[FAANG_dream]

That's an interesting perspective. Why do you think it could be a big risk? Maybe I am not thinking about it properly?

[sloaken]

He said ask, not risk. And given your friend has stopped helping ... I know he says he is too busy.

You are asking someone to provide for you several hours of their time. Someone who is currently receiving $100 to $300 an hour at their company.

There are plenty of books. Get some, find other people who are trying to do the same as you, and practice together.

[FAANG_dream]

I am sorry for missing that. Thank you for correcting.

About friend - I know why he is busy. He is not of the type that makes lame excuses. He will say it on my face if he does not want to do it.

I understand your point though and agree with your judgement. Reason I asked was that I can imagine myself doing the same for someone else. But maybe I am too naive.

[FAANG_dream]

Also, I can't get over the fact that I read "ask" as "risk". Not sure what's the cause here :/