I know he’s a basketball coach but Wooden, By John Wooden is a great book. It’s a great book that illustrates how sports can teach so much about lives. I’ve read it inchunks and not in order. If you get a chance to pick it up, do so,
you’ll enjoy it. Here is his fathers’ creed as given on page 9

1. Be true to yourself
2. Help others
3. Make Each day your masterpiece
4. Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible
5. Make Friendship a fine art
6. Build a shelter against a rainy day
7. Pray for guidance and count and give thanks for your blessings every day