I burned myself out growing my company. 2 months in Vietnam changed how I define success.
Entrepreneur Sierra Balgar shares her experience of overcoming burnout by taking a two-month sabbatical in Vietnam. The trip shifted her perspective on success and highlighted the benefits of living in more affordable regions.
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This narrative reflects the growing 'digital nomad' and 'work-life balance' movements, where professionals seek lower costs of living to mitigate the pressures of startup culture.
Sierra Balgar started City Girl Golf but burned out while growing the organization. So, she recharged in Vietnam for two months. Sierra Balgar Sierra Balgar, 27, founded City Girl Golf in May 2023. She took a two-month break in Vietnam to recharge after burning out while growing the organization. Her trip to Vietnam inspired a new, more balanced approach to success. This story is based on an interview with Sierra Balgar , 27, the founder of City Girl Golf. It has been edited for length and clarity. I really didn't think my life would look the way it does now when I started my business in May 2023. I was just focused on creating something women would enjoy. Then all of a sudden, it felt like a lot of opportunities started happening at once, and I was trying hard to keep up.
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