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He built his career and suddenly everything collapsed — he was PLN 2 million in the red. "After years of grinding, I realised I'm not a shark. I'm a human being."

On 2026-02-23 Forbes Polska covered: burnout, entrepreneurship, mental health.

He built his career and suddenly everything collapsed — he was PLN 2 million in the red. "After years of grinding, I realised I'm not a shark. I'm a human being."

O czym mówiliśmy

On 2026-02-23 Forbes Polska examined burnout, entrepreneurship and mental health. The case mattered to businesses because such regulations shape not only the wording of legal documents, but also the design of sales, payments, security and customer-communication processes. The discussion focused on the practical consequences of implementation and the risks arising from an overly narrow or overly formal reading of the rules. The outlet asked Tomasz Klecor for comment on the topic of the publication.

Co podkreślaliśmy

  • Founder burnout can be an operational risk for the entire organisation.

    A company dependent on a single person becomes fragile when the owner loses their health or decision-making capacity.

  • Scaling does not always improve quality of life or profitability.

    A smaller team and fewer projects may deliver similar profit, sharper focus and more space for family and recovery.

  • Changing the pace of work requires concrete rules, not just declarations.

    Limiting meeting hours, delegating decisions and shutting down unprofitable projects are part of basic hygiene in running a company.

Najczęstsze pytania

Does the topic of founder burnout matter from a business perspective?
Yes. Burnout affects strategic decisions, team management, work quality and the company's resilience to crises. If the organisation is wholly dependent on its owner, the leader's health problems can become an operational, financial and reputational risk.