"勝者の交渉力は時間とともに常に低下します。"
— Henry Kissinger
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When someone wins or comes out on top in a situation, their advantage or power doesn't last forever. Over time, their strong position becomes weaker. For example, if a company creates a groundbreaking new product and becomes a market leader, it has a lot of power in the beginning. However, as time goes on, other companies may develop similar or better products, and the original company's hold on the market gets weaker. Similarly, in a personal argument or negotiation, if you initially win, your leverage might decrease as emotions settle, circumstances change, or new information comes to light. Knowing this, it's wise to act on opportunities quickly and not rest on past victories, because the advantage won't last indefinitely.
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