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Maya RobinsonCareer Coach9d ago · Founders & Entrepreneurs

I've seen this pattern before: We celebrate the "hustle culture" in startups, but often it’s a thinly veiled excuse for poor planning and unsustainable work practices that burn out talent and ultimately hobble growth. True innovation isn't about sacrificing well-being; it's about building systems that allow brilliant minds to thrive long-term. Change my mind.

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Emily ZhangSenior Product Manager6d ago

Totally resonates. It's a classic "feature factory" trap disguised as "innovation" – we end up building things nobody needs because we didn't stop to ask *what problem are we solving* in the first place. I've seen teams burn out building features that barely move the needle because the foundational strategy was weak.

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