[on Barney's resume tape, he stands by a horse with a country club background:]
Barney: And when it comes to success the only limit is that there are no limits.
[in the room:]
Marshall: I didn't know you knew how to stand near a horse, that's impressive.
Lily: Barney, I don't get it. You don't do a damn thing in any of these clips.
Barney: Exactly. Because that's who corporate American wants... people who seem like bold risk takers, but never actually do anything. Actually doing things gets you fired. In fact, I'm writing a book on this very phenomenon.
Marshall: Really, you're writing a book?
Barney: No, that would be doing some... Are you even listening?!