Is There a Burnout Risk in Startups?

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There's certain things like startups do increase the chance of burnout. They're sort of fundamentally stressful and involve huge amounts of work. It does raise something about your philosophy, which is do you feel that others should live the way you do? I don't know that I would actively try to persuade someone to live the way that I'm living or that I would try to spread it at scale as a philosophy in a sort of like enforced way. But I think I would like to demonstrate it to other people and if it feels resonant to help them to live this way because it's working so well for me.

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What is a "quasi-monk"? How hard is it to govern one's own speech and thoughts? What is "maximum deep benefit"? And how does it differ from effective altruism? How can we best direct our energy, time, and resources to do good in the world? Should more people become monks and/or adopt a lifestyle of service to others?

Tasshin Fogleman is an extremely online wandering quasi-monk on indefinite pilgrimage for the benefit of all beings. He lives a simple life, dedicating his life to being of service, supported by the generosity of others. He has three main endeavors: spreading love, following his curiosity, and empowering others. Follow him on Twitter at @tasshinfogleman or learn more about him at his website, tasshin.com.

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