Do not let making a living prevent you from making a life. —John R. Wooden
“Do not let making a living prevent you from making a life.”

John R. Wooden basketball coach, author

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Good, i think one of the most important things is enjoy your life

chester from china, August 17, 2021

i like it

abdalla from columus , September 19, 2016

awsome

ted from mosby, September 13, 2016

Great quote by the wise John Wooden. Something I'm striving to slowly manifest through time and the right concentration.

David from Minnesota , September 4, 2016

So very true.

Richard from Nicoma Park, OK, September 2, 2016

Time is valueable! We can tell what takes precedence in our lives by how much time we spend.

Marissa from Hawaii, September 1, 2016

Family & friends are more precious than gold.

Linda, August 31, 2016

I love this!

Jennfer from Saginaw Michigan , August 30, 2016

Thank you so much for spreading words of wisdom, hope and love. This world really needs it.

Yolanda from Provo,UT, August 30, 2016

Good advice.

Ceasar from NY, August 30, 2016

I really meeded to hear this i work all the time and never feel as if i have a life outside of work.

Chonita from Akron Ohio, August 30, 2016

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