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8 | WINTER 2020 Play by the rules adequate nutrition, sleep and exercise. Also, make room for leisure activities and spending time with family and friends. Pay yourself first. Resist the urge to put all your earnings back into the business. Before you do anything, Starting your own business to do things your way? Make sure you set yourself up for a successful run. By Tamekia Reece ou've written your business plan, secured your big client or started to receive a regular influx of income. But have you manifested long-term goals for your- self as the head of your own company? If not, no worries. It's never too late. These rules will help you balance your work and life and put you on the path to success. Separate business from personal. When you're working for yourself, it's easy to let work intrude on your family life (or vice versa). Set boundaries. Establish work hours and stick to them. Have a designated workspace (especially if you work from home). Have a separate checking and savings account for your business. On the personal side, focus on a routine to get Y American Airlines Federal Credit Union The Credit Union offers a complete suite of services for people running their own business. See Page 41 or visit AACreditUnion.org for more information.