CMV: Hustle culture is glorified way too much, and it’s actually making people less productive and more unhappy.

Everywhere I look social media, podcasts, YouTube people are preaching “wake up at 5 AM,” “no days off,” “grind in silence,” like it’s the only way to be successful. But most of the time, it feels performative and toxic. I think hustle culture pushes people to ignore rest, relationships, and actual health in favor of looking busy 24/7.

Not everyone needs to have a side hustle, a morning routine, or a 16-hour workday. Some people thrive better with balance and slower growth, and that should be respected. The constant pressure to be “doing more” has led to burnout being normalized.

I’m not against hard work or ambition I just think hustle culture often misses the point and glamorizes struggle over sustainability.