Entrepreneurship is a great way to burn yourself out if you listen to half the advice floating around out there. You don’t have to work 24/7, you don’t have to aim for seven figures a month, and you definitely don’t have to wake up at 4:00 AM every day to “beat the competition.” These ideas get pushed so hard they almost feel like rules, but they’re just toxic noise.

Let’s be real, most of us started this journey to get some freedom, not to chain ourselves to our businesses for the rest of our lives. It’s fine to grind when you’re building something, but that’s not the endgame. The goal is to set up systems, hire the right people, and eventually step back so you can actually enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard for.

And can we stop pretending that we are going to make millions? Sure, it happens, but not every business has to be massive to be successful. A small, profitable business that lets you live comfortably is more than enough for a lot of us. Don’t let Instagram fool you into thinking you need a Bugatti to have “made it.”

Also, please stop cutting off friends and family because some guru told you they’re holding you back. Those relationships matter more than any dollar amount. You can hustle and still have a life. What’s the point of succeeding if there’s no one around to celebrate it with you?

There’s no magic shortcut to any of this. No ebook or course is going to hand you success on a silver platter. It’s about showing up consistently, learning from your mistakes, and putting in the work where it actually matters. At the same time, take care of yourself. Sleep, eat well, take breaks. Burnout isn’t a badge of honor, it’s a warning sign.

Are you in it to make millions, or just enough, so you don’t have to work your balls off for the rest of your life?