Just because something is invented first doesn't mean it can't be improved or replaced by something better. Sure, it feels great to be first with an idea, product, or service, but that pride can become a trap if you get too comfortable. Look at BlackBerry and iPhone, Myspace and Facebook, Yahoo and Google. These are just examples to show that being first doesn't guarantee long-term success. Think of it like creating a prototype. A prototype is just the first draft—it's unpolished, and you don't stop there. You've to keep improving it until it's ready for the world. Some businesses fail because they were first and then became self-satisfied, thinking they didn't need to keep evolving. Eventually, a competitor who's not obsessed with being first will focus on making a product that's better, and they'll succeed in the long run by focusing on growth, improvement, and adapting to change.
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