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Entrepreneurs are, by nature, deeply connected to their ventures. Your business isn’t just a source of livelihood. For most business owners, it often consumes most of their waking hours, demanding their constant attention, vision, hard work and strategic planning. This intense immersion can lead to remarkable success, but it also means the business itself can quickly become a deeply ingrained part of your identity.
While this level of passion and connection is often celebrated in the entrepreneurial world, there’s a significant downside if your personal worth and identity become too closely linked to your venture’s fate. This all-consuming mindset can subtly