I think I've figured out what we need to focus on: Planning

Why was the Death Star blown up? Poor planning.

Why was a Wookie on Endor? Good planning.

What can we learn from this?

So I have located some...documentation on proper planning. With any luck, we can keep Darth Sizzler from ejecting himself into a star again (Protip -> when attempting to escape from pursuing rebel forces, make sure the escape pod is pointed away from the gravitational well of a medium class nuclear furnace; no matter how fast you think the Empire will be there to pick you up, it's not THAT fast). Be like Darth Babycheeks, who has somehow taught his escape pod's computer to land on whatever planet has nice, white sandy beaches and a pleasant atmosphere; he even taught it to phone ahead and reserve the guest suite at a 5-star local resort, with a martini on the rocks and a young masseuse waiting for him inside. Afterall, a narrow escape from a near-death would require a little R&R.

For your reading pleasure:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09/16/bofh_2011_episode_13/