A Million Bajillion Dollars
A loser gave up on diamonds before they were even real. The other guy mined them, got the money, and the first guy got nothing but the smell of regret.
He left the mine before the diamonds were mined. The other guy stayed and got the million bajillion dollars. He got a job and a headache.
She quit the diamond quest halfway. The other person finished and got the money. She got a nap and a sigh.
He gave up before the diamonds even showed up. The other guy took the cash and the glory. He got a loss and a loud groan.