John Wooden

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows

Appears On

Mick Unplugged REAL AF with Andy Frisella On Purpose with Jay Shetty Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect KSR Freakonomics Radio Passion Struck with John R. Miles Becoming UnDone We're Out of Time

Episode Appearances

Mick Unplugged · May 4, 2026

Unstoppable Spirit: World Series to World Traveler with Jeremy Guthrie

“Guthrie references Wooden's definition of success as foundational to his career philosophy”

Religious mission work and career sacrificeMLB career longevity and player retentionCollege athletics conference realignment impacts

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REAL AF with Andy Frisella · Apr 27, 2026

1020. Q&AF: Pushing Through Hard Times, Being "Too Nice" & Leadership Struggles

“Referenced as example of great leader whose learning process wasn't publicly visible until he achieved greatness”

Entrepreneurial financial hardship and survival mentalityReal estate development and contractor managementZero-option mentality and psychological resilience

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On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Apr 27, 2026

Leila Hormozi: Feel Like You’re Working Hard but Not Getting Ahead? (Use THIS Simple Filter to Focus on What ACTUALLY Makes You Money)

“Referenced as example of effective leadership and team coaching philosophy”

Building Confidence Through CompetenceEmotional Management in Business LeadershipSystems-Based Discipline and Habit Formation

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Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect · Apr 1, 2026

Millennial vs Gen Z Guess The Athlete Game + Dude Perfect CEO BTS Secrets

“Referenced as benchmark for identifying future coaching talent; Dusty May compared favorably”

March Madness Tournament AnalysisCollege Basketball Officiating StandardsNIL Spending and College Sports Economics

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KSR · Mar 10, 2026

2026-03-10- KSR - Hour 2

“UCLA coach whose retirement announcement before 1975 championship game against Kentucky remains controversial”

UK Basketball SEC Tournament Seeding StrategyCollege Football Coaching Philosophy and Risk ManagementWorld Baseball Classic International Competition

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Freakonomics Radio · Feb 13, 2026

663. Is Weed a Performance-Enhancing Drug?

“Famous UCLA basketball coach quoted by Ricky Williams on character versus reputation”

Cannabis as Performance-Enhancing DrugEndocannabinoid System and Exercise PhysiologyNFL Drug Testing Policies and Enforcement

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Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Feb 5, 2026

Strength With Heart: Redefining Masculinity and Compassion | Daniel Ellenberg – EP 725

“UCLA basketball coach cited for quote about good coaching: giving criticism without causing resentment”

Precarious Manhood TheoryMale Emotional Development and VulnerabilityMasculinity and Identity Formation

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Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Jan 27, 2026

Inner Excellence: How to Build Inner Stability Under Pressure | Jim Murphy – EP 721

“Legendary basketball coach cited as example of relationship-centered, purpose-driven coaching model versus win-at-all-costs mentality”

Fear and self-centeredness as performance barriersEgo mastery and emotional regulation under pressurePurpose-driven performance and intrinsic motivation

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Becoming UnDone · Jan 22, 2026

147 | The Quiet Power of Consistently Showing Up for Growth

“Legendary UCLA basketball coach whose daily habit focus (socks, shoes) and consistency philosophy exemplified marginal gains”

Kaizen and continuous improvement philosophyMarginal gains and compound growthNeural plasticity and brain rewiring through repetition

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Becoming UnDone · Nov 1, 2025

140 | From Refugee to CEO: Quang X. Pham's Journey of Grit, Toughness, and Effort

“Late UCLA basketball coach; met by Quang in 1985; influenced his thinking on excellence and discipline.”

Refugee and immigrant entrepreneurshipMilitary to civilian career transitionAction-based mindset and execution

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Becoming UnDone · Sep 9, 2025

135 | From The Professor's Playbook: All-Nighters, Strategic Planning, & Aristotelian Generosity

“Legendary UCLA basketball coach cited as exemplar of strategic thinking and aggregation of marginal gains philosophy.”

Strategic planning and systems thinkingAristotelian virtue ethics and liberality (generosity)High-performance unit (HPU) framework

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We're Out of Time · Aug 5, 2025

Dr Fong's Mind-Blowing Technique for Making Patients Feel Comfortable

“Basketball coach whose philosophy on activity vs. achievement is referenced in recovery discussion”

Addiction Psychiatry vs. Addiction MedicineCo-occurring Disorders TreatmentCannabis-Induced Psychosis

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