Founders, what are your non-negotiables when it comes to work-life balance?

Trader BinQosim
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As founders, we're often caught in the whirlwind of startup life, where the lines between personal and professional blur significantly. In the midst of scaling businesses, chasing milestones, and iterating products, how do you maintain your non-negotiables for work-life balance? Whether it's ensuring family time, pursuing a hobby, or simply unwinding alone, let's share the boundaries we set and the practices we implement to keep our sanity intact. Every founder has unique strategies and insights, so here’s a space for us to learn from each other’s experiences.

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Sergey Solovev
I've made it a rule to not check emails after 8-9 PM. Disconnecting from work communications post that time allows me to genuinely unwind and take some time to rest.
Gurkaran Singh
Ah, work-life balance - the elusive unicorn of the startup world! My non-negotiable is treating my calendar like a game of Tetris, making sure family blocks fit snugly between work meetings. How do you keep your work-life Tetris solid?