Netflix cofounder challenges Silicon Valley’s obsession with overwork: Here’s his 5 PM rule that kept him “sane”

Netflix cofounder Marc Randolph maintained a strict 5 PM Tuesday work cut-off for over thirty years to prioritize his personal life. This ritual, even during his CEO tenure, helped him stay sane and retain perspective. His approach contrasts with Silicon Valley’s ‘grind’ culture, highlighting that discipline includes knowing when to stop for sustained creativity and endurance.