The reason why I maintain a solid circle of honest friends in my tech community is that we exchange services and gifts rather than money. I frequently tell obl

The reason why I maintain a solid circle of honest friends in my tech community is that we exchange services and gifts rather than money. I frequently tell oblivious entry level developers and aspiring musicians to show respect to those who consult them as friends and associates by giving back to people who give them substantial advice... You would think this was common knowledge -- We have no problem in going to College and paying 100k+ for an education, but when someone mentors you or gives you honest feedback that greatly will or does immediately impact your success, it shouldn't be taken likely, nor overlooked as their obligation to teach us. Show people your thanks for honest help, its one of the primary rules in being successful.