No one likes to be left out, and everyone wants to belong somewhere. Your own group may be bigger or smaller, but in the end it is still pretty important to us. Sometimes it's even vital, because not everything in life can be managed completely alone. Anyone who has got a place close to the fire is reluctant to give it up again. Here, where it is warm and cozy, you often get the reassurance you need and have been hoping for.
And even when it comes to distributing the loot, you don't want to be last in line and perhaps even end up empty-handed. Who knows when there will be something to share out next time, and how long you will have to wait to get your hands on it. Times are tough and resources are scarce. And that's not just the case in recent times, but also for most of human history, which can probably be described as a success story after all. Perhaps not for each individual, but for humanity as a whole, which has emerged as the dominant species on our planet due to its ability and behavior. And one of the reasons may have been that people simply grabbed the opportunity when it presented itself.
Modesty may be an asset, but it does not win the great competition that prevails in life. "Survival of the fittest" - according to Darwin makes the winner the one who can best adapt to his living conditions. Those who do not manage to get enough food for themselves and their own must see how they survive and get by with a growling stomach. You are rarely given anything for free, even if many people keep trying to make us believe that this is the case. But watch out for all the small and large traps that are set for us.
If you want to eat, you have to hunt, and everything is allowed when hunting. But you should also get up early and make an effort to be one of the first to reach the prey. You don't want to end up with nothing left for yourself while the others are blissfully stroking their fat, full bellies. "Survival of the fittest" also means learning from experience. We are all allowed to make mistakes, but it is better not to keep repeating them.
So the next time there's some cake, it's best to grab a plate quickly and get really close to get hold of a big piece of it.
If you think twice about whether it might be harmful to your waistline, it's your own fault if you end up having to make do with the crumbs that have fallen off and are left over. You are not alone in the battle for the best piece, and if you don't want to be one of those left behind, you should try hard. There's no shame in pushing and showing, it really shouldn't be difficult for us to justify it. And if necessary, an excuse will do, and you should always have a few ready to use. Because as the winner, every now and then, you have to reassure all those who have missed out. And in this case, it's better to find the right and appropriate words to throw out to the crowed than to sneak off with a sad look and an empty plate. We have a choice, and we better choose wisely.
So don't hesitate the next time you smell a delicious cake. Quickly find your way, approach your prey and grab it before the others do. And if you happen to be the very first in front of the cake, you might even be faced with a completely different problem that you shouldn't take too long to solve. Just forget all scruples and pity for a moment.
Some may now be wondering which piece they can take. But for those who want to do it right, the real question is: