great great post, was in for 8 years and now out for 2, this year will be returning back into it but in a different location, no longer in sw missouri. Some of those mentioned i had to learn the hard way, going back into it helps me know what equipment i used alot of and what equipment i never used, so initial equipment expenses won't be near as bad. My spouse has to be all in with me in order for business to be successful, she can still work but she also has a say in what is happening.

probably biggest mistake i made was to buy BIG things right away and put the business in debt to start off with.

Starting too fast was another without being ready for the workload.

Another big mistake i made was thinking all the work i was doing was good enough for a workout and not taking the time to have an actual work out scheduled in. now i go hard in the a.m. playing bball for an hour with friends, lifting weights, etc. so my body is used to the physical labor in cold and heat

I have been learning not to make mistakes through this forum.My wife did point out one mistake that I do make often ,thats not saying no to certian jobs.I just can't say no.

rockin, I know where you wife is coming from. When you get a job that sucks, and she told you so; she's the one that has to hear about it. I've been there and I've certainly done that. ( To my wife )