“The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.”
— Steven Wright
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If you wake up early, you might find good opportunities first, just like a bird that catches a worm early in the morning. However, sometimes being too eager can be risky. For example, imagine a mouse trying to get cheese from a mousetrap. The first mouse might get caught, but the second mouse, learning from the first one's mistake, can safely get the cheese. This means that sometimes it's better to wait and watch before you act. In life, if you're patient and careful, you might find a better chance to succeed without getting into trouble. So, sometimes being first is good, but other times it's smarter to wait for the right moment.
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