hasty climbers have sudden falls

hasty climbers have sudden falls

proverb Someone who advances or progresses too quickly or rashly in some endeavor is often subject to a reversal of fortune. I wouldn't worry about that jerk getting promoted over you. Remember, hasty climbers have sudden falls—and I heard that the boss who likes him is looking to leave the company anyway. When you think everyone except you is advancing in their careers, just remember that hasty climbers have sudden falls. She got demoted because she was never equipped to manage a team in the first place! And you know what they say—hasty climbers have sudden falls.

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