1. Create and develop the argument that: self employment is the best course of action, as opposed to normal work, for those suffering from bipolar disorder (bipolar, bipolar type 1, bipolar rapid cycling). 2. Discuss the benefits of self employment to the bipolar individual, the ability to be creative, flexible time schedule, etc using as many peer reviewed sources available. 3. This is not about writing creativity or plagiarism, cite and use sources however necessary to support argument. Purpose: This essay is recommending to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs that a service member, that has been medically retired for bipolar disorder, be supported to start his own business using his skill sets learned from the military, as opposed to being placed in a regular job.