John Wooden recognized at Pauley Pavilion, UCLA.

You cannot describe this man any better than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did in today’s service at ULCA in Los Angeles.

“I’m aware how cynical the world has become. Coach’s value system was from another era, it was developed in an America that has passed on.”

Whatever your passion, your work, business, or life aspirations, John Wooden was the epitome of excellence and success.  He was one of the finest Americans ever.

America, turn off your iPod, your video games, your cell phone, stop looking at the latest gossip magazines from the checkout stand at the store and concentrate on one thing:   if you want to know how to lead a fulfilling life, one of success, selflessness, humility and a work ethic of serving……look at the photo.   This is what a real man is all about.