Startup co-founder boasts about collapsing after 31 weekend meetings. Internet says: 'Crazier than a squirrel on triple espresso'

In a digital age where hustle culture often blurs the lines between ambition and absurdity, one Atlanta-based startup cofounder has sparked a heated online debate—by bragging about collapsing after a jam-packed weekend of 31 meetings.

Posting on LinkedIn, the entrepreneur proudly shared a screenshot of his tightly packed weekend calendar with the caption:

“I had 31 meetings this weekend. I collapsed. Psych — mother didn’t raise no quitter. You want to stay ahead? You have to work when your competition is 'unplugging.' Steve Jobs didn’t take weekends off — neither do I. Work-life balance? Cool. I’ll balance later — after I win.”


It didn’t take long for LinkedIn and Reddit to ignite with reactions, with users questioning not just the logic behind the post, but the very culture of overwork it seemed to promote.

‘Win What? A Divorce?’

The responses were swift, brutal, and—often—hilariously unfiltered. One user quipped, “Win what? A divorce?” while another wrote, “That awkward moment when you realize 95% of those meetings could’ve been emails, during normal work hours, M–F.”

But the real storm gathered on Reddit’s infamous r/LinkedInLunatics, a forum known for skewering over-the-top corporate flexes. There, users didn’t hold back.

“Meetings like this don’t make you effective. Quite the opposite,” one redditor wrote. Another added, “Seems like he’s using meetings as an excuse to avoid doing actual work.” Perhaps the harshest critique came from someone who claimed, “The only thing you’re winning at is being the biggest pain in the ass in those people’s lives.”

‘Touch Grass,’ They Said. He Doubled Down.

Rather than backing off in the face of criticism, the cofounder returned with a follow-up post—this time defending the so-called "madness" with a second screenshot of an even fuller calendar.

“People said I ‘had no life.’ They used my 70+ meeting Google Calendar as proof... But while they were criticizing me from the sidelines, I was in the arena, getting my reps in.”

He continued by listing his wins—claiming a 25% conversion rate on sales calls, doubling the sales cycle speed, and a flood of referrals due to record-breaking customer satisfaction.

“I’m not saying hustle porn is the answer. But I am saying mastery takes volume,” he concluded, implying that true success demands not just hard work, but an unrelenting schedule.

Netizens Aren’t Buying It

Still, many weren't convinced. One user responded, “Damn, at this point, your entire life is a meeting.” Another sarcastically asked, “Shouldn’t you be in a call right now?”

Others questioned the substance behind the calendar chaos, saying the meetings seemed more like “Hey, I still exist, don’t forget about me” check-ins than mission-critical strategy sessions.

While the startup cofounder may see his 70-hour grind as a badge of honor, the internet has largely declared it a cautionary tale. In an era increasingly valuing mental health, boundaries, and sustainable productivity, his post reads less like a motivational playbook and more like burnout disguised as bravery.

Or, as one Redditor put it: “This guy’s energy is crazier than a squirrel on triple espresso.”