Friendships are an important part of business!!   We may not think of that often but I am not sure you can actually survive without them. And I am not just talking about the business surviving.   We pay attention to marketing,  finance, management, distribution,  and other business issues.    And for sure, any entrepreneurial endeavor is a challenge with frequent ups and downs and setbacks.  Friends are critical to weather the storm (and grow, learn,  have fun, be a better human, etc. etc.)  And as we learned from youth,  you have to be a friend to have a friend.   Do not overlook the all important human side of the equation for success - both in business and our personal life.  To my friends,  I thank you for who you are and participating in life with me, both business and personal.