the equivalent of the 5 friends you're closest to. Choose friends that are themselves living at the edge, facing their fears, and pushing themselves far beyond their comfort zones. Constantly give value to people without any ulterior motives. In this industry learn to recognize the people that know their stuff and you can trust. Nurture your relationships. Make friends with other affiliates and learn from each other. There's enough money to go around. You also gotta watch out for the toxic people Negative people that discourage you. Fact is, some people can't compete and they know it. It's easier to bring you down than to bring themselves up. Cut them out of your lives. People that are trying to fuck you over. There are guys out there who make their living scamming people whether it's creating offers and not paying, or selling Facebook ad accounts and not delivering. The key to reducing risk is to get recommendations from trusted friends. Also use some common sense. Run with affiliate networks that have a proven track record instead of a 18 year old affiliate still living in his mom's basement. Cockroaches. When you start having some success, people will start showing up. It's like how lottery winners have everyone trying to be their best friend all of a sudden. They will try to take advantage of you. Whether it's asking to borrow money (and never paying back), or trying to steal secrets about your work. Just remember who your real friends are,