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Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court by John Wooden and Steve Jamison blends autobiography, memoir, and self-help to teach Wooden's philosophy of success. Structured into four parts—Families, Values, Virtues; Success, Achievement, Competition; Coaching, Teaching, Leading; and Putting it All Together: My Pyramid of Success—the book uses anecdotes from Wooden’s life and coaching career to discuss themes such as process over results, the meaning of success, and effective leadership.