Business Insider profiles it as “monk mode.” Founders are starting to treat it as table stakes. But looking at the actual odds, going “all in” optimizes you to lose the only bet that matters.
Really excellent observation. Whether you are a founder or someone climbing the corporate ladder, we have all had times where professional ambition and accomplishment has outweighed balance in our lives. It can be done for a short time, but it is ultimately not sustainable.
I liken it to rushing to build your house and then overloading the foundation. It may look like a beautiful structure going up, but will eventually crumble under a weight it cannot carry.
Really excellent observation. Whether you are a founder or someone climbing the corporate ladder, we have all had times where professional ambition and accomplishment has outweighed balance in our lives. It can be done for a short time, but it is ultimately not sustainable.
I liken it to rushing to build your house and then overloading the foundation. It may look like a beautiful structure going up, but will eventually crumble under a weight it cannot carry.
That is a great analogy! I’ll be borrowing that one!
Then, when do we get to see you share some of your wisdom?