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

Mr. Webster’s Definition of Success

Mr. Webster defines success as the accumulation of material possessions or the attainment of a position of power, prestige, or perhaps fame. I certainly think those things can be indicative of success, but they are not necessarily success in themselves.

I know many eminently successful people who never made a lot of money and never gained any high position or recognition. They simply and quietly raised a family, worked hard, and had a job that allowed them to take care of their family (though not usually in a lavish style). These individuals and their families are a big success by my definition.

Mr. Webster neglects to mention those folks in his book.