Is startup hustle culture worth the burnout?
Startup culture glamorizes burnout as a badge of honor, but I've seen too many founders destroy their health chasing a valuation that never came. Working 90-hour weeks might impress investors, but the data on long-term productivity shows diminishing returns after 50 hours. We hear about the lucky few who sold their companies, yet the vast majority of startups fail despite the sacrifice. Isn't it more honest to build a sustainable business that lets you enjoy the journey rather than glorify a hustle that leaves you empty?