty wrote a short, direct to the point to help anyone in life. Initially, I this was about how to succeed playing basketball; however, the pyramid of success can be used in all aspects of life.
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  • Frenchy
    5.0 out of 5 stars When I was at UCLA in the 1980s I saw Coach Wooden often. Great man. Glad I found his book on Amazon
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2023
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    The manner of how the book is organized is fantastic. Instead of book that is heavy as if that makes it great-"Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success' Building Blocks For A Better Life" is slim and so well organized you will learn so much and after each chapter it's 'Your Turn". Everything he did seemed genius--and with this wonderful book--we can take another big step toward our goals no matter what they are. So glad I bought this. When I was at UCLA I'd see Coach Wooden I'm sorry I didn't say, "Coach, can I shake your hand"? To me he was a great man.
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  • Scott I.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, easy to read and apply
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2022
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    Coach Wooden was a legend among coaches, and his experiences and coaching strategy are well presented in this book. Wooden’s coauthor is a Christian minister, so although Wooden’s writing and teaching is centered in Christian principles, it’s not until you read the second half of each chapter that the Christian principles are emphasized. Regardless, you don’t have to be a Christian to benefit from the wisdom of Coach John Wooden presented in this book.
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  • Ed
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2024
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  • DG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2023
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    I love John Wooden's approach of giving your personal best. We all know what that is. If we can turn off the voice to please the beast of self recognition and tune into being the best we can at any moment, we will certainly succeed. Our Savior will help us have a balance between running faster than we have strength and pu
    shing ourselves to obtain the best within us and how to understand in our hearts that win or lose, the personal championship is won by our efforts, and to be satisfied with that.
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  • Rich Krenn
    5.0 out of 5 stars A literal Game Changer!
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    Today, more than any other time this book is needed. It talks about the very things that are being drained and lacking in our society today. Not only does it give you scripture which is critical, but it also gives you real life character lessons. Highly recommend!
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  • DARIO
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un libro que todos deben tener
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
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    Me encanta este libro y es uno de mis libros de cabecera.
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  • D.C
    5.0 out of 5 stars inspirational
    Reviewed in Australia on March 13, 2025
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    this book was fantastic, truly inspirational and a great motivator
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  • Marcelo Schejtman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success
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    Libro OBLIGATORIO para los q nos dedicamos al desarrollo humano. Tiene toda la sabiduría de los estoicos, de los samurais y de los místicos de las filosofías más sabias y antiguas, personificado en una leyenda real del deporte.
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  • Nicola Raimondi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastico
    Reviewed in Italy on September 26, 2014
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    Il Reverendo John Wooden ci mostra il motivo per il quale possa essere considerato come uno dei più grandi allenatori della storia dello Sport; una serie di valori che dovrebbero essere spiegati a qualsiasi ragazzo che inizi la carriera da allenatore.
    Mi sarebbe piaciuto leggere la scena in cui il coach al primo giorno di allenamento di Lew Alcindoor, gli insegna come allacciarsi le scarpe, e il crescendo che ha portato l'attuale Kareem Abdul Jaabar a diventare il proprietario del tiro più immarcabile della storia del gioco...
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  • ablogic
    3.0 out of 5 stars Plutôt un résumé
    Reviewed in France on July 7, 2023
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    Le livre officiel de J. Wooden est bien mieux. Cela reste très résumé et trop de paragraphes/commentaires d'un point de vue religieux (psaumes et compagnie). Bref, assez moyen dans l'ensemble.
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  • ahandke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
    Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2023
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    Great book
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