A politician, Fred, is beaten in an election, and meets with the winner as part of the transition. “Bob, you beat me fair and square; the people have spoken. But in my tenure, I’ve learned a few things I offer to you now”. Fred produces 3 envelopes. “These envelopes are labeled #1, #2 and #3. Each time you encounter a crisis while in office, open the envelopes in order.”
Bob forgets the discussion, but a little while later, a major crisis occurs. He opens envelope #1 and it says “Blame your predecessor”. Bob proceeds to blame Fred for the situation, which satisfies the electorate.
A few years later, a new crisis erupts, and Bob seeks out the next message from Fred. “Blame yourself and promise it will never happen again”. It takes a little longer, but the second crisis abates.
Then the third crisis hits, which is worse than the other two combined. Bob rushes to read the last piece of advice. The note begins: “Prepare 3 envelopes…”
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