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RedHeather Royal Sapphire $30.99 each
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In 1964, Harrison Ford moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in acting. But he quickly realized that the competition was fierce. “I arrived on a metaphoric bus full of people who had the same ambition,” Ford recalled.

Observing his peers, he noticed that most were in a hurry—rushing to make it big, earn money, or prove themselves. Ford decided to do the opposite: he would outlast them.

His plan was simple yet effective: extend his timeline. To achieve this, Ford needed a steady income outside of acting. He turned to carpentry, a skill he had taught himself while fixing up his own home. Carpentry became more than just a source of income; Ford described it as “a form of meditation,” something that kept him grounded. It also had another advantage: in Hollywood’s tightly connected community, carpentry jobs could lead to valuable connections.

Ford became known as the "carpenter to the stars," working for clients like Francis Ford Coppola, James Caan, Richard Dreyfuss, and Joan Didion. One job, in particular, changed his life: while building an elaborate portico at Coppola’s offices, Ford was asked to read lines with actors auditioning for Star Wars. “There was no indication I might be considered for a role,” Ford said.

After reading with over 300 actors, George Lucas offered Ford the part of Han Solo, a role that would catapult him to stardom.

Ford’s success stemmed from what he called the “stick it out” strategy, akin to the military concept of "winning through attrition." As historian B.H. Liddell Hart observed, endurance—rather than direct attack—wins the majority of wars. Ford embodied this principle, saying, “You just have to find a way to stick it out, to prevail.”

His advice? "Lengthen your timeline. It always takes longer than you think it will. That’s Hofstadter’s law. Even when you account for the law, you’re still surprised.”

Devey's has handsomely tailored suits, sport coats, and shirts in fabrics and colors that please the eye and gladden the...
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Devey's has handsomely tailored suits, sport coats, and shirts in fabrics and colors that please the eye and gladden the heart.

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