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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chester from china AUGUST 17, 2021
Good, i think one of the most important things is enjoy your life
abdalla from columus  SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
i like it
ted from mosby SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
awsome
David from Minnesota  SEPTEMBER 4, 2016
Great quote by the wise John Wooden. Something I'm striving to slowly manifest through time and the right concentration.
Richard from Nicoma Park, OK SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
So very true.
Marissa from Hawaii SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Time is valueable! We can tell what takes precedence in our lives by how much time we spend.
Linda AUGUST 31, 2016
Family & friends are more precious than gold.
Jennfer from Saginaw Michigan  AUGUST 30, 2016
I love this!
Yolanda from Provo,UT AUGUST 30, 2016
Thank you so much for spreading words of wisdom, hope and love. This world really needs it.
Ceasar from NY AUGUST 30, 2016
Good advice.
Chonita from Akron Ohio 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.

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