"When mistakes are made, such as missing an easy shot... I insist that the boys never criticize each other but encourage the offender so that it won't happen again. It is up to the coach to do the criticizing and it should be as constructive as possible." -- John Wooden
We're eternally surrounded by willing critics... it's human nature to want to be right, and what better way to feed that craving than to point out someone's wrongs? That kind of temporary rush is like that of a big bar of chocolate or a thermos of coffee: briefly energizing, followed by a crippling crash. Lasting happiness often requires patience, the opportunity we get whenever someone lets us down. And how helpful is it when the number of critics can be limited?
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