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Patriarch Isaac was old and could hardly see. He had two sons: the elder Esau — a strong hairy hunter, and the younger Jacob — calm and calculating. According to the customs of that time, the father was supposed to bestow the main blessing upon the eldest son. This blessing signified authority in the family, wealth, and luck in the future.

The mother, Rebecca, believed that the younger son was smarter and would handle things better. While Esau was away from home, she helped Jacob deceive their father. Jacob wore his brother's clothes and covered his hands with skin to appear as hairy as him. Isaac had doubts, asked questions, but still believed and pronounced the blessing.

When Esau returned, it was already too late: the words could not be taken back. Jacob received everything, while Esau — only anger and resentment. Thus, one brother won through cunning and opportune timing, while the other lost due to trust and tardiness.

This story shows: sometimes it is not the strongest who wins, but the one who calculates steps better and knows how to seize the opportunity. But deception always leaves consequences.

Moral: just like in crypto, one can catch an opportune moment and profit, but without understanding the risks and a fair strategy, success easily turns into problems.