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Ask any high-performing entrepreneur about work-life balance and you’ll likely get a scoff or a sigh. That elusive equilibrium sounds great on paper, but when you’re scaling a business, managing a team, pitching investors or just trying to be present for your kids, it feels like a luxury you can’t afford.
The usual advice? Set boundaries. Log off by 6 p.m. Take breaks. It’s well-meaning, but often disconnected from the pace and pressure of entrepreneurial life.
What founders actually need isn’t a stricter schedule — it’s a smarter relationship with time, energy and identity. These six unconventional strategies move beyond feel-good tips.