[the real findorfin]

It is said that Frodo was such a good ring bearer because he was a Hobbit, a race which has natural resilience to the Rings power.

How then, did Smeagol fall under the power of the ring so fast. I know that he was an evil creature anyway but he did seem to go a bit crazy with his brother, killing is a bit extreme. Wouldn't it have been better to steal it at a later date?

I would appreciate thoughts!