Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court

Three More Strong Blocks: Condition, Skill, and Team Spirit

In the third tier I put what I think is the heart of the Pyramid. It may seem to apply to athletics alone, but it doesn’t. The personal characteristics in the third tier apply equally to individuals and teams anywhere.

These blocks are condition, skill, and team spirit.

Condition

You must be conditioned for whatever you’re doing if you’re going to do it to the best of your ability. There are different types of conditioning for different professions. A deep-sea diver has different conditioning requirements from a salesperson. A surgeon has different physical conditioning requirements from a construction worker. A ceo has different conditioning requirements from a food server.

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