Loyalty in business

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Where does loyalty and gratitude end and business sense start ?

We all probably had people help us achieve to the point we are at, but is there a point where you are a little more selective with the help and support you offer those who helped you climb the ladder if it is a bad move for your business, or do you continue to nurture those you have passed out of gratitude forever?

I tell myself that there is no emotion in business, and biz is biz, but always end up doing what my gut tells me is the right thing as far as others are concerned even though it may hold my business back. Am I an idiot ?? |confused|