Archive · 10 Nov 2025

Netflix Co-Founder's 5 PM Rule Backed by Science for Work-Life Balance

Netflix Co-Founder's 5 PM Rule Backed by Science for Work-Life Balance

Imagine you have a super important job, like starting Netflix!

Marc Randolph, who helped start Netflix, had a cool trick to not get too stressed.

Every Tuesday, no matter what, he would stop working at 5 o'clock.

Then, he would go hang out with his best friend.

They would watch movies or just walk around and look at shops.

This helped him relax and remember there's more to life than just work.

Scientists say that having friends and planning fun things makes people happier and less worried.

Marc also woke up really early sometimes to go surfing before his work meetings!

It shows that even busy people can make time for things they love.

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