Genuine question — what is work-life balance like in YC? Is it possible to maintain a decent work schedule or are you essentially sacrificing that to be in YC (or start the company in general)?
In my opinion, you should do everything you can to maximize your valuable time during the YC batch, so it'd make sense to work harder then. But even a startup is not everything in your life. If you have a family and kids, those need time also.