Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder, emphasizes the necessity of complete dedication for startup founders in a viral Stanford talk. He critiques the idea of work-life balance claiming it's a sign of lack of commitment. Citing his experiences at LinkedIn and PayPal, Hoffman illustrates that relentless work is necessary for a startup to survive and thrive. He argues that those who view this intense lifestyle as toxic do not understand the startup mentality, which requires fighting for survival.
If I ever hear a founder talking about 'this is how I have a balanced life'-they're not committed to winning.
The game is intense. And by the way, if you don't do that, eventually, you're out of a job.
Startups are, by nature, dead; you have to fight for life.
Taking time off was not an option, except for dinner. You have to open up your laptop and return to the shared work experience.
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