Whenever I undertake any business which involves confidentiality issues I always get the third party to sign a non disclosure agreement or otherwise known as a confidentiality agreement; and my rule is this: If they do not sign it, I do not do business with them, NO EXCUSES!
I have trusted a lot of people in the past (including friends and family) that have taken my ideas or information and benefited from it themselves. Click here to read my article on the circle of friends. This is all part of The Rat Race mentality and because previous mistakes have cost me financially I now always use such an agreement.
Like many successful people, I have learnt the importance of a concept called ‘The Circle of Friends’. I have both an inner and outer circle of friends!
Inside the circle I have about four people I can trust and rely on. We have no secrets, and we protect each others interests totally unconditionally. Outside the circle are fair-weather friends and business/personal acquaintances. I keep them close, but not too close where they can cause me harm or grievance. They have never gained my trust and probably never will.
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