Even though we might be aiming to live the life of the 4 Hour Work Week, that type of success doesn’t come overnight. When you start a business you are engulfed in the day-to-day business and getting the processes and procedures set up.
Serial entrepreneurs are known for working long hours, bringing work home with them, basically living and breathing their business. Even if you have a team or employees, YOU are ultimately responsible for the success or failure of your business venture.
If you are willing to work these long hours to get your company running, this will encourage other employees to work long hours, too. They see you as the leader, as someone who has a strong work ethic and is willing to do menial jobs if necessary.
When starting a company, you don’t need a 9-5’er who’s watching the clock and beating a path out the door as the clock strikes 5pm. You want someone who is willing to work hard, who sees your vision and who believes in the path you’re taking.
Of course, this isn’t to say you can’t work toward having a 4 hour work week. That sounds pretty sweet! And I don’t know how long someone can handle working 100 hours a week before they burn out or get sick. But starting a company isn’t for the faint of heart and if you employ the right team members and work hard at the beginning, you will eventually see your reward.
Check out this short video with Howard Tullman, a serial entrepreneur who thrives on working 80-100 hours per week. Even if you don’t want to work that many hours, he’s got some good points.
