In my observation, the "squeaky wheel principle" is a risky one to live by.  It's a gamble.  Sometimes squeaky wheels get grease.......and sometimes squeaky wheels end up burning in a tire fire at the local junkyard, replaced by a wheel that doesn't squeak.

Typically, the ultimate fate of the squeaking wheel depends upon the frequency and the volume of the squeaking, coupled with the temperament of the vehicle's driver.

Of course, like so many other man-made pearls of wisdom, "The squeaky wheel gets the grease" has its antonym:  "The nail that sticks up gets hammered down."

Over the years, I've seen examples of both principles in action -- both in my own life and in the lives of others.  Although I believe that I've seen a whole lot more resultant nail hammerin' going on than I have wheel greasin'.

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