[Barrin92]

>but I bet you this person enjoyed what they were doing on the whole.

well given that the man just dropped dead of a heart attack at his daughters wedding at a relatively young age I'd maybe take that bet. I'm currently reading Evan Dou's book on Huawei and one constant among the leaders in that company seems to be mental and physical exhaustion, up to depression, chronic illness and suicide, virtually no time spent with family, and not enjoyment but an almost martial sense of loyalty to the company.

Running Western companies already doesn't seem to do wonders for one's mental health judging by some of the prominent figures, but East Asian giants sound even worse. I'll take the beach and my family over either one

[boringg]

You under estimate that people very much want to build and be part of something lasting and meaningful.

Certainly takes its mental toll - its part of the trade off and it certainly isn't for everyone. Its a demanding job.

My point is that some people want that and some people want to hang out at the beach - its a personal choice.

OP original comment is question why people work so hard - because sometimes to do important things it requires hard work.