It is most difficult, in my mind, to separate any success, whether it bein your profession, your family, or as in my case, in basketball, fromreligion.

John Wooden
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I think the best way to measure your success is to look at the things that you do. Whether it be in your profession, family or as in my case, basketball. I think we can all agree that we should do our best and we should always try to improve ourselves and those around us.

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