Talking Mind: Why Hustling Harder Isn’t Helping. The Truth About Balance, Burnout, and Self-Care

This week, we’re breaking down hustle culture and why constant grinding might be doing more harm than good. We’ll talk about the myths of “more work = more success” and hear from some of the world’s top achievers on what self care practices they prioritize to achieve success. Tune in for practical self-care tips you can fit into your day, ideas to redefine success on your terms, and how you can break free from the cycle of burnout.

Quote of the day: "The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat."— Lily Tomlin

Want to learn more about balancing your life? Check out this episode: Living Ambitiously vs. The Mundane: Lessons From "Carol And The End of The World"

Chapters

• 0:00 Establishing the mindset of hustle culture
• 2:29 Quote of the day
• 3:58 The romanticisation of hustle culture
• 5:41 Breaking down the myth
• 10:06 What the worlds most successful people prioritize
• 22:14 What does self care REALLY mean?
• 23:43 How to fit self care into a hectic schedule
• 29:58 The importance of mental check ins
• 33:12 Self care and mental wellness is not solitary
• 34:02 Your tasks going forward
• 36:44 Send off and messages for you