The Second Rat

You've always heard: "The early bird gets the worm".

But, as I often say, THE SECOND RAT GETS THE CHEESE!

Have you ever had a brilliant idea but didn't pursue it because you thought someone else might have already done it?

In 1816, Carl Benz applied for a patent for his “vehicle, powered by a gas engine.”

In other words, he invented the automobile.

However, that didn't stop Henry Ford in 1903, about 87-years later, from founding Ford Motor Company. You see, Henry didn't invent the automobile; he just found a way to mass-produce it cheaply enough so everyone could own one.

The same goes for Colonel Sanders. He certainly wasn't the first to fry 'the bird', but he did invent a way to cook it differently. By adding his special herbs and spices, he sold it to the world.

Carl, Henry, and The Colonel all took a great idea, improved it, expanded on it, and made millions.

Just because someone else may reach the cheese first, don't become discouraged. It doesn't mean you can't do it better, improve on it, or add to it.

The next time you hesitate to chase your dreams because you think someone else beat you to it, it may be time to trade your old Model T for a Tesla.

If the second rat can snag the cheese, just imagine what you could do with a little creativity and a dash of courage.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your own cheese and start creating! Who knows, you might just be the next great innovator!

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