Pigs get fat...hogs get slaughtered.

[Tim Johnson]

I often think about the saying 'Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered' in terms of business and real estate. I'm wondering what other people think about this quote.  When does it apply, when doesn't it apply?  

Where is the line between being opportunistic, and being greedy?  Have you ever intentionally made less money on a deal than you could have, so as not to be (or be perceived as) greedy?  

Keywords: Minnesota, Minneapolis, philosophy, pork bellies.  

[Matthew Paul]

You never know if you could have made more money  if you have already taken less . When selling I take the "bird in the hand is worth more than 2 in the bush " .  I go for the sure fast profit .  And move to the next opportunity .