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“ Reputation is what others perceive you as being, and their opinion may be right or wrong. Character, however, is what you really are, and nobody knows that but you. ”

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Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

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John Wooden Advice For Daily Living Character Inspirational Self Image

If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have the time to do it over?

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Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating...too often fathers neglect it because they get so caught up in making a living they forget to make a life.

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John Wooden Education Fathers Inspiration Role Models

Don't mistake activity with achievement.

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