September 24, 2020 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Lately, there is a huge movement towards the idea of work-life balance. We are often told that people can be just as effective in working less time and that doing 50-70 hours a week is toxic, unsustainable, and unnecessary. Although it sounds smart to maintain work-life balance, experience tells me that a business would not normally get off the ground if a business owner didn’t put in the time.  Related: How 7-Figure Entrepreneurs Effectively Manage Their Energy I launched my first business in 2002 and like most entrepreneurs, … Continue reading Working Crazy Hours Is Exhausting, Draining and Painful. But Sorry Entrepreneurs, It's Necessary.