Musings about the "Pyramid of Success"

I was recently looking through books on my bookshelf and noticed a copy of "Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and off the Court." And folded up inside the book was a printout of Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success. I opened it up, and it got me thinking about what those principles mean and how applicable they are to daily life. When life gets hectic, it’s tempting to see any break in routine as failure. I would argue the opposite. In busy seasons, it is not about perfection in the gym or with our diets, but rather about effort and intention, which can be more meaningful than hitting a specific number on a scale or barbell. It’s about who you’re becoming, not just what you’re doing.

I think this pyramid embodies this concept perfectly. It's about setting a foundation for yourself for personal success. There are stumbles along the way, but if you have a good foundation, you always possess the ability to get back on course.