Short-sightedness

Occasionally I make the mistake of thinking about my friends' needs ahead of my own.  Rarely does it work out well. 

About a month ago, I suggested that my friend launch his own landscaping business after he successfully tamed the small-growth forest in my backyard and replaced it with a a lawn.  I provided him with information on an insurance company, wrote a testimonial for his webpage, took photos of my brand new lawn and ensured him that starting a small business would not be...