This entrepreneur’s jaw-dropping routine went viral—and his secret has everyone shocked

The clash over hustle culture shows no signs of fading, and now a Noida-based founder has added a strong voice to the debate. Rejecting the idea that working late into the night is the only way to grow, he argued that ambition is proven by results, not the number of hours spent at work.“Most days, I only work 5–6 hours”In a LinkedIn post that went viral, CA Deepak Bhati wrote, “I don’t work 12–14 hours a day. Most days, I only work 5–6 hours.”He explained that when he is not working, he prefers to read, think, spend time with his daughter, or even do nothing at all. “Does that make me less ambitious? I don’t think so,” he said.Focus over long shiftsBhati began his career as a Senior Associate Auditor before launching his own company in 2019 and co-founding another startup in 2022.

Looking back, he credited his success to staying focused instead of stretching workdays.LinkedIn post:

He also pointed out that his firm recorded a 200 per cent revenue increase over the last two years without him working 14-hour days. “Because the number of hours doesn’t prove your ambition. Your results do,” he wrote, adding that both six and sixteen hours can be meaningful if they deliver outcomes.Reactions from LinkedIn usersThe post drew mixed but engaging responses. One user said, “Pursue what fills your soul– not what drains it.

Growth thrives in balance, not burnout.” Another commented, “Great perspective.”One user shared, “That's so true what you said. I have also been through days when I questioned myself if I am doing enough, if I am working. Looking at people around me, I felt maybe I am not doing enough. But then I decided to focus on the important thing, which is to bring results, be productive, and also have some time for myself to rejuvenate and reflect!”Another user commented, “At the end of the day, it's all about productivity and achieving your goals.

Follow a path that brings fulfilment and that's all you need.”Adding humour, one of Bhati’s employees replied, “Boss, this post is inspiring, but HR is still timing my login.” Bhati responded with laughing emojis, saying, “Let me check.”Sometimes, less can mean moreThrough his post, Bhati highlighted that the quality of work matters more than the length of the workday. His take suggested that scaling back hours does not necessarily mean scaling back ambition.Disclaimer: This article is based on a publicly available viral LinkedIn post and user opinions. The Times of India does not verify the authenticity or endorse any of the claims made.