Word of the Week: SUCCESS
As I pulled this word, I immediately thought about John Wooden’s pyramid of success. Growing up playing basketball, and eventually playing in college, I always looked up to John Wooden as a coach and source of inspiration. In this TEDTalks interview, John Wooden shares some of the advice he gave his players on the difference between winning and succeeding.
In music therapy, I always try to think about having successful sessions as a by-product, and never a goal. It is challenging to differentiate success as a therapist, and success for your client/clients. In the end, the best way to look at success is with profound simplicity. Did I bring out the best in myself? Did I give my client/clients the opportunity to bring out the best in themselves?
– Hilary White
