> There was recently an article about successful startups from Utah that worked 9-to-5 and still had a good and scalable business running. I see similar things

> There was recently an article about successful startups from Utah that worked 9-to-5 and still had a good and scalable business running. I see similar things in Germany. We do not have unicorns You just answered your own question. Moderate success can co-exist with any number of other goals and priorities. Extreme success requires extreme dedication. The great thing about the modern world - no one is "forced" to pursue extreme success. Everyone is free to pursue their own goals and life purpose. You don't have to justify your priorities, and neither does the workaholic.