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Separate. Work laptops and personal laptops. A better work/life balance is a benefit. It helps you focus when there's less distractions on your laptops, it also looks more professional.
Success takes time. Nothing great comes easy. Most successful entrepreneurs are over 40 year old, contrary to the media bs. You have to fight for the things you want in life.
Yes, it's normal. But you don't have to live your life depressed. Your life is in your own hands.
People are a lot less individualistic than you might think. If you want to change opinions, change the messenger.