‘You’re not a hero, you’re a liability’: Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary warns Gen Z founders to stop glorifying hustle culture
Kevin O'Leary advises Gen Z founders to prioritize mental health over hustle culture. He criticizes the glorification of extreme work hours, emphasizing the importance of balance and self-care. O'Leary suggests focusing on AI opportunities as a more productive path for young entrepreneurs.
- ▪Kevin O'Leary warns Gen Z founders against the glorification of working excessively long hours.
- ▪He emphasizes that neglecting self-care can lead to negative consequences for both health and investment potential.
- ▪O'Leary encourages young entrepreneurs to focus on AI as a promising area for business development.
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Gen Z founders chasing their big break are facing a modern-day catch-22: protect their mental health or sacrifice work-life balance in pursuit of success. Recommended Video Shark Tank investor and millionaire Kevin O’Leary has clear advice for Gen Z founders weighing how to spend their time. “The worst advice I hear young founders talk about all the time is that they want to work 18 hours a day. How stupid is that?” O’Leary said in a video on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUGW8dplTCw/?igsh=amRwbTVjb3k1dzhn">Instagram</a>, sporting a red, cheetah-print top and floral pants. The admonishment comes as everyday workers are increasingly expected to work longer hours. The 996—a 9 a.m.
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