I think we consider too much the good luck of the early bird and not enough the bad luck of the early worm.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We focus on the rewards of early action without considering the risks involved.
- In plain terms
- Don't just look at the winners; consider the risks early movers take.
- What can you take from it?
- Evaluate risks as well as rewards before acting early.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What risks are you ignoring?
- Are you focused only on success stories?
Another view
Sometimes early action is the only way to succeed.
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