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As an entrepreneur, I've been there, done that. I understand where Mr. Murthy is coming from. However... Here’s why I think a 70-hour workweek just doesn’t cut it anymore: 1️⃣ Outdated Model: 🚫 The idea of working endless hours is old-school. Today, it’s all about efficiency and delivering results—not just clocking in more time. 2️⃣ Diminishing Returns: 📉 Working beyond 50 hours doesn’t make us more productive. In fact, overworked people make more mistakes and get less done. 3️⃣ Misplaced Focus: 🎯 The problem isn’t the number of hours—it’s outdated workflows, inefficient management, and skill gaps. Let’s fix that instead of burning people out. 4️⃣ Creativity Takes a Hit: 💡✨ Exhausted employees don’t innovate; they survive. Creativity thrives when people have time to think and recharge. 5️⃣ Health Risks: ❤️🩹 Stress, burnout, heart problems, mental health issues… the list goes on. Long hours come with a heavy price—on people and organizations. 6️⃣ Goodbye, Work-Life Balance: 🏡💔 Overworking leaves no time for family, hobbies, or just enjoying life. And guess what? Happier people are more productive in the long run. 🚀 Instead of looking backward, let’s build workplaces where innovation, efficiency, and well-being drive success. A productive workforce isn’t about the hours they put in—it’s about the value they create. What do you think? Is the 70-hour workweek a necessary sacrifice or an outdated mindset? Let’s discuss! 👇

When N. R. Narayana Murthy confidently declares he'll stick to his belief in a 6-day workweek until the end, it definitely sparks quite the discussion! So, here’s the 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Is relentless hard work really the golden ticket to success and national advancement, or is it time to flip the script and find a better balance with our personal lives? Think about it like this: trying to row a boat with just one oar feels like a total struggle – you’ll end up just going in circles! That’s kinda how work-life balance works too; if we don’t handle it right, progress can hit a roadblock faster than you can say “𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁.” Now, don’t get me wrong! Murthy believes that commitment and hard work are the engines driving real growth. Just look at Infosys – that philosophy has fueled everything from massive economic outcomes to a truckload of tech innovations. It’s like a rallying cry for all of us, reminiscent of how Japan and Germany rebuilt themselves after World War II through sheer determination and teamwork. The goal definitely isn’t to wind yourself into the ground; it’s more about strategically aligning our personal aspirations with national ambitions for the best results. Let’s face it, achieving greatness demands a serious amount of hustle, unwavering resilience, and consistent hard work. But what’s the flip side? Just hit the brakes and risk losing that vital momentum we’ve worked so hard to build? Or how about we ramp things up a notch? 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀. That sounds like a pretty empowering path if you ask me! So, I'm curious—how do you approach that delicate dance of finding the right balance? #WorkLifeBalance #HardWork #SuccessMindset #NarayanaMurthy #EconomicGrowth #Linkedin

If we were to talk of overnight success( or complete opposite of it) one name to reckon with is Ashu Arora Jha - the lady of the moment - The HR at Yes Madam- Everyone's Private Beautician . Well if it is a PR exercise - then its in poor taste and If its real( as most of us believe); then time to hit the disgust button. Whats more shocking is the story the brand narrates on its website about Life at Yes Madam.( Pic attached) The company prides at maintaining work life balance( the dreaded word in today’s time after Infosys chief berated it and Zepto ‘s Aadit Palicha happily recommended it to his competitors. However the modus operandi to maintain this healthy balance is a la #SquidGames style… where the repurcussions of loss are extreme. You are stressed… You are dismissed My two cents - Startups are not just about securing fundings; appearing on #Sharktank, grossing numbers and launching IPOs - its made of humans, for humans and by ( atleast some) humans. Remember that! Before you become the storyteller for your brand, do the A for Authenticity check. Your fake tales will live longer than folklore and do more harm than good. So be real before its too late.

We all (freshers) should understand that work like balance has different meanings at different levels of career. How can you retire early say at the age of 45 or 50 if you don't work enough in 25 to 30 years of your career span ? In first few years of our career we want to accumulate enough money to form a corpus to live on for the rest of the life but how ?..just by working 'not enough' ? [enough work has different meanings for different roles & depends on stage of your career..highly subjective it is!] In first ten years of career, you're single & you only have parents to take care of than optimum work-life balance ratio can be 9:1. 90% of your total life is just your work & 10% is just living your life. Same may go for another 20 years of you got married & have kids because your expenses have increased. When you're in your late 40s, you've cumulated enough money to continue paying your expenses including fees of your children, this ratio can be 4:1. 80% life is work and rest 20% is enjoying life. In late 50s this can come down to 1:1 when your children have started their career & they are ready to take care of you. From this I think it's explainable why you should think beyond working hours! I'm also gonna start my career sooner & I'll not mind giving extra few hours! but also keeping in mind my 'HEALTH'. And obviously who will wish to work more if the environment is toxic. So, there is no chance of anyone criticising me by saying you haven't done anything so you don't have right to say. WORKING BEYOND HOURS IS COMPLETELY SUBJECTIVE TO YOU. IT'S NOT RELATED TO WORKING EXTRA FOR COMPANY. You're working extra for yourself. Aur kam agar company ka nahi karoge to kiska karoge. Isme naturally fayda to company ka hoga hi na. But you're also working for your own benefit. Note : Before linking extra work with the benefit of company, link it with the benefit of you..the benefit it gives you. May be then you will not mind sitting after 5! Extra work should also benefit you besides benefiting your company because only than it's worthwhile for you. #worklifebalance #freshers

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐈𝐬 “𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 = 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬” 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞? 🤔💼 Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy recently shared his disappointment over India’s shift to a 5-day workweek, suggesting that 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 for our nation. His perspective? "Hard work is the only path to success." 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆’𝒔 𝒎𝒚 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆: 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒔. 🌱✨ 🌏 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐬 🌏 Countries like Japan and South Korea, known for their long work hours, have shown us the downside of this approach—high burnout, mental health issues, and diminishing productivity. On the other hand, nations like Germany and Sweden, which prioritize work-life balance, often see 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 s in the workplace. 𝐒𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 “𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 = 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬.” In today’s world, working smarter—not just harder—drives innovation, well-being, and sustainable growth. 💡 For the Indian youth, let’s aim for a future where we maximize impact, not just hours. Because at the end of the day, it’s not about how long we work—it’s about the value we bring. Follow Sanjay Nandakumar for more posts like this. #IndianYouth #WorkCulture #MoreImpactNotMoreHours #NarayanaMurthy #BalancedGrowth #FutureOfWork #Infosys #Infy

🌟 Ever wondered about the realities of a 70-hour work week? 🌟 In my latest article, I explore the challenges, sacrifices, and potential rewards of putting in those extra hours. Whether you're someone who's experienced it firsthand or just curious about its impact, I'd love for you to have a read and share your thoughts. Let’s start a conversation on what it really means to go above and beyond in our professional lives. Infosys Indian National Congress Indiatodaylive undefined Times Now CNN NewsX Mirror Now ZEENEWS.COM Aajtak Campus Times Now

Was Mr. Murthy really wrong when he pitched the idea of 6-day work-week? There have been quite some talks over social media on Mr. N. R. Narayana Murthy’s comment on the 6-day workweek. Mr. Murthy Slogged for 7 days a week while building Infosys Mr. Murthy didn't have a work-life balance Mr. Murthy didn't give time to his family Mr. Murthy is a workaholic person Today he is one of the richest people in India, Infosys is listed in Indian and global exchanges, and he gifted Rs. 240cr shares to his grandchild. And there can be many ways to interpret the 6 day work week, while most of people were busily criticizing the thought, I just went back to think from his shoes and came across this post on social media. Maybe he wanted people - to work as much as he did to achieve their goals - to be enterprising and mark India's name higher in global nations - to forget a few initial years of life to enjoy the entire life - to work 5 days for the employer and work 1 day for their own venture - to be as capable as him to gift their grandchildren shares of Rs.240 crores - to not be an employee of an IT company and earn peanuts but build an organization that uplifts employees Although it's a "MAYBE" or "MAYBE NOT" thought, but being optimistic always helps you in life. While people saw this as an illogical thought, I see it as motivation! CA Kathit Parikh #NarayanaMurthy #infosys #business #goals #motivation P.S. - Change the perspective and the noise in the surroundings will automatically reduce!

"Chill the Heck Out: 70-Hour Work Week Debate" Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy is back in the headlines, doubling down on his belief that young Indians should work 70-hour weeks. His unapologetic statement—"I am sorry, I have not changed my view. I will take this with me to my grave."—has set social media ablaze yet again. Here’s what I think: It’s just an opinion. Sure, it’s sparked conversations, but people will ultimately work as much as they want, need, or are forced to—based on their goals and circumstances. Now, I empathize with those stuck working long hours without a choice. But I also acknowledge something else: not everyone has the luxury of a balanced work life. Some people are working hard because they want to escape their current situation, because they have to. For them, this isn’t about hustle culture or controversy—it’s about survival and ambition. And that deserves respect. For the rest of us, let’s chill the heck out. If you’re a content creator, milk the controversy positively—discuss productivity, share tips on balance, or even reflect on what hard work means to you. Let’s turn the noise into something constructive. At the end of the day, success doesn’t have one formula. Let’s keep the discussion meaningful and focus on how we can grow, wherever we are on our journey. What’s your take on this? Let’s talk.

Hard work = Success

BacktoBasics. | Human Transformation We should take a moment to reflect on the origins of the concept of "WORK LIFE BALANCE." It seems there has been a shift in human perspective, possibly linked to our evolutionary journey. Entire generations are experiencing a transformation, affecting not just businesses but also our collective mindset, psychology, and behavioral patterns. While I can see where Mr. Murthy is coming from, based on his generational viewpoint, I don't entirely agree with his stance. The landscape is changing rapidly, and human conflicts are escalating. The pursuit of financial success and social standing is keeping our dopamine levels high, and people are increasingly seeking some form of fulfillment. If they can't achieve significant financial success, many are turning to work-life balance as a way to find contentment. This growing need has likely contributed to the imbalance we see today. Once a concept gains traction, it tends to resonate with the masses. Ultimately, this is a psychological issue that warrants deeper exploration. Mr. Murthy's insights may not apply universally; each individual must carefully consider what they truly want in life—find your purpose for peaceful existence and act accordingly. The choices we make are crucial! – VIVEK JOSHI #humantransformation #mindset #change #peace #mentalwellness #healthylife #setyourpriorities #livehappy #livehealthy #livestrong #reflectnotreact