A Favorite Quote on Success…

Ziya G. Boyacigiller

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“The definition I coined for success is: Peace of mind attained only through self satisfaction in

knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you're capable. Now, we're all

equal there. We're not all equal as far as intelligence is concerned. We're not equal as

far as size. We're not all equal as far as appearance. We do not all have the same

opportunities. We're not born in the same environments, but we're all absolutely equal in

having the opportunity to make the most of what we have and not comparing or worrying

about what others have. I coined that in 1934. Later, I started working on my pyramid. I

worked on that for the next 14 years, placing success according to my definition at the

apex.”

John Wooden, UCLA's legendary basketball coach, who died at age 99 (1910-2010)