Once, there was a magical golden goose that laid one beautiful golden egg every day, making its owners very wealthy. Eventually, though, the owners became impatient and decided to cut the goose open, to get all the golden eggs at once. When the owners plunged the knife into the goose’s stomach, millions and millions of golden eggs started pouring out, until there were enough for everyone. “Wow,” said the townspeople, “We’re really happy you cut that golden goose open.