The more you work, the more you lose.
Shima Ghaheri
From Designing Games to Designing Futures | TEDx Speaker, Career Coach, Ex Toy and Game Designer
80% of founders are trapped by burnout.
Why? Because they've been misled by:
These tips lead to:
— Burnout.
— Constant firefighting.
— A business that depends entirely on you.
Ironically, these create an illusion:
— It feels like overworking is the only way.
— It seems like pushing harder leads to success.
— It looks like you have control, but you're drowning.
However, these are not real measures of?success.
This path leads to harsh realities:
— Your health deteriorates.
— Your personal life takes a backseat.
— Your passion fades, and you’re just surviving.
Here’s the hard truth:
— You’re trapped because you refuse to delegate.
— You think letting go means losing control, but it’s costing you everything.
— Your business can’t grow if you’re involved in every decision.
— Until you fix this, burnout is inevitable.
But if you’re ready to flip the script:
Claim your freedom.
Focus on growth, not survival.
Build a business that runs without you.
Mental health is pivotal constant work without rest is harmful. #SelfCareMatters
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