[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fngNmQpmXZkIX5b-SsBqgC6qYJkkfeam6WAFnmaqfuAI":3,"$fg59RVz6P1Tmj0k_tihyZTz0snkj-mzU_krPtBStIPno":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},19527,"Charles Luckman","C",5,null,"charles-luckman",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":80},[14,23,35,46,59],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":22},3598526,"Success is that old ABC - ability, breaks, and courage.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is attributed to Charles Luckman, an American businessman and engineer who served as the president of Bechtel Group from 1948 to 1967. During his tenure, Luckman oversaw several high-profile construction projects, including the Hoover Dam and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. The era in which he lived was marked by significant technological advancements and infrastructure development in the United States.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, this quote seems to emphasize the importance of individual characteristics (ability, breaks) and personal qualities (courage) for achieving success. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between internal factors and external circumstances. Luckman's emphasis on \"breaks\" suggests that success is not solely the result of individual merit or effort but also heavily dependent on fortunate opportunities and situational advantages.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn today's competitive work environment, rather than solely focusing on developing our skills and courage, we should actively seek out and cultivate relationships with others who can provide us with access to new networks, resources, and information. By acknowledging the role of chance events and situational luck in our success, we can adopt a more strategic approach to career development, investing time in building alliances and creating opportunities that may not have arisen otherwise.",{"id":24,"quote_text":25,"author_id":5,"source_id":26,"has_image":18,"author":27,"source":28,"quote_tag":29,"commentary":9},1884851,"The trouble with America is that there are far too many wide open spaces surrounded by teeth.",4,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[30],{"id":31,"tag":32},4874157,{"id":33,"tag_name":34},60808,"insulting",{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":26,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},1884834,"If we have no faith in ourselves and in the kind of future we can create together, we are fit only to follow, not to lead. Let us remember that the Bible contains two proverbs we cannot afford to forget. The first is \"\"Man does not live by bread alone\"\" and the second is \"\"Where there is no vision, the people perish.\"\"",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[41],{"id":42,"tag":43},4874140,{"id":44,"tag_name":45},326,"men",{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":26,"has_image":49,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":58},1884822,"Success is that old ABC: ability, breaks and courage.",true,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[53],{"id":54,"tag":55},4874135,{"id":56,"tag_name":57},38,"success","**The Backstory**\nCharles Luckman, an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, coined the phrase \"Success is that old ABC: ability, breaks and courage\" in his 1970 book 'Luckman's Laws'. During this time, Luckman was reflecting on his own experiences as a successful businessman, having survived the Great Depression and navigated the complexities of post-war America.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth about success: it is not solely the result of innate ability or even hard work (breaks), but rather the courage to take calculated risks in the face of uncertainty. This tension between ability and breaks highlights that success often requires embracing failure as an opportunity for growth.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, modern professionals can adopt a 'Courage-First' approach: prioritize taking bold action towards their goals over meticulously planning every step or outcome. By doing so, they create opportunities for breaks – both literal and metaphorical – that foster resilience and ultimately drive success.",{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":62,"has_image":49,"author":63,"source":64,"quote_tag":65,"commentary":79},86081,"Success is that old ABC - ability, breaks and courage.",2,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[66,69,74],{"id":67,"tag":68},594140,{"id":56,"tag_name":57},{"id":70,"tag":71},594139,{"id":72,"tag_name":73},767,"courage",{"id":75,"tag":76},594138,{"id":77,"tag_name":78},1428,"ability","**The Backstory**\n\nCharles Luckman, a renowned American architect and developer, coined this phrase in the mid-20th century. During his time, he was facing significant challenges in building his construction company, Luckman & Associates, into one of the largest and most influential in the United States. As a pioneer in modernist architecture, he was also navigating the complexities of post-war urban planning.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nThe phrase \"Success is that old ABC - ability, breaks and courage\" reveals a crucial paradox: success is not solely dependent on innate talent or skill (ability), but also requires perseverance through setbacks (breaks) and a willingness to take calculated risks (courage). This sentiment underscores the importance of resilience in achieving professional goals.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, professionals should recognize that their abilities alone are insufficient for long-term success. Rather than solely focusing on developing their skills, they must also cultivate the mental fortitude to navigate setbacks and uncertainty, using each \"break\" as an opportunity to adapt and grow.",{"currentPage":81,"totalPages":81,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":82},1,10]