Strategy · 4 minute read
First Mover or Smart Follower?
Moving first can create an advantage, while waiting can reveal mistakes worth avoiding.
Try thisKnow when to move first—and when to observe first.
In plain English
What is it?
Speed and patience are both strategic. The better choice depends on whether being early matters more than the information you can gain by observing first.
In the real world
What does it look like?
The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse can avoid the trap and still reach the cheese.
Make it useful
How do you think more clearly?
Know when to move first—and when to observe first.