Wear your busyness as a badge of honor. Work long hours, be available all the time. If you want to climb the corporate ladder and do it young, prove your dedication, loyalty, and ambition by clocking in more hours at work. Most millennials know this mantra all too well. They grew up on it and unabashedly flaunted this life, glorifying it without apology.
However, reality is more alarming. According to the World Health Organization, working 55 hours or more per week increases the risk of stroke by 35% and heart disease by 17%. In 2016, working long hours was responsible for 745,000 deaths from stroke and heart disease—a 29 percent increase since 2000. So, is this relentless pursuit of success worth the price we are paying?
