The Hidden Danger of Hustle Culture: Slow Down Before You Burn Out

19 Jul 2023 · 1 min

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In this brief YouTube monologue, a seasoned B2B tech salesperson with 15 years of experience shares a personal story of burnout after an intense period of hustling that led to a mental breakdown between November and February. While acknowledging the value of hustle, the speaker warns that excessive hustle can make one sick and cause burnout. He urges fellow salespeople, buyers, owners, and the broader LinkedIn community to recognize the importance of rest, to listen to their bodies, and to reframe their mindset. The message emphasizes balancing professional drive with personal life and family, positioning rest as essential for sustainable success.

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Hey y'all, as you can probably guess, I'm pro hustle as someone who's been in B2B tech sales for 15 years. But here's the thing, and I've been seeing it a lot on LinkedIn lately, there is such a thing as too much hustling. You make yourself sick, you burn yourself out. I personally have experienced this. I full-on had a mental breakdown between November and February, really needed to like slow down, Stop, listen to my body, and reframe my mind. So to all my salespeople out there and all my buyers, my owners, to everybody out there on LinkedIn, I just want to remind you that sometimes it's okay to rest. Rest is important to be able to get back to hustling, and hustle culture is a problem. You have a life, you have a family. Remember to prioritize them too. Bye for now.