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The weather is beginning to turn, and it’s time to pull out the running shorts and shirts and put the hat and gloves away. The time to turn over a new lead is now. There is no secret to fitness, and the key is your willpower, which is training and control of yourself and your conduct, usually for improvement.” You can think of this in the context of your physical fitness program.
If you’re thinking about starting your own business or already have one in the works, here are eight essential business rules that you should know:
1. Start with a plan
A good business plan ensures you are thinking through every aspect of your business: From your business name to your finances. A plan for a milspouse-run business is essential because of consistent transition from one duty station to another.
You don’t have to look very far to find research that supports the idea that stress can lead to serious health problems: blocked arteries, heart attacks, strokes, and even mental health issues. Reality says that there is no way you can avoid stress, and military life reinforces that almost daily.
So, let’s manage it.
Dear Mr. Dad: A few months ago, my husband got back from his third Army deployment—two in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. He’s been diagnosed with PTSD and is getting treatment, but I’m worried that his condition is somehow rubbing off on the rest of the family. Our children are having problems in school, I’m finding myself on edge and agitated all the time, and my temper seems to be getting shorter by the minute. I used to think that if we survived three deployments we could survive anything. But now I’m not so sure. What can I do?
Your home is a reflection of your personal taste and style, where you have free reign to decorate as you please. However, when it comes time to put your home on the market, the first and often most difficult step, is to switch your mindset.
For most people, following basic money rules makes sense. But like everything else in life, there are situations when following tried-and-true advice might not work. Our professionals weigh in on when to consider the exceptions.
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