Why complain about your work hours when so many famous scientists and CEOs sleep for only 4 hours per night?

Geniuses like Edison, philosophers like Voltaire, artists like Leonardo Da Vinci and founders/CEOs average 4 hours of sleep per night and wake up ready for work. So why complain when you sleep only 4 hours in investment banking?

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Most of those visionaries actually enjoy what they do or at the very least are interested in their work. The vast majority of people working in IB are a few PowerPoint edits away from jumping out the window. 

 

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