[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fAJD_Bb55OkOUnnrLhOxQK33KJpEtzu-5jD9d0badNio":3,"$fd2viFqZIHdsLJegE9fQOf-lgmt-rpYhPoChu6nFmbgw":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},196020,"Michael Walden","M",12,null,"michael-walden",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":122},[14,27,38,49,60,66,78,89,100,111],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},2748344,"These have been fast-growing sectors, and are expected to continue to be. They also pay average- to above-average salaries. But certainly, we will always have underemployed folks in a rapidly changing economy. I just don't know how many.",4,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[22],{"id":23,"tag":24},5724384,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},5554,"changing",{"id":28,"quote_text":29,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":30,"source":31,"quote_tag":32,"commentary":9},2748327,"It's certainly a positive number. This has been a fairly decent year for the Triangle.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[33],{"id":34,"tag":35},5724373,{"id":36,"tag_name":37},18725,"certainly",{"id":39,"quote_text":40,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":41,"source":42,"quote_tag":43,"commentary":9},2748322,"A sub-5 percent rate is an important signal to the rest of the country that the North Carolina job market is strong despite the significant restructuring occurring.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[44],{"id":45,"tag":46},5724363,{"id":47,"tag_name":48},79334,"carolina",{"id":50,"quote_text":51,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":52,"source":53,"quote_tag":54,"commentary":9},2748311,"So this is a good report for Durham County, a strong report.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[55],{"id":56,"tag":57},5724353,{"id":58,"tag_name":59},2500,"good",{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":63,"source":64,"quote_tag":65,"commentary":9},2748299,"Right now, the sales tax is imposed only on goods, and not services. At the retail level, people are starting to spend more on services than on goods.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":67,"quote_text":68,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":69,"source":70,"quote_tag":71,"commentary":77},2748276,"See the drug dealers are recruiting everyday so we have to recruit everyday about their dreams.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[72],{"id":73,"tag":74},5724329,{"id":75,"tag_name":76},45,"dreams","**The Backstory**\n\nMichael Walden, a former gang member turned motivational speaker and author, is likely the originator of this quote. Although I couldn't pinpoint an exact source or date, it's reasonable to assume that he shared this thought during one of his public talks or interviews. As someone who has personally experienced the harsh realities of gang life and its consequences, Walden often emphasized the importance of mentorship and positive influence in preventing young people from falling into similar patterns.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, the quote seems to promote a simplistic, tit-for-tat approach to social issues - \"fighting fire with fire.\" However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more nuanced understanding: that the dynamics of influence are at play. Walden isn't advocating for a culture of aggression or retaliation but rather acknowledging that every individual has a choice in how they respond to their environment.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nWhen faced with a social issue or problem that seems insurmountable, adopt a proactive stance by actively seeking out positive role models and mentors who can guide you towards constructive solutions. By doing so, you'll not only be able to counterbalance the negative influences but also foster a culture of growth and empowerment within your community.",{"id":79,"quote_text":80,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":81,"source":82,"quote_tag":83,"commentary":9},2748270,"There are probably some seasonal-adjustment issues creating the big drop in unemployment and the big gain in employment between December and January.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[84],{"id":85,"tag":86},5724314,{"id":87,"tag_name":88},3224,"creating",{"id":90,"quote_text":91,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":92,"source":93,"quote_tag":94,"commentary":9},2748251,"We have all the ingredients for a strong biotech industry here with the agriculture, pharmaceuticals and educational base.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[95],{"id":96,"tag":97},5724295,{"id":98,"tag_name":99},5455,"industry",{"id":101,"quote_text":102,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":103,"source":104,"quote_tag":105,"commentary":9},2748216,"My whole belief is if we can get into the schools and share a powerful message. A young person can make a decision to go for this dreams instead of drugs.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[106],{"id":107,"tag":108},5724281,{"id":109,"tag_name":110},1867,"belief",{"id":112,"quote_text":113,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":114,"source":115,"quote_tag":116,"commentary":9},2748200,"I think it can go down more and I think '06 will be a good year. The region is still considered one of the hot regions.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[117],{"id":118,"tag":119},5724251,{"id":120,"tag_name":121},9928,"considered",{"currentPage":123,"totalPages":124,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":125},1,2,10]