TWO SETS OF THREES

"What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player."

- John Wooden

The "two sets of threes" are direct and simple rules aimed at how we should conduct ourselves in life. The first set is about honesty:

Never lie.

Never cheat.

Never steal.

It requires no explanation.

The second set of threes is about dealing with adversity:

Don't whine.

Don't complain.

Don't make excuses.

Some people may think these are naive or kind of dumb. But think about what they mean for a moment and who you become if you abide by them. That isn't naive. You don't become dumb.

(thanks Coach Wooden)