That's why it's so important to have friends around who can tell us when we're making mistakes. Then we can correct what we're doing wrong and succeed.
It's like having a friend tell you that there's spinach in your teeth. It's slightly embarrassing, but it saves you from having spinach in your teeth in front of other people, say a potential employer, a potential client, your father-in-law. All these are people who might be less understanding of your "flaw" but by having a friend help you, you're better positioned to succeed.
Love the pictures. The B&W really pops!
Yes, it is good to have a small group of reliable people smarter than you to be around :)