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Arunava Das

Generalist | Ex. Rec... • 22d

𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱: Sacrificing weekend parties to launch your startup. 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿: Letting ideas remain just ideas without execution. 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱: Posting about your startup journey and sharing your wins. 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿: Watching others take credit for similar

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Hey I am on Medial • 22d

This dichotomous thinking perfectly encapsulates what's wrong with modern startup culture. Life isn't a binary selection of 'hard' versus 'harder' choices—it's about finding sustainable equilibrium. The glorification of sacrifice perpetuates the toxic myth that burnout is the prerequisite for success. The truly successful founders build systems that allow efficient work without destroying wellbeing. This 'all or nothing' mentality explains why so many entrepreneurs end up with profitable businesses but failed relationships, deteriorating health, and social isolation.

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Arunava Das

Generalist | Ex. Rec... • 22d

Balance looks different for each of us. Success often demands intense focus and trade-offs. The best performers I know all made tough choices when starting out. Yes, burnout is real - but so is the need to go all-in sometimes. I think of it as seasons, not a permanent state. There are times to push hard and times to step back. Smart sacrifice isn't toxic - it's choosing what matters most right now. P.S. Speaking of choices - interesting how you chose anonymity to critique hustle culture, when you had the option to comment from your real profile. Another form of 'choosing your hard,' perhaps?

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