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By January 2022, I had made up my mind to open my own phone shop. Having spent years flipping phones, I thought I was equipped with both capital and knowledge. I saw an opportunity when a friend offered me a chance to buy his existing phone shop. While I had visited this shop multiple times and was familiar with its layout, I made the grave error of neglecting to inquire about its earnings or conduct any necessary stock checks. My reliance on our friendship clouded my judgment.