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Founder's ICU Stay Teaches Hardest Business Lesson
8 Sep
Summary
- Entrepreneur spent four months in ICU due to unhealthy lifestyle.
- Long working hours were previously worn as a badge of honor.
- Body heals and grows stronger during rest, not effort.
Sivaram Briyas, co-founder of MillD Protein Atta, recounted spending four months in the ICU, a direct consequence of his former unhealthy lifestyle and dedication to work. He admitted to working extensively, even on Sundays, often prioritizing factory visits and work calls over family time. Briyas confessed to wearing his long hours as a symbol of pride, believing entrepreneurs should not take days off.
His perspective dramatically shifted during his extended ICU stay. Doctors' words about recovery resonated: the body strengthens during rest, not exertion. This period of forced inactivity highlighted the importance of downtime for healing and insight. Briyas now advocates for better work-life balance, a significant change from his previous relentless work ethic.
