It seems like this is one big false dichotomy. A venture funded startup doesn't have to be a death slog. Some people just like working harder than others. Don'

It seems like this is one big false dichotomy. A venture funded startup doesn't have to be a death slog. Some people just like working harder than others. Don't slate them because it doesn't suit you. 100 hour weeks aren't for everyone. The best I can do is ±80 hour week while remaining productive. But I like doing that, and I've done that most of my life. Yes, there are lots of people who get sucked into the image and don't know what they're getting themselves into. The same goes for boring career paths at one of the big accounting firms. Funded startups can be fun. Working super hard can be fun. Doing something that other people think is cool (glory) can be fun. It's great that you're doing well with a relaxed bootstrap approach. It doesn't mean you have to force that as the only option. Horses for courses.