Today’s book: Be Quick—But Don’t Hurry by Andrew Hill and John Wooden—capturing the leadership wisdom of Coach Wooden and how mastering calm, focused speed leads to excellence in any arena.
Here’s your 1-minute summary:
- Controlled speed wins. Move decisively—but never rush or lose composure. Haste breeds mistakes; focused urgency builds success.
- Preparation builds confidence. Wooden believed in relentless, thoughtful preparation so that quick action feels natural and stress-free.
- Balance competitiveness with humility. Strive to be your best without obsessing over others—you control effort, not outcomes.
- Small things are big things. Attention to daily details—how you practice, how you tie your shoes—builds championship habits.
- Character counts more than talent. Wooden prioritized integrity, consistency, and discipline over flash or raw skill.
Speed matters, but calm mastery matters more. Where can you move faster today without ever hurrying?
I love John Wooden. Check out the Notes on this and Wooden on Leadership for more.
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