This is an oversimplification. Being 'the boss' means you work to meet often unrealistic expectations you've set for yourself. It doesn't relieve you from str

This is an oversimplification. Being 'the boss' means you work to meet often unrealistic expectations you've set for yourself. It doesn't relieve you from stress, fear, deadlines. Founders often perceive this feeling as a representation that they are the sole driver of the company's successes and failures. That means vacation represents a period of regression. It makes taking one essentially a nonstarter. Worse, this behavior can be cyclical. Take a weekend off and you feel 'behind.'. Then you work twice as long next week, perceiving it as barely catching up. Then even harder to get back to the pace you thought you were on before. Add to that the pressures of having billions of dollars and the livelihood of thousands resting on your expertise and the eyes of millions watching your every move ... It's a hard habit to break. Even if you enjoy your job, the stress of what you believe it should be can add emotional and physical stress.