Spouse / family ALIGNMENT — solo company silent killer

🎯 Why it matters

Solo company = company and household are one system. Spouse not aligned = persistent stress → divorce risk rises significantly within 5 years → company and family collapse together. Alignment good = spouse becomes trusted advisor + crisis emotional backup.

📊 ROI highlights

• Spouse = trusted advisor (free), more valuable than mentor
• Two carrying load = resilience significantly higher than solo
• Stable marriage = stable company foundation

⚠️ Common mistakes

• "Don't stress spouse" → not sharing = later explosion = bigger stress
• Bring wins home, carry losses alone → imbalance
• Treating spouse as cheerleader not advisor → lose valuable feedback

✅ Action checklist

• This week: 90-min conversation with spouse — current state + stress + needs
• This month: family budget + emergency reserve (6-12 months)
• Monthly: share company revenue, top clients, biggest risk
• Quarterly: 1-hour deep alignment talk
• Any > $10k investment / pivot: spouse veto check first