The Startup Rat Race: Is It Worth Sacrificing Your Health and Personal Life?
Won Park
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Brenna Donoghue@brenna_donoghue
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This is so bang on. I think there are seasons of life to go all in, but if startups are going to be your career, long-term health and personal life can't be ignored.
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Absolutely not! Unless you aspire to be a sleep-deprived, caffeine-fueled zombie with no social life or hobbies.
Take care of yourself first and success will follow.
Ceeya AI - Personal Brand Builder
Health? - never
Personal life? - depends. Personal life covers broad topics so it should not be all lumped up together as a single item. Spending time with Kids? - Never sacrifice. Going out drinking with your friends?- This could be sacrificed.
@djteknokid HaHa I see. I agree your thinking :)
It depends on how much you're going to sacrifice. If it's too much, I would say it's not healthy. Most people build startups to reach wealth, but if we're not healthy and happy, it'll contradict the wealth we're chasing.
I think it's super important to have a balance and recognize when we're burnt out. I've been there before, and ditching social media helped me a lot especially if you follow a ton of startup founders in their early 20s who seem to be crushing it. Maybe you can try too
@distartin That's a good comment. I'll try too.
Hunted Space
Hi there. I think you need to find balance between your work and private life. Without your health, your work will also start suffering.
No pain, No gain. That's all. The point is gotta be stronger so you can pain more.
Is it still a rat race in the startup world? You get to chart a path so there's an element of freedom. I think it's important to take care of your health, such that you can run a longer race. Sleep well, eat well, keep fit. It's about time management.
@daniel_seetoh Good. Keep in mind Sleep well, eat well, keep fit.
HarvyAI - Professional Email Assistant
It's completely a personal choice.
@jonayed_tanjim Sure. What is your choice?
Hi Won, this is a very interesting one. I bet many do not have a choice, right? Once you are down this path, pretty much it seals its fate over you. Especially if you are from an unprivileged background, and an immigrant founder in geographies treating entrepreneurship as a toxic hobby, not a way to break big. Is it worth sacrificing? No. Do you have a choice? Not everyone, no. I've seen founders going for holidays to the Bahamas for their parents' money, and I have seen those going nowhere for 3 years and saving on groceries to survive until the moment when money will start flowing in. And I bet both won't have much different opinion about it.
@kornel_grunwald I think this is a good nuanced reply. Not everybody gets to stop and be fine financially. But even for the less privileged some personal care time is important whatever that can look like.
@joanne_hurleyv1 by far and absolutely! personal care is basis, yet it is important to recognize what different people mean by the same concept - and hence how much comfort do they have to act on it 😊
@kornel_grunwald That's right, I'm a normal person. I don't even have a good background. So I'm worried.
Not at all. Consistency is the key to continuous growth.
@felix_deepbrain_ai Are you happy? Acually I am not
@mycelebs_elle You're right. I agree.
DeepBrain AI
it is important to consider the potential consequences of sacrificing one's health and personal life in pursuit of startup success. While some may argue that the sacrifices are necessary for success, it is important to prioritize self-care and maintain a healthy balance between work and life to avoid burnout and other negative outcomes.
@leo_under What if the CEO refuses?
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@leo_under balance is really important, %100 agree.
DeepBrain AI
I think it's important to keep your organization fit and interested. It can offset your own sacrifice.
But above all, health is important. This is because all activities are revitalized only when you are healthy.
Edworking
I think vision and goals are so important. To achieve something there can be 100s of different journey's that one can take. Some easy, some difficult. I think you got to make a wise choice.
@edworking I am 35 years old. It's embarrassing to say, but I have a lot of worries these days. Thanks :)
Hey there! Sacrificing your health and personal life for any reason isn't a great idea in the long run. Neglecting these essential components of your well-being can lead to stress, burnout, and other physical and mental health issues. You can achieve career success and financial stability while still prioritizing your health and personal relationships. Striking a balance is key! So, take care of yourself and your relationships, while working towards your goals.