Now getting in first is valid advice

thus staying ahead of the game

to obtain the slightest advantage

is Mister Successful's aim

in a dog eating dog situation

taking leads is a winning approach

reward and acknowledged achievement

is surely beyond our reproach

but sometimes a little reflection

and restraint can prevent us a fall

to understand that the race to the trough

so isn't the be and end all

then if you're swept up in emotion

immersed in a race to comply

recall these few words of perspective

and check see if they may apply

if instinct flags you up a warning

and your stomach assuredly agrees

recall early birds may well get the worms

but mouse two then secures the cheese.