From New York Post · · 40s
High autonomy boosts longevity
Entrepreneurs live 10% longer than employees due to job autonomy.
In brief
Entrepreneurs live 10% longer than employees due to job autonomy. Entrepreneurs have 10% lower risk of early death than employees because of greater autonomy and purpose. Originally reported by New York Post.
Work-life balance myth
Long hours and high-stress jobs harm mental health and increase early death risk.
Entrepreneur longevity boost
31 million American entrepreneurs have 10% lower risk of early death than employees.
Study author explains
Cristiano Bellavitis says entrepreneurship offers autonomy and purpose that improve health.
Key findings
Entrepreneurs report lower depression and loneliness, linked to longer lifespans.
What matters most
Opportunity-driven entrepreneurs, those who start businesses to serve market gaps, live longest.
Here's the gist
Entrepreneurs have 10% lower risk of early death than employees because of greater autonomy and purpose.
