- Topics: [[Self-expression]]
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## About
- "The Pyramid of Success" is a concept created by [[John Wooden]].
## Structure
1. **Base of the Pyramid (Foundation)**:
- **Industriousness**: Hard work and diligent effort.
- **Friendship**: Building good relationships and teamwork.
- **Loyalty**: Being true to yourself and others.
- **Cooperation**: Working well with others.
- **Enthusiasm**: Loving what you do.
2. **Middle of the Pyramid** (Skills and qualities):
- **Self-Control**: Keeping your emotions in check.
- **Alertness**: Staying aware and ready to learn.
- **Initiative**: Being proactive and taking the first step.
- **Intentness**: Staying focused on your goals.
3. **Top of the Pyramid**:
- **Condition**: Physical and mental fitness.
- **Skill**: Mastery of your craft or abilities.
- **Team Spirit**: Putting the team’s success above your own.
4. **Very Top (The Apex)**: The final block represents **"[[Competitive Greatness]],"** which is performing at your best when your best is needed.
5. The pyramid is flanked by **Faith** and **Patience**.
## See also
- [[Ikigai]]
- [[The three stages]]
- [[The four stages of competence]]
- [[The seven point creed]]