Do you happen to work in retail or food services and think your friends in construction and real estate are happier than you?

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With that in mind, consider your favorite business, music, food, etc and think about why you shared it with your family and friends.

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When your friends and loved ones die, you think hard.

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Now think about your FB account and the friends you have accumulated over the years.

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Think of your website as the living room where you entertain new friends and social media communities as the den you share with close friends.

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But it is because of your love for these relationships that you should think it through and have an honest dialogue about the risks of taking money from your friends and family to fund your startup.

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