Hustle Culture Bullshit Terms


  1. Sleep Is for the Weak
    • Definition: Promoting the idea that sleep is a flaw, equating exhaustion with ambition.
    • Cure: Prioritize 7-8 hours of sleep nightly to maintain cognitive function and health. Schedule rest as non-negotiable, like any critical task.
  2. You Have the Same 24 Hours as Beyoncé
    • Definition: Implying equal opportunity ignores resource disparities, shaming perceived underachievement.
    • Cure: Set realistic goals based on your resources. Focus on efficient time management rather than comparing to unattainable lifestyles.
  3. Quit Your Job and Find Your Passion
    • Definition: Urging impulsive career abandonment for passion projects without practical planning.
    • Cure: Build passion projects as side hustles while maintaining financial stability. Test profitability before quitting.
  4. Cut Off Your Friends If They’re Not Leveling Up
    • Definition: Treating friendships as business transactions, devaluing human connection for "productivity."
    • Cure: Value friends for emotional support, not ROI. Maintain relationships that foster balance and joy.
  5. Wake Up at 4 A.M., Meditate, Cold Plunge, Read 7 Books, Work 18 Hours
    • Definition: Pushing an extreme routine as the only path to success, vilifying rest.
    • Cure: Create a balanced routine with sleep, moderate work, and leisure. Work smart with focused hours, not endless grinding.
  6. Winners Don’t Quit
    • Definition: Glorifying relentless persistence, even in failing endeavors, over strategic pivoting.
    • Cure: Evaluate projects regularly; quit what isn’t working to focus on viable paths. Rest and adapt strategically.

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