Don’t try to become better than someone else; become better than you used to be.

In closing, let me share with you the words of former UCLA Bruins basketball

coach John Wooden. Coach Wooden said, “The good Lord in his infinite wisdom, did

not create us all equal when it comes to size, strength, appearance, or various aptitudes.

But success is not being better than someone else, success is the peace of mind that is a

direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing that you gave your best effort to become the

best of which you are capable.”

Don’t try to become better than someone else; become better than you used to be.

Instead of focusing on comparisons, focus on progress and self-improvement. Do the

absolute best you can with what you’ve got and you’ll be able to look at the face in the

mirror everyday and with the pride and self-esteem of a true winner.