Quotes that are to be shared...
“Boy Scout is not merely to give you fun and adventure but that, like the backwoodsmen, explorers, and frontiersmen whom you are following, you will be fitting yourself to help your country and to be of service to other people who may be in need of help. That is what the best men are out to do.”
― Robert Baden-Powell : Scouting for Boys
This quote really touches the strings by stating the purpose of a boy scout and why he does what he does. It is short and crisp allowing scouts to instantly focus on the task and not waste time searching for an answer. This quote is to be shared to the newly invested scouts in their unit, to break any preconceived notions about the CCA that they have chosen, it will further allow them to understand the types of activities scouts do and the history behind them. For example backwoodsmen - an inhabitant of backwoods, especially one regarded as uncouth or backward. where we cook without man made materials. Hence this quote is very apt.
“Be Prepared”
― Robert Baden-Powell, Scouting for Boys: A Handbook for Instruction in Good Citizenship
Be Prepared... the meaning of the motto is that a scout must prepare himself by previous thinking out and practicing how to act on any accident or emergency so that he is never taken by surprise. The CRUX of all Quotes a scout has to know. It is absolutely important that everyone around us in our unit gets to fully understand, relate and apply this quote to their every action. To be truly prepared, one has to accept his current situation and find ways to make it better.
“Improvise, adapt, overcome"
- Unofficial slogan of the Marines
Bear Grylls is truly an inspiration to all the scouts of the world. He is passionate about scouting and is able to relate to whatever he has learnt in his scouting life and help empower youths like us to keep the scouting spirit alive. He uses this quote Improvise, Adapt, Overcome in many of the episodes of his TV shows to aid in survival, mentoring or simply briefing about basic skills. He is more than just a person i look up to, i admire his confidence, Passion and service to his country, as the chief scout of the UK.
"If you fail to plan you plan to fail"
-Benjamin Franklin
I have seen this is almost quote almost everywhere I've been at. Simply means that if you don't have a plan to execute your setting yourself up for failure. Many people have great ideas but no plan or idea of how to get there, hence if you haven't planned it your going to fail. In Scouting it is very important to plan every activity before executing them. This is what most Patrol Leaders face as a problem when they run meetings. They do not plan or prepare for the worst, and eventually realise their mistake. Hence this quote is for them to be aware of what will be coming their way and how to run events smoothly, by planning before hand.
"If opportunity does not knock, build a door"
-Milton Berle
An important quote that i believe in, especially as i am pursuing my award and other goals as a teenager. I believe in creating opportunities rather than waiting for them. Successful people go after or create opportunities to show their talent and beliefs to the world As i embark on my venturing journey, I remind myself about this quote to reach greater heights and bring along the people who helped me achieve my goals.
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