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You don't have to go this road alone. Even if you don't make business partnerships with your loved ones (which can be a smart idea), you can lean on these people in the beginning (and later, when times are hard). Family and friends can offer powerful emotional support during your entrepreneurial journey. When you're stressed to your limit, this support can make the difference between pushing yourself to succeed and throwing into the well.  Talk to your family and make sure they agree with your overall business plan, because you may, at times, have to tax your family's resources, time, money, health, and nerves. It's only fair that they know what they're getting in to. After becoming the boss in your business life, you may feel the temptation to become bossy at home, too. Don't act on this temptation. Keep your business concerns and your family concerns separate - make a rule that you won't discuss your business at dinner, for instance. Having sound knowledge of commercial law (especially contract law, tax law, and the legal requirements for running a small business) is a valuable skill for an entrepreneur to have. If possible, it's a great idea to familiarize yourself with these areas of law, before starting your business. If you're truly confident in these areas of law, you can save money, you, otherwise may have had to spend on legal counsel. You'll also spare yourself from serious headaches when trying to decipher complex business and tax documents.  However, if you're  not  familiar with the law, get help. The money you spend on a lawyer can save you many times your initial investment, for instance, by preventing you from getting into damaging contracts. If you lose your health, you may lose it all. A healthy body, mind, and soul are vital to success as a business owner. Especially in the beginning, the hours may be  very  long and the work may be  very  hard. Still, you should always try to devote reasonable amounts of time to exercise, sleep, and "down-time." Treat these things with the value they deserve - they keep you healthy and sane. Remember, if you're incapacitated, you can't run your business. Try to get income protection insurance, especially if your job is one with a risk of injury - a self-employed person cannot afford to lose income to this possibility. Do all things in moderation. Live life with a sense of balance, even when you're starting a business with barely a cent in the bank.  Losing your perspective in life will make you poorer in the long run (emotionally - not necessarily financially), so it's never a risk worth taking.  Never miss a night’s sleep. Don't work yourself to death. Always devote time to your family, your hobbies, and, of course, yourself. Your life should be a source of joy and passion - not just an opportunity to work. Additionally, you should never rely on drugs to aid your performance ability or to replace your regular healthy eating and exercise plans.  This will, in the long run, break you down and cause you to make irrational, emotional decisions which are never a good thing in business.

summary: Rely on your family, friends, and loved ones. Know your rights. Look after your physical, mental and emotional state. Get the work-life balance right.


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A crush signifies attraction, but can also get wrapped up in the fantasy of what life would be like if you were to get together with your crush. Separating the fantasies from the feelings of attraction might help you put a crush into perspective.  Fantasy is past and future oriented. Reality is present oriented. Focus on the life you are living right this moment instead of the life you wish you had. It is possible to have feelings for someone, including a coworker, without ever acting on them. If you are sure that you can keep your work life and love life separated, you might be able to deal with having a crush on a coworker by admitting the reality of your feelings while also declaring to yourself that you won’t act on them. Sometimes, having a workplace crush can even be beneficial. For instance, it might make you dress better, work harder, or participate more in your company. Sometimes, having a crush is mostly fantasy. Maybe it seems like you would love to act on a crush, but in reality, it is only that the crush is unavailable or forbidden that causes the allure. Perhaps you can get over your crush simply by reminding yourself that you are happy where you are in life now, and that acting on the crush wouldn’t really be a dream come true. If you are determined not to engage in workplace romance (to avoid jeopardizing your job, or for any other reason), then devise rules to deter any crushes you may have. For instance, you might decide to only interact with your crush when there are other people around, since this will help prevent you from stepping over your boundary. Oftentimes, setting boundaries makes it easier to get rid of stress and runaway emotions. Don’t expect to necessarily get over a crush immediately. Let yourself have enough time to work through your feelings, and decide how you want to move on. Don’t beat yourself up if it takes a little while to get over your crush.

summary: Separate fantasy from reality. Realize that you don’t always have to act on your feelings. Remember that the grass isn’t always greener. Set boundaries. Give yourself time.


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This could jeopardize your reputation and get you fired. Doing so could give the wrong impression to not only your boss, but peers as well. People might conclude that you don't respect your superior and don't take your job seriously. If your boss does initiate a flirtation with you, it is usually still a good idea to rebuff advances for the sake of your reputation and career. Your manager may be insulted and assume you are merely trying to further your career. Others watching may find it uncomfortable, or even feel snubbed. The last thing you want to do is distract your office mates from their work because you and your crush can't keep your hands off of each other. Furthermore, If your crush isn't interested, physical contact could intimidate and turn her off.  If a colleague determines that you're giving special attention to someone in the office, they may feel jealous and bitter. This could lead them to get managers involved. If you happen to misread the situation, you could mistakenly get flagged as the “office creep.“ If you’re only looking for an office fling, but know your crush is hoping for a substantial relationship, stick to a friendship. Dealing with the awkwardness of differing expectations isn’t worth facing everyday when you go into the office. If you are unsure, find a trustworthy office mate who might know your crush's situation before you make any moves. Avoid pursuing anyone who is married or involved in a relationship. Refrain from using risky language while logged onto your professional phone or email accounts. Likewise, any physical encounters should be carried out away from the office. Mixing your personal life, especially if it involves a colleague, is unprofessional and could get you into trouble by your company. If the quality of your work is suffering, and you’re finding yourself putting a flirtation before deadlines, it’s time to refocus your energy.  There is a time and place for flirting, so while lunch breaks and coffee runs can be great for it, always remind yourself what’s important, or you might find yourself without a job. If you do find this happening, it's could be a great excuse to initiate spending some time together outside of the office.
summary: Do not flirt with your superior. Don’t get too touchy. Don’t pursue a flirtation if someone is likely to get hurt. If things do progress between the two of you, keep it clean. Don’t let an office romance get in the way of your professional obligations.