Original Pyramid of Success
The QR code in the upper left navigates you to the Wooden's Wisdom website.
Underneath it, the QR code navigates you to this John R. Wooden Award Foundation home page.
The upper right displays John Wooden's Definition of Success. The Pyramid of Success consists of 15 blocks and 10 pieces of mortar leading you to the apex, Success.
Pyramid of Quotes & Habits
The QR code on the left navigates you to the videos where John Wooden talked about blocks of the pyramid.
The QR code on the lower right navigates you to Assessments related to each block of the pyramid.
Each block contains quotes in italics, followed by habits related to the block. QR codes show additional quotes and habits. Start with Success and follow the QR codes as numbered. It's the order John Wooden used when he taught.
Two Sets of Three's
The left set - Never Lie, Never Cheat, Never Steal - emphasizes honesty.
The right set - Don't Whine, Don't Complain, Don't Make Excuses - highlights accountability and resilience.
Seven Point Creed
Together with the Two Sets of Three's, this Seven Point Creed shaped John Wooden's values.
He used these values to guide him in developing the Pyramid of Success.
Assessment
Choose an Assessment module among the Definition of Success and the 15 blocks of the Pyramid of Success.
Use that block's assessment to identify which quote and habit you want to use for self-improvement. Choose another when you've mastered that quote and habit.
Additional FREE Resources for Educators
These resources are also provided to schools and non-profit organizations.
- Core Lessons Website
- Video of Sample Instruction
- Activities Workbook
- Wooden's Wisdom Learning Resource Center
- Renowned Training Team
Core Lessons
Understand that character and values should drive everything young people do. Learn how to use the unique two-sided John R. Wooden Award Foundation Pyramid. Delve into each of the blocks of the Pyramid of Success, leading to understand how they can become successful.
- Character & Values
- How to Use the Pyramid of Success
- Definition of Success
- The Cornerstones
- Including Other People
- Control & Direction of Your Mental Faculties
- Practice & Repetition
- Getting to and Staying on Top