Tag: John Wooden

Walter Payton

Written on December 1, 2008.

Do Unto Others… They know character is defined by the way they treat those who cannot help them In the fall of 1993, a prominent Chicago personality decided to host a Thanksgiving dinner benefiting 650 underprivileged children. As part of the program, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman and the Easter Bunny were invited to join the kids that night. As he was waiting in line, one little boy began to cry....

Brett Favre

Written on May 1, 2008.

Ice In Their Veins… They are risk-takers and don’t fear making a mistake. It was third and seven. Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers were on the Minnesota 16-yard line and threatening to score. As the play clock wound down, the veteran quarterback read the defense and changed the call on the field at the last possible second. Then came the snap. Farve dropped back and, ever the gunslinger, fired cleanly...

Swen Nater

Written on December 1, 2007.

Rubbing Elbows… The truly great understand the value of association. A community college basketball coach was getting his car fixed by a local mechanic. As he walked into the garage he noticed the guy under his car had his head sticking out one side of the car and his feet hanging out the other. That moment led to a life-changing discussion and a powerful lesson in Greatness. As I sat with legendary UCLA basketball...