[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fr1VUGApEL7ZO7OMDgElBsoiHkZYwOLwdf0cLiCpTV18":3,"$fa0cnNocT1yFzIc4oFqeA6HtPma337SOsJKQfH1GmHns":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},176964,"Eddie Rickenbacker","E",56,null,"eddie-rickenbacker",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":84},[14,22,28,35,41,47,53,59,65,72],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3649790,"I am not a labor hater.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},3649773,"When I look up and see the sun shining on the patch of white clouds up in the blue, I begin to think how it would feel to be up somewhere above it winging swiftly thought the clear air, watching the earth below, and the men on it, no bigger than ants.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},2995353,"I pay those guys to fly, so let them fly. I’ll be damned if I’ll pay them to just sit there.",6,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},2995342,"Flying is one of the safest jobs in the Army as long as you don’t drop out. If you do drop out, you are a dead man, and dropping out means, usually, that you have made a mistake or let go of your grip.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},2995333,"There is a peculiar gratification in receiving congratulations from one’s squadron for a victory in the air. It is worth more to a pilot than the applause of the whole outside world.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":9},2995314,"I’ve cheated the Grim Reaper more times than anyone I know, and I’ll fight like a wildcat until they nail the lid of my pine box down on me.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":9},2995295,"Flying saucers are real. Too many good men have seen them, that don’t have hallucinations.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":9},2995281,"Courage is about doing what you’re afraid to do.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":71},2995256,"I can give you a six-word formula for success: “Think things through – then follow through.”",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nEddie Rickenbacker, one of America's most celebrated aces from World War I, uttered these words during his illustrious career as a fighter pilot and entrepreneur. As a decorated war hero, he was no stranger to high-pressure situations and the importance of mental preparation. This quote encapsulates his approach to success, forged through his experiences in combat and business.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat lies beneath Rickenbacker's seemingly straightforward advice is a subtle yet crucial distinction between thinking and acting. The phrase \"Think things through\" suggests a process-oriented mindset, where one weighs options, considers consequences, and seeks clarity before making a decision. However, the addition of \"then follow through\" injects an element of intentionality and commitment, implying that action without contemplation is mere flailing.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn today's fast-paced professional landscape, this quote offers a valuable lesson for creatives and executives alike: don't confuse busyness with productivity. To succeed, cultivate a habit of deliberate thinking, where you meticulously evaluate opportunities and challenges before diving in. By doing so, you'll not only reduce the likelihood of costly mistakes but also increase your chances of achieving tangible results, as Rickenbacker's remarkable life exemplifies.",{"id":73,"quote_text":74,"author_id":5,"source_id":75,"has_image":18,"author":76,"source":77,"quote_tag":78,"commentary":9},2301550,"Think positively and masterfully, with confidence and faith, and life becomes more secure, more fraught with action, richer in achievement and experience.",4,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[79],{"id":80,"tag":81},5284370,{"id":82,"tag_name":83},1306,"achievement",{"currentPage":85,"totalPages":31,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":86},1,10]