[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f4ZGC9t9hEr7K-LlyKCXqYRbENlgu-XnPR24zoKMq8VI":3,"$fq7MBbhnRpI6QuuseGuC8BwYNbLN8dIxphWJFy1DJRB4":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},191447,"Roy Thomas","R",5,null,"roy-thomas",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":73},[14,28,40,51,62],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":27},2644154,"I canceled the book so I didn't lose anything.",4,true,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[22],{"id":23,"tag":24},5621956,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},11,"book","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Roy Thomas, a renowned American comic book writer and editor. The statement appears to be from his reflections on his decision to cancel the book in question, likely during his tenure as the Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics (1972-1980). This period was marked by significant creative and commercial successes for Thomas, but also saw him facing intense pressure to meet sales targets.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe paradoxical nature of this statement lies in its seeming lack of emotional investment or attachment. On one hand, it suggests a pragmatic approach to risk management, acknowledging that some decisions are better made without becoming overly emotionally invested. However, beneath this surface-level interpretation lies a nuanced commentary on the human tendency to attach value to losses rather than gains. Thomas implies that by not investing too much in the project, he avoids the potential for profound disappointment and emotional pain.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, professionals and creatives should adopt a risk-averse approach when launching new projects or initiatives, ensuring they are not overly attached to their success. By recognizing the value of disconnection from outcomes, individuals can better navigate failure and maintain emotional resilience in the face of uncertainty.",{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":31,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},2644138,"I hope to be around a while, bring good things and get people in here to see the Lady Rangers. All the other schools better watch out because Schumacher and Thomas are coming to town.",false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[35],{"id":36,"tag":37},5621941,{"id":38,"tag_name":39},13003,"bring",{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":31,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":9},2644126,"I'm going to have to go buy a pair of black leather pants so I can storm up and down the sideline as well as Evelyn did while she was here. She got into the game as good as anyone I've ever seen and it showed through her winning.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[46],{"id":47,"tag":48},5621934,{"id":49,"tag_name":50},12821,"anyone",{"id":52,"quote_text":53,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":31,"author":54,"source":55,"quote_tag":56,"commentary":9},2644112,"The merger will really boost bilateral trade opportunities for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[57],{"id":58,"tag":59},5621912,{"id":60,"tag_name":61},3783,"boost",{"id":63,"quote_text":64,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":31,"author":65,"source":66,"quote_tag":67,"commentary":9},2644093,"Coaching is coaching. If I want to coach leprechauns, I'll coach them.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[68],{"id":69,"tag":70},5621895,{"id":71,"tag_name":72},5759,"coach",{"currentPage":74,"totalPages":74,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":75},1,10]