That's a dangerous way to think about it. Success often requires sacrifice, but sacrifice does not bring success.
The median time to exit from venture funding is something like 6 years. During that, you need to be at the top of your game as much of the time as possible.
I have a friend who's a serious endurance athlete. He trains hard, but he's just as dedicated about rest. Weekly massages and spa visits, great food, a clean and restful home, a lot of quiet time. Sacrificing those comforts would make him look more macho, but they'd reduce his effectiveness.
If somebody needs a daily dose of sun and sand to be at the top of their game, godspeed.
The median time to exit from venture funding is something like 6 years. During that, you need to be at the top of your game as much of the time as possible.
I have a friend who's a serious endurance athlete. He trains hard, but he's just as dedicated about rest. Weekly massages and spa visits, great food, a clean and restful home, a lot of quiet time. Sacrificing those comforts would make him look more macho, but they'd reduce his effectiveness.
If somebody needs a daily dose of sun and sand to be at the top of their game, godspeed.