Sunday, April 03, 2005

JJ: Making the Most of One's Self

The annual "Coach [John] Wooden Keys to Life Award" was presented this weekend to former NBA great Bobby Jones for his outstanding character and exemplifying the seven points of a creed that Wooden's father gave him when he was 12 years old entitled, "Making the Most of One's Self". The seven points of the creed are:

1. Be True to Yourself
2. Make Each Day Your Masterpiece
3. Help Others
4. Drink Deeply from Good Books
5. Make Friendship a Fine Art
6. Build a Shelter Against a Rainy Day
7. Pray for Guidance and Give Thanks for Your Blessings Every Day