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Long hours, little sleep, and loads of caffeine \u2014 these are the key ingredients to success in many people\u2019s eyes. We tell ourselves that the more we work, the more we can get done, and the more successful we become. This belief system is perhaps best summed up by the term \u201chustle culture,\u201d which has come to permeate nearly every aspect of our society, from the way we work to the way we approach hobbies. Hustle culture rewards hard work and constant busyness as critical to career growth and overall self-worth, but it\u2019s worth interrogating whether this approach produces the outcomes it claims to.<\/p>\n

The past several years have been characterized by ongoing reports of burnout and a widespread cultural pushback to what many see as an overemphasis on productivity. Americans now work fewer hours than they did pre-pandemic, and many say they value work-life balance differently. Trends like \u201cquiet quitting\u201d and \u201clazy girl jobs\u201d represent this shift \u2014 away from maximizing one\u2019s productivity in favor of prioritizing better boundaries.<\/p>\n

For Ryan Crownholm, author of the book, The Hustle Trap: A How-To Guide for Doing Less and Making More with Your Business<\/em>, this change has been a long time coming: \u201cMany are realizing that relentless hustle isn’t the only path to success\u2026. long-term success requires a holistic approach, encompassing not just work, but also personal well-being.\u201d<\/p>\n

Less Hustling, More Doing<\/h2>\n

Crownholm notes that hustle culture still has its place in a world that is reorienting toward better work-life balance and overall wellness. Hard work can still pay off, he says, but we need to be working toward a clear goal. \u201cRelentless hustling without direction\u2026can lead to burnout and stifle creativity,\u201d Crownholm explains. \u201cScaling a business requires strategic thinking, delegation, and sometimes, taking a step back to reassess and gain clarity.\u201d<\/p>\n

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True productivity, Crownholm emphasizes, is about working with purpose and intention, and does not mean working non-stop. As an entrepreneur who bootstrapped his first companies, Crownholm had to learn this lesson the hard way. His perspective on smarter work developed after he was in a major accident, and was forced to plan around his convalescence. \u201cIt became evident that while being hands-on is valuable, creating a business that can thrive even in one’s absence is the true hallmark of sustainable success,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Learning to plan for rest isn\u2019t just critical to career success, however; it\u2019s vital to our well-being and how we relate to others. Manoj Dias, Co-founder of Open and VP of Mindfulness, explains that \u201cwithout rest, we can\u2019t function optimally\u2026you tend to operate reactively since [you\u2019re] often running on cortisol and adrenaline.\u201d<\/p>\n

When considering how best to achieve this balance between work and rest, a new model may be helpful. Dr. Breanna Gentil, Ph.D. suggests considering work-life balance as a ratio, because it may more accurately emphasize the limits on our energy and time that we need to respect. \u201cWork-life balance feels like a constant act of giving and taking,\u201d she explains. \u201cWork: rest ratio implies there’s a finite amount, a pie if you will, of working and resting that a person can do in a day, week, lifetime.\u201d Only through being realistic with ourselves about what we have to give, can we be in harmony with our body\u2019s true needs, and create real sustainability.<\/p>\n

Tuning Out The Noise<\/h2>\n

In addition to the internal struggle to find balance, there is often external pressure to appear productive. Crownholm notes that social media plays a part here, and worries that some younger people may be especially susceptible to internalizing this messaging.<\/p>\n

Dr. Gentile explains that there are natural human impulses that allow this sort of peer pressure to thrive. \u201cAs humans, we are always doing things for others’ approval and reaction,\u201d she said. \u201cI don’t think acting busy\u2026is any different.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dias has seen similar trends. \u201cThe glorification of busyness can be seen as synonymous with self-worth,\u201d he said. Still, he sees positive trends despite these challenges. \u201cThe younger generation has been raised with more awareness around positive mental health and burnout, so it’s unsurprising that they are most resistant to hustle culture.\u201d<\/p>\n

Even so, Dias emphasizes the importance of care in readjusting our attitude toward work: \u201cLife tends to be a dance between pushing and pulling. There are times when we need to hustle and be productive and times when we need to prioritize slowing down and resting, especially so we can go again when the time comes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hustle-Free Tips For Long-Term Success<\/h2>\n

Avoiding overwork while maintaining career success is a challenge for even the most experienced professionals. Crownholm notes a few key strategies that have worked for him across his entrepreneurial career: \u201cStart by reassessing your mindset. Understand that your time is invaluable and should be optimized. Next, audit your business processes and identify areas that can be automated or delegated. Embrace technology and tools that can streamline operations. Prioritize tasks and focus on high-impact activities. And most importantly, schedule regular breaks and downtime. Remember, it’s not about working harder; it’s about working smarter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Gentile suggests managers and those with visibility in the workplace should model healthy boundaries: \u201cI encourage by being an example. We don’t work on weekends. We end meetings on time, even early. Our timelines are realistic, not idealistic.\u201d Demonstrating workplace values doesn\u2019t just help overall productivity, she notes. It\u2019s also a matter of safety and responsibility. \u201cWe work with youth\u2014we literally cannot hustle or we are sending the same unsafe message they see and hear in the digital world everywhere they turn.\u201d<\/p>\n

Combating the persuasive attitude of hustle culture is an ongoing process across industries in the working world \u2014 and can be a hard case to make in some sectors. But, Dias believes \u201cthe business case ROI is simple.\u201d He said workplaces that divest from productivity culture will experience \u201cimproved productivity and quality through reduced errors and costs; enhanced employee well-being; greater creativity and innovation [and] positive workplace culture.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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