August 2002 Track Selling Times Book Review
 Book Review -
Be Quick, But Don't Hurry
Andrew Hill, John R. Wooden (Introduction)
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(From September 2001 Track Selling Times)
This book's title summarizes one of the basic tenets legendary coach John Wooden taught his UCLA basketball teams through an unprecedented run of ten NCCA championships in twelve years during the 1960s and early '70s. Andrew Hill, a reserve player on several of those teams, however, often butted heads with Wooden, questioning the coach's authority and his decision to attend UCLA.
It wasn't until nearly 30 years later that Hill, who had become president of CBS Productions, realized the true value of Wooden's teachings, many of which he used to manage and mentor those he oversaw while climbing the ranks at CBS. Whether in basketball or business, Hill now understands that the core principles of success in either endeavor were interchangeable, and he decided to befriend Wooden again and write about his experiences.
Pulling from the tenets, principles and lessons Wooden purports in his best-selling book "Pyramid of Success," Hill shares insightful anecdotes about such lessons as: "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail" "Keep it Simple" "Teamwork is not a Preference, it's a Necessity" and "Be Quick, But Don't Hurry."
Rather than detailing quick fixes for personal and professional success, this book focuses on the effort necessary to achieve results. If you combine a strong passion and desire for success with Wooden's lessons that Hill shares, tremendous outcomes can be realized.
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