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The Deadly Cost of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Why you have to learn to say "no" when you need to.

By Ben Angel

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Let's face it: Throwing everything you have into a business is incredibly stressful. You're putting in your time, energy and money to try to create something better for yourself, your family and even the world. If it doesn't work out, then you might feel as if you have wasted your money or failed.

Even if you succeed, the uphill battle can still be incredibly stressful. But, it doesn't have to be -- not all the time, at least. In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Ben Angel breaks down a few helpful tips on how to understand when you need to take a step back and evaluate your work-life balance. Because, if you're straining yourself too hard, it's not just going to negatively affect your health or your happiness -- it could hurt your business, too.

Click play to learn more.

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