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Why ‘Hustle Culture’ Is Toxic—And How to Balance Success & Health

Redefine Success in Human Terms

All too often, hustle means we carry work with us everywhere — even to the creek or the bedroom. (Imagine me trying to fish with a laptop in my lap.) But research paints a grim picture: the constant “always-on” mentality can erode our health and happiness. For example, the World Health Organization reports that working 55+ hours per week led to 745,000 deaths from stroke and heart disease worldwide in 2016 — tens of thousands more than if those people had worked a normal 35–40 hour week (​who.int).

Here’s a truth we often overlook: Long hours aren’t the only measure of success. Traditional markers — fancy titles, impressive salaries, endless credentials — don’t automatically translate to fulfillment. Psychologists remind us that you can meet every conventional goal and still feel empty (psychologytoday.com). Real success must include our health and happiness.

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