25 building blocks of the pyramid of success

Pyramid of Success

John Wooden

The 25 Building Blocks of the
Pyramid of Success

Block 1:  Industriousness
"In plain and simple English this means hard work. Very hard work. There is no substitute for very hard work when it comes to success." 

this means that hard work is not easy to do but its all worth it when you succeed.you cannot just do easy work and get the same success 

Block 2: Enthusiasm

"It is the engine that powers all blocks of the Pyramid. It is why I chose Industriousness and Enthusiasm as the cornerstones of my Pyramid of Success. It is where everything begins."

people need enthusiasm in order to be motivated, if they are not motivated they don't have hope on whatever they're doing 

Block 3: Friendship

"Comes from mutual esteem, respect and devotion. Like marriage it must not be taken for granted but requires a joint effort."

friendship is a big thing in life. lots of people have friendships and that's important because without any friends you'll be alone and have no friends to help you in life

Block 4: Loyalty

"To yourself and to all those depending upon you. Keep your self-respect."

this quote could mean that you should always have respect for yourself and those around you. you should always be loyal to you're friends and never betray them

Block 5: Cooperation

"With all levels of your co-workers. Listen if you want to be heard. Be interested in finding the best way, not in having 

your own way. "

this means that not everything can be done alone you got to have people you trust to help you

Block 6: Ambition 
"For noble goals"

  

ambition is important because it means to have a desire for something,if you don't desire to do it you have no hope on what you do.people need ambition in order to be motivated      , if they are not motivated they don't have hope on whatever they're doing 

Block 7: Self-Control

"Practice self-discipline and keep emotions under control. Good judgement and common sense are essential."

Block 8: Alertness

"Be observing constantly. Stay open-minded. Be eager to learn and improve."

Block 9: Initiative

"Cultivate the ability to make decisions and think alone. Do not be afraid of failure, but learn from it."

Block 10: Intentness

"Set a realistic goal. Concentrate on its achievement by resisting all temptations.  Be determined and persistent."

Block 11: Sincerity

 Keeps friends

"if you have sincerity your friends well have more  trust  on you"

Block 12: Adaptability
"To any situation"

adaptation is important for all purposes you need to learn to adapt to new things and learn how they work, if you do not learn to adapt i will be hard to fit in  

Block 13: Condition

"Mental-Moral-Physical. Rest, exercise and diet must be considered. Moderation must be practiced. Dissipation must be eliminated." 

Block 14: Skill

"A knowledge of and the ability to properly and quickly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared and cover every little detail."

Block 15:  Team Spirit

"A genuine consideration for others. An eagerness to sacrifice personal interests of glory for the welfare of all."

its always good to work with others but they just need to all have spirit in what they do 

Block 16: Honesty 
In thought and action

honesty is important to a team because  if your not honest your team cant depend on you

 Block 17: Resourcefulness 

proper judgement

Block 18: poise

"Just being yourself. Being at ease in any situation."
Graceful and elegant bearing in a person.

Block 19: Confidence 

"Respect without fear. May come from being prepared and keeping all things in proper perspective."

Block 20: Reliability 
Creates respect

reliability is important because your team needs to know your strong and they could trust you 

   

Block 21: Fight 
Determined effort

Block 22: Competitive Greatness

" Be at your best when your best is needed. Enjoyment of a difficult challenge."

if people need you for what your best at help them with that problem you are good at solving 

Block 23: Integrity 
"Purity of intention"

Block 24: Faith
Believe and Achieve

if you don't have faith you have no hope therefor you are hopeless and you have no courage and you will not achieve anything 

Block 25: Patience 
Good things take time
thing will eventually come to you