I think I'm finished researching the question. Just wanted to say thanks to all the other posts, I did learn a lot. Three things in particular
(1) I HAVE to prioritize. If I cannot clear out all other distractions, girlfriend, family, ect, than I am not ready to commit or am not made out for the lifestyle required
(2) If I If I am ready to commit, then I have to commit 100%, to preparing for the Q, getting through the Q, and then the mission ahead. All of this without distractions, because any distraction that takes my mind off of the job will endanger my life or the lives of the men fighting next to me.
(3) Be very, very careful about questions or posts in the future
Thanks again to all of the posts and the advice. I am here to learn, so I will continue to do so for a while longer.