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996 is bullshit used to exploit people.

Work life balance is key to being happy and healthy long-term.

You can eat all the steak and eggs you want, lift weights 7 days a week too, but 996 will burn you out regardless of whatever other activities you do to de-stress.

You want a new idea? Psilocybin Mondays. Everyone stays home, does some mushrooms and thinks a bit about their work for the week. I guarantee we see productivity increases, new ideas and less stress.





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