Trickle-down workaholism in startups
Elon Musk is big on working long hours.  And it's hard to argue with what he's accomplished.<p>But is it sustainable?  Obviously, a young person can do it for years.  But can they do it for decades?  Or is there a cumulative cost that will shorten their life?<p>It also matters whether those long hours involve constant sitting or not.  Is there a lot of creative interaction?  Do they personally care about the mission of the company?  Or is just about the money?