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Startup Working Hours: Burnout, Pacing, and Hustle Culture
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“John Pencavel found that productivity per hour declines sharply when a person works more than 50 hours a week. After 55 hours, productivity drops so much that putting in any more hours would be pointless. And, those who work up to 70 hours a week are only getting the same amount of work done as those who put in the 55 hours.” - CNBC Report on Standford Productivity Study “Your body needs sleep, food, relaxation, and even boredom to function properly.” A few years back, I ran across Bored and Brilliant, and it led me down the path of examining my own perceived productivity. It reminded me of the need to put down my phone and just think every once in a while. Regular introspection leads to clarity, focus, and prioritization that is extremely valuable as a startup founder.
Your body needs sleep, food, relaxation, and even boredom to function properly. This is especially true for those of us who do high-concentration, creative work (like writing, programming, and strategic thinking). “Regular introspection leads to clarity, focus, and prioritization that is extremely valuable as a startup founder.” Looking for more good startup books? I’ve listed a few dozen of my favorites here.
But, the problem with long hours is that they’re counterproductive: ““John Pencavel found that productivity per hour declines sharply when a person works more than 50 hours a week. After 55 hours, productivity drops so much that putting in any more hours would be pointless. And, those who work up to 70 hours a week are only getting the same amount of work done as those who put in the 55 hours.” - CNBC Report on Standford Productivity Study” Your body needs sleep, food, relaxation, and even boredom to function properly. This is especially true for those of us who do high-concentration, creative work (like writing, programming, and strategic thinking).