Category: Arney's Notable Quotables

"True Grit"

4/16/2021

Medium: The movie “True Grit” (1969 John Wayne version)
Line: Rooster Cogburn: Young fella, if you’re looking for trouble, I’ll accommodate ya’

Quintessential John Wayne and a great tough guy line.

This post is part of Scott Arney's series, entitled "Arney's Notable Quotables"

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Arthur Ashe

4/1/2021

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Quote: Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
Arthur Ashe

Keep it simple. Take one step at a time and go for it!

This post is part of Scott Arney's series, entitled "Arney's Notable Quotables"

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Tom Petty

3/25/2021

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Medium: The song “The Waiting” performed by Tom Petty
Line(s): The waiting is the hardest part; every day you see one more card; you take it on faith, you take it to the heart; the waiting is the hardest part.

So true, but it’s usually worth the wait.

This post is part of Scott Arney's series entitled, "Arney's Notable Quotables."

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Vince Lombardi

3/10/2021

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The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. - Vince Lombardi

Now, go out there and make it happen today!

This post is part of Scott Arney's series entitled, "Arney's Notable Quotables."

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Muhammad Ali

2/9/2021

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Quote: “The fight is won or lost far away from the witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.” Muhammad Ali

A testament to the value of preparation and the willingness to do what it takes to become a champion.

This post is part of Scott Arney's series, entitled "Arney's Notable Quotables"

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Dwight Eisenhower

1/19/2021

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Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it. – Dwight Eisenhower

It is much more rewarding to lead people who want to make their own contribution, than it is to lead people who are just told what to do.

This post is part of Scott Arney's series, entitled "Arney's Notable Quotables"

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George Marshall

12/2/2020

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“Don’t fight the problem, decide it.” – George Marshall

Right on.

This post is part of Scott Arney's series, entitled "Arney's Notable Quotables"

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"Meet the Parents"

11/25/2020

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Medium: The movie “Meet the Parents”

Set-Up: A debate about the background of Jack, future father-in-law to Greg Focker, is taking place

Line: Focker: Oh, Jack can talk Thai! Jack talk Thai very well.

People aren’t always who you think they are and situations aren’t always as they seem.

This post is part of Scott Arney's series entitled, "Arney's Notable Quotables."

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Winston Churchill

11/13/2020

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It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one line in the chain of destiny can be handled at a time. - Winston Churchill

It is essential that you have a plan, but you may miss the value in what is happening today if you spend too much time thinking about tomorrow.

This post is part of Scott Arney's series entitled, "Arney's Notable Quotables."

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"Unbroken"

11/6/2020

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Medium: The movie “Unbroken”
Line: Pete: Louis, a moment of pain is worth a lifetime of glory.

Great perspective even though his brother ends up enduring much more than a moment of pain.

This post is part of Scott Arney's series, entitled "Arney's Notable Quotables"

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Here you will enjoy excepts from Arney's educational series, "The Serial Decision Maker," which includes such off-shoots as "Decision Points," "A New Use for an Old Cliche," "Arney's Notable Quotables," and "The Super Hero Series." You will also find a wealth of financial insight under the "Financial Literacy" category.

Scott is a "true blue" thought-leader, who has served as the CEO of a full-service financial institution for Law Enforcement Officers and their families for nearly two decades. Among his many accomplishments is the development of the Credit Union's Financial Planning and Education Center, which is committed to empowering members through education.

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