Suniel Shetty Shares His Thoughts on Narayana Murthy’s 70-Hour Workweek Suggestion
Infosys founder Narayana Murthy caused a stir on social media when he suggested that India’s youngsters should work for 70 hours per week to increase the country’s overall work productivity. This sparked a national debate, with some business leaders supporting his proposal while others criticized it as inhumane. Actor and businessman Suniel Shetty has now shared his perspective on the issue.
In a LinkedIn post, Shetty urged people to carefully listen to what Murthy had to say and analyze it for themselves. He emphasized that it’s not about the number of hours worked, but rather about stepping out of one’s comfort zone. Shetty mentioned examples of successful individuals like Abdul Kalam, Ratan Tata, Amitabh Bachchan, and Virat Kohli, who achieved greatness by pushing their boundaries and not worrying about work-life balance early in their careers.
Shetty supported Murthy’s 70-hour workweek suggestion, believing that young adults should spend their early years expanding their horizons. He stressed the importance of honing skills, dealing with pressure, learning from different functions, and making the most of opportunities in collaborative environments. While acknowledging the need for time with family, health, hobbies, and friends, Shetty emphasized that the world is rapidly evolving due to technology and AI. He encouraged future leaders to strive for excellence, work hard, develop their skills, seek mentors, build networks, and invest in soft skills.
It is essential to note that this is Shetty’s personal opinion on the matter, and the response to Murthy’s suggestion remains a topic of ongoing discussion.
