The Paradox of Hustle Culture

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[@TheKevinShen]

Hey friends, thanks for watching! :) May I ask a favor? I'd love to hear what other videos/topics you'd like to see from me! I want to make videos about things that resonate with you and are not just hype, so hearing from you would be incredibly helpful. You can DM me on IG @theKevinShen if that's easier. Thank you so much 😊

[@sethjohnson]

What kind of watch are you wearing? Watches are my weakness.

[@sapphiremontrelle8091]

This video was so well made! I can tell you took your time with the editing and shooting different clips from different angles! Amazing!👍🏾

[@Larindarr]

I felt driven to hustle and succeed as an escape and a very necessary escape from a toxic abusive environment. A toxic and abusive family and violent place. I then Had medical issues for years (unfortunately having to deal with the toxic abusive neglectful "family" and environment) and you know... sickess isolates you. You fade into the background of ppl's lives its too inconvenient and ppl do not relate or don't want to really take at face value when you tell them your situation downplaying it to exaggeration. I lived like those for 8 years. FAst forward to now, I am burned out, I know perfectly well I need good people around me. But with this situation it is even worse. Capitalism does not care about pandemics and systems in place made to neglect yourself force you to. I do want meaning full connections above chasing carrots and shinny things. But how the hell to do this?? its like... being on. a vacuum black hole.

[@williamyong860]

For once, my KZbin algorithm show me something unexpectedly interesting. If the direction you have stated at the end of the video, is the generic direction you are taking this channel. I have an "idea" . 1. The exploration of different types of people (this can be a very varied topic and can be taken in many many directions) and their relationship with having a happy life. Focusing on Social interaction, the first direction i would like to see a compilation on is if there are people who have high social needs vs low social needs and their relationship with having a happy life. This will take a lot of research and it might research that doesn't even exist or you might have to amalgamate a lot of research to draw an inference as a conclusion

[@LordDiv]

This video help so much thanks

[@Dora-sc5ct]

“What do you do?” Is a question adults can’t avoid. People afraid if they don’t amazing career, they don’t exist.

[@trs_4612]

Dora Lohas maybe a better thing to comment on is why should that question bother u?

[@timjones6247]

Its a more polite way of asking what your income (and therefore social status) is. I've learned over the years people exaggerate, omit and lie to make themselves seem like they have more money than they actually do. Just believe what you see and not what people tell you.

[@honetlyreal]

They ask that so that they want to compare their status to yours.

[@ZodiacEntertainment2]

I tell them what my hobbies are. My job is just how I pay the bills.

[@karenzhang1020]

@@honetlyreal unavoidable truth.

[@catarinaassuncao157]

Sucess for me means waking up healthy, not worried, well sleeped, and knowing that I am doing my best. Staying connected with everyone is hard and it can be stressful so I rather think that I am the very best I can rather then stress about with whom I don't text so often anymore. Loved the message in your video as always. Keep on going, because you got this. ❤️

[@NenaLavonne]

Teaching My Dog well said! 😊

[@TheKevinShen]

I love that 😊🙏 Thank you

[@KrisHyman]

Netflix grade content right here dude. Great work.

[@TheKevinShen]

Hey thanks Kris! That is one of the best compliments I have ever received, and one that I will do my best to be worthy of. Thank you my friend 👊😊

[@sf-spark129]

is that a compliment or the opposite? Netflix got nothing to watch these days.

[@TheOriginalBillyYO]

I was gonna say too.. if I saw this on Netflix I'd happily binge watch this. very good quality and awesome content 😈

[@jimmyjab190]

@@sf-spark129 the documentaries and informative shows are really good though, look at the "Explained" series on Netflix for an example

[@sankhuz]

@@anon7927 ..

[@tulaybalkan6007]

My mind always goes like: ok I need to hustle 2 more years and then eventually I will get free". Already trapped

[@titusm2320]

Dang. That's exactly, and I mean exactly, the same loop I'm in.

[@tulaybalkan6007]

@@titusm2320 but maybe we gonna be rich and can start chillin hahaha

[@titusm2320]

Haha. That's what we hope to do. But can we get there before we burn out for good

[@thetop3channel432]

Aha türk ❤

[@whyisgamora4191]

Yup, one moment you set the bar at a certain hight, and when you reach it you immediately set it higher. its never enough

[@lwelz68]

I'm all about pace culture: Ive noticed in my workplace that the people who put in the most hours tend to be worse off financially; so easy to absorb lousy financial ideas when one is burnt out. I put strict boundaries on the number of hours I work, and am much wealthier for it!

[@TheKevinShen]

“Pace culture” - I love it!

[@piercemcmurry7914]

I can see why people who work so excessively could be worse off - but maybe it’s the fact that they’re financially irresponsible that causes them to work more hours and not the other way around? Just a theory.

[@richardhp77]

I think successful people are efficient more than anything. We all get 24 hours a day so spending more time to increase output has limited workability. Spending less time to get more output however is very powerful

[@theeternalgus9119]

People grind at my work and work through their lunch and then there's me who takes my time and works at a pace. It's of no wonder my manager said my productivity rate is the highest. People really need to chill.

[@FloridaMan-ie6yk]

I have a friend who works 2 jobs at the same time, works on his side hustle constantly, and is always spending massive amounts of money "treating himself" so he can relax. Meanwhile I have so much free time and so littlr stress I can plan out my moves in advance and make sure every dime i spend enhances my life

[@MattKander]

Awesome video. I think the hustle culture is slowly starting to crack as more and more people realize that hustle and health need to be balanced. More content around spreading that message, the better.

[@NenaLavonne]

Matt Kander agree!

[@TheKevinShen]

Yes! Well said, mate :)

[@bloodline39]

Welcome to 2033 bro

[@wuzumaki]

That's why they say "it's lonely at the top", because you've abandoned all your true friends and family for the money. But at least you got a mansion and now you can "rather cry in a Ferrari than cry on the bus"...

[@AskAW]

It's lonely at the top because you didn't take anyone else with you. Also, the idea of being lonely at the top stems from being in leadership positions where the leader goes first.

[@buffsamson]

If friends don't support you in your journey. Then they are not meant for you.

[@HiHi-it1vr]

It's both sad in the bottom and top for me. My family wants me to be on the top because if I can't then I am just a disappointment to them considering how they are both bread winners of their families, they've got their own success stories so they expect me to be also successful. I was doubtful at first but I didn't think that they would humiliate me in front of their associates for wanting to be just an average joe.

[@sarahs.archives]

It’s lonely at the top because everyone can’t realistically make it to the top. In order to have the rich you must have the poor in order to have the top you must have a bottom

[@ThyReturner]

It's only lonely at the top if you don't value forming relationships with people. Highly successful people depend on relationships to develop riches/wealth particularly and especially if you run a business that depends on people.

[@aganib4506]

To think about it, I really need to detoxify myself from this mentality; that we need to work hard, to the extent that we have to sacrifice our leisure and family time, to become a successful person. There should be a balance, finding some time with family and friends and keeping up with assignments on certain days. Thank you for this video, it helped me deconstruct my beliefs on success as a college student.

[@TheKevinShen]

So well said. It’s a tough balance to find. But I’m rooting for you, my friend :) 👊🏼😎

[@aganib4506]

@@TheKevinShen Thank you, Kevin. Great content! I wish you the best on making more high-quality videos!

[@finfondler998]

Hustle culture is the epitome of individualism.

[@dwivedidivyanand971]

What you think being an EINZELGÄNGER is worthy or having a nice social connections!?

[@finfondler998]

@@dwivedidivyanand971 I was referring to the hustle mindset that positions one's self to gain advantage through others (what I/you can do for me) over fostering connections that build community over competition.

[@alaalfa8839]

@@finfondler998 You gain through giving, in healthy way.

[@gustavofazion2971]

The real Hussle is the friends we made along the way

[@Baaghbaan]

And the ones we lost.

[@najberry]

I lost my friend sister of 20 years this year the last time I saw her was 5 years then I realized I was caught up with my problems my depression that I forgot to see someone for 5 years and last word and I saw her still haunts me that I should come to see her ...

[@TheTrinch]

This hustle culture is very convenient for big companies that benefit in one way or another from the fact that we devote our entire lives to work. Nice video

[@erickjuma7643]

Relationships without money are even more frustrating. Your inability to afford good life is actually depressing

[@kabirsokhi5478]

Trus that

[@abasis.baruti9819]

Real talk

[@AskAW]

Why don't you stop focusing on what you don't have...

[@Chickadee_]

Social media has redefined what a good life looks like. I understand that basic needs must be met, but designer clothes, trips to the ends of the earth every month, or a place full of all white furniture isn't required for a good life.

[@abasis.baruti9819]

Being broke has been proven to be a deeply difficult way to live. Being well-off has been proven to require massive amounts of sacrifice. You can't have it both ways unless you're born into it or luck up on it.

[@Splashstar216]

I feel like as an antisocial introvert, this doesn't apply to me 😂 the only company I need and want is my husband and pets.

[@jayjoseph-r5t]

That still is social . We can’t be antisocial . If one become antisocial they will die . People who call themself “antisocial” interact with family or social media or being .

[@AbrahamPalmer-wj5cb]

@@jayjoseph-r5t exactly

[@lancer9916]

I'm at a point of time where I am really confused as to what my priorities in life should be. This video gave me a much needed perspective, I really needed this. Thank you

[@devan7485]

ironic this came out 10 days before everyone had to lock themselves in their house

[@vaporx]

TBH for the first time in my life the idea of "not hustling" made such sense. More and more people need to see this. Btw your channel is amazing, I hope you keep growing!

[@TheKevinShen]

Thank you so much! :)

[@sbutte1127]

I'm much better off financially for working too much and constantly investing but my negative social cost was massive as a result. No one likes a deadbeat, but your relationships are worth more than money.

[@camshand]

Great breakdown dude, personally connect with this quite well. It's very easy to be focused 100% on one goal, isolating and neglecting other aspects of life. Keen to continue to become more self aware and to see more of your content to help in the process! 😁

[@TheKevinShen]

Well said, bro. It's tough! Thanks for being here! :)

[@jonathancardenas1256]

I can see your point . The people who are considered as true entrepreneurs , like Elon Musk , Steve Jobs , Bill Gates , Warren Buffet , Jeff Bezos, would never have self-badged themselves as these . Thanks for the video !

[@Kai_Cheng]

Great video dude! I believe people who are at their 20s really need to watch this and realize how important this is. Having support from family and friends is one of the way to prevent mental health problems.

[@adamgoodluck9610]

*This video is just what I need now As motivation to invest*

[@garyscott3754]

When you invest you're buying a day you don't have to work

[@garyscott3754]

Assets that can make you rich, Bitcoin Stocks Real estate

[@chinwendulizzy451]

@@garyscott3754 You're right sir, it's obvious a lot of people remain poor due to ignorance

[@chinwendulizzy451]

It's better to take risk and make sacrifices than to remain poor

[@paulifeanyiezenwa5914]

It's not ignorance but due to some unprofessional expert in the market

[@elcapitan6126]

my theory is this: those promoting hustle / grind culture are asking for YOU the lowly worker to do it for THEM. for thee not for me in other words

[@Chifftie]

Thought I was watching this on Netflix. Not for free on KZbin... Freaking amazing content man!!!

[@TheKevinShen]

Haha wow this is one of the best comments ever, thank you brother. Means a lot :)

[@ruthnovita7581]

i just came back from japan thinking that i'm not working hard as they are and i should work more. i tend to have this "guilty feeling" everytime i have a leisure time and do nothing but this video giving me perspective, thank u for the reminder :) just what i need to hear!

[@normapadro420]

Hello. In my situation was very different growing up. I was born in Puerto Rico, raised in Brooklyn, New York. It was an awful up bringing. I was bullied all my life, and never made friends with anyone. I decided to recreate my life. Completed my educational goals. Graduated from High School. Graduated College. Wrote a few books. Learned how to compose music. Now I compose music for movies, and television. I had a lot of time to get my life together, and when no one wants to be friends it's up to you to create success in your own life. I never thought that being mistreated by society could benefit my life as it has.

[@DataProfessor]

Another epic video, thanks Kevin for the quality, inspirational video! 😃

[@TheKevinShen]

Thanks mate! 🙏😊

[@crimsonenigma5590]

This hit me hard man, thanks. I have been so focused on studying for my career and see other endeavors as a waste of time if it does not benefit my long term goals. I do value people and my friendships, but I realize that I have neglected them. I may think this way because my family and I have never been financially free and I want to give that to my family one day. But I also want to be able to help those around me.

[@ImSuperGoodAtDancing]

Bro… I am nearing burn out I am so grateful for everything I have and the opportunities I opened for myself especially with all the stuff I had to overcome. I still struggle with acceptance and I am definitely overworking myself because I always feel like a fraud. It’s starting to weigh on me

[@NenaLavonne]

Couldn’t agree more! Love your perspective! We need to have balance in our life. Love your channel! ♥️♥️♥️

[@TheKevinShen]

Thank you Nena! :) 🙏

[@AVL-Tree]

Each person is different I guess. I had a HUGE community of people around me before. I spent entire 3 to 4 days per week being around that community and volunteering. Not really focusing on making money or anything at all. From recently to now, I've realized that all those connections are empty. They lead to no where in life. They don't produce any results that benefit other people...other than their own self to live a "happy life." Now, I've realized that I have to work harder to earn more money. I hate money and buying things. These things don't satisfy. But the reality is, helping other people need a lot of resources. One being money. Especially the non-profit organizations that focus on the 'output' and not trying to sell people their "good deeds". EDIT: important note, whoever says "money is the root of all evil" either doesn't/can't read or just parroting what others said out of utter misrepresentation. The actual verse is *For the love of money is the root of all evil.* Funny how a few words changes the whole meaning of a phrase huh?

[@misspriss2482]

This. All of this is great when you're still young, I guess. As you get older though and you realize how broke you still are, there's only so much fun you can have when you don't have any money. Here's the thing though. You're right when you say that money doesn't satisfy. It's not supposed to. What money gives you is opportunities, choices, and the ability to bless and invest in other people. Like it or not, the world is run by money and how well you live in it often depends on what you can afford. Is hustling stressful? Yes. You know what else is stressful? Not being able to pay your bills or handle emergencies. The key is to strike a balance. Work hard, but make sure that you make time for friends and family.

[@gervmay8116]

Why would you hate money? What’s the reason? Money is so good

[@laodemuhammadm2781]

This maybe late but I agree with you. I have been lost my friends and lost connection with my family. I don't know, but when I around people who not same goals with me, I feel like this just wasting time. This is very guilty, but in my situation. I had to leave everything that doesn't matter to achieve my goals.

[@wuzumaki]

I can understand that many people hate money At the same time, I believe that money is a great tool if used correctly. They say that "money is the root of all evil", but in reality it is the person in possession of the money that decides wether money is evil or not. Money can be spent to finance terrorist attacks, but money can also be spent to save people from dying from hunger. Money is neutral. Money doesn't change people, it only reveals who they truly are.

[@AVL-Tree]

@@wuzumaki Just an important note: whoever says "money is the root of all evil" either doesn't/can't read or just parroting what others said out of utter misrepresentation. This is not directed at you personally, mind you. It's to whoever "They" are in your reply. The actual verse is *For the love of money is the root of all evil.* Funny how a few words changes the whole meaning of a phrase huh?

[@hamzaahmed3066]

The key to life is just simplicity. We work so hard to get a career and spouse and big house and that's fine but don't kill yourself for it. Enjoy the process enjoy the little things and yes make the most out of relationships

[@TheKevinShen]

Well said, my friend! We all need a reminder now and then :)

[@ralfrudiger7276]

That traditonal dream/lifestyle is basically gone

[@minhazrahman8364]

Work smarter

[@Ibanezguy2007]

This royally pisses me off. People NEED to know what you're doing with your time. As If you simply MUST be doing something. Maybe I'm doing nothing - that's ok. Its my damn choice

[@pn7134]

Fun fact: you are not very likely to be more productive (if we are talking about complex cognitive work) by working longer hours. Humans have a limited capacity for deep focus. It does not matter if you work until 5 or 11 pm - if you used up your deep focus time, you used it up. Source: Deep work - Cal Newport

[@okehokehokeh]

I used to be this person-too productive, in a way that I refused to go out of my room for lunch or dinner and be with my family. In the end, I had a misunderstanding with my parents, especially my dad, which later on I realized was something that can be avoidable. Good thing I was let go of that job. Now, I am more free to manage my time despite having a fixed 6am - 3pm job. I am no longer on this hustle pace. I wanted to find a part time job, but a body that fails me is telling me not to. I don't live a high earning life, but so far I have managed to be debt free and survive alone. I live a frugal life to balance work and leisure.

[@Battleganz]

The thing for me is that in order to be popular as a black man, you have to do the stupidest things you could ever imagine. I stopped hanging out with friends and family because they all expected me to act stupid, but I don't want to be going in and out of the justice system or living on the streets. No thank you.

[@VomVomar]

This video NEEDS to be shared with EVERYONE! It is such a REAL motivational video! Design your life having your values as foundaments, your relationships as walls and your career only as roof of the house that is your life

[@audychan96]

Some people caught in the hustle culture deep down couldn't even convince themselves to love it and are absolutely miserable because of it, yet misery loves company so this idea of "hustle = productivity = ultimate self worth" is thus perpetuated

[@das.gegenmittel]

Absurd meta ironic: doing an critical social connecting video of hustle culture while trying to hustle while distancing him from exactly that and instrumentalizing people as viewers.

[@hankriseshill1898]

Hustle culture is gay. Just work a job, be smart with your finances, have a hobby or three and start a family. That’s all you need. You don’t need to be a superstar to be happy

[@BananaSoupProjects]

If you have social life what to sacrifice you should think about it before you sacrifice it, but if you don't have it anyways from the start why not spend your time husseling rather then watching movies or playing video games? And if you live in eastern europe for example, spending time with friends is basically getting drunk and why would that be better then hustle culture?

[@carmanterblanche]

I think you just summed up Bojack Horseman perfectly.

[@mariettamay]

but unfortunately, if everyone around you is like this, you have to be too bc otherwise you'll fall behind (school)

[@bennoreuter4393]

5:01 What was the subtext? Hey let's smile and pretend to be happy but only in this angles otherwise it does not look good on camera. Disgusting. If you were the only person left on the world, I would go out of my way to not be friends with you.

[@ashwini6987]

I think if you fail to live up to your dreams and ambitions and you are sad broken and resentful then , no relationship can save you from that.....relationship comes later when you are satisfied with yourself.

[@laodemuhammadm2781]

I agree. Most of chilling friends and family doesn't give significance to our goals. When we trying achieve something we must change out habit fundamentally, and if doesnt fit with family or friend value we must leave or they would leave.

[@TaroLoaf]

Yer a wizard harry

[@WhatWouldKarlaSay]

LOL the dating profile wink LMAOOOO omg i died

[@TheKevinShen]

😂

[@Soy_boy-by8ez]

I don't really have any relationships, so I guess it works for me

[@nothinleader]

Eye opening video. I've always felt there was something off with hustle culture but couldn't quite put my finger on what...you articulated it perfectly!

[@AbrahamPalmer-wj5cb]

Same

[@anuragtumane5227]

Hustle culture is really toxic, and it is glad that people are talking about it recently.

[@asadb1990]

hustle culture for an employee on salary is pretty much exploitation.

[@OpacityZero]

Unless they agree to it, or you know…just quit and find something else lol

[@asadb1990]

@@OpacityZero no one agrees to work more. its fear of job loss that forces it. and the typical cop out of a bought in slave employee, "if you don't like it quit." lets never discuss any issues or stuff.

[@OpacityZero]

I think you’re using a very broad brush when you say things like no one agrees to work more. I quit a job that felt meaningless and went to make more money, work at a slower pace, and work on something more meaningful a couple times. Also, who’s saying let’s not discuss it? Aren’t we doing that now?

[@OpacityZero]

What’s toxic, is not seeing that everyone has different goals and some people just don’t care about their “social needs” more than other things. My plan was to hustle when I was younger so I would have a good work ethic and be good at what I do when I start to have kids. It worked out very well, because now I’ve slowed my pace and get to spend time with family and friends while being excellent at what I do.

[@owensofcode]

Unless your family is rich but if not man you have to work hard.

[@lievenbeckert3133]

So ur telling me I can stay alone or work my ass off and become successful alone ? Nice :D

[@galehunter2519]

Y’know my dad’s all in this hustle culture, but it doesn’t affect his relationships too much, because my mom is in hustle culture too.

[@Luweezy]

2:43..Damn that hit me hard too. It's really been like that for me. I've been 'hustling' a lot. Lack of sleep, sleepless nights, 'sacrificing' my family time, stuff like that. Truthfully I don't feel as happy, this road feels very hard and lonely. But, at the same time, I don't know. I'm in the process of not letting my 'hustle' get in the way.

[@KevinFremon]

Woah dude... so powerful and something I really needed to hear. Thank you, Kevin. 🙏🏼

[@TheKevinShen]

Kevin! Thank you man 👊😊

[@ricardvs7329]

It's interesting how it's more likely for people to notice someone exercising too hard and telling them to take a break to not hurt themselves, yet it seems the same principle is not that often applied to your mental burnout

[@VictorSanchez-cd6ow]

I rarely comment on YT videos but man, this was beautiful. Thank you for making this, deeply connected with me.

[@ganeshshetty625]

This guy looks like the future offspring of Matt D'Avella and his partner! LOL!

[@realsemig]

But what if you don't have anything else to do but hustling? Studying, working and building is the only things I can think of that at the end of the day make me feel like I didn't waste my time.

[@elenaKS230]

Even if you don’t have any personal relationships (which I doubt) it’s important to create bonds with others, even strangers. If you struggle with considering relationships as an important/productive part of life may I perhaps suggest therapy? It really helps to have someone aid you in building healthier habits. Or if not, try to incorporate being social within the “hustle” mindset. So find a study group, some workout buddies, etc to branch out with people while also doing things you value.

[@AllVid]

why you see the social life and that hustle Culture as binary things may be we can balance both the things, thats the best we on ly need to change our perspective abut hustle culture it dosent mean you have to dicunnect all your social life its just that more of the time of starting of your carier you have to give time to yourselves to self devlop rather than parting in every other ocations, in one line "Set properties" all other things are bullshit. (ignore typos).

[@alexd4566]

This video is more relevant now than it has ever been

[@btr8390]

Great video Kevin, I've subscribed. As you've asked: I'd be interested to see how you negotiate the modern shamans of self-help, the new concept of 'toxic positivity' and its ramifications, and how to deal with difficult family members while pursuing the goal of including them in your life.

[@milkyway6021]

how tf am i only finding this a year later :cries: I'm only 18 and all I spent my time on was studying after studying and finding new ways to "improve" myself and push away people who do not come in handy to my goals. why do i see college as if it's everything there is to life?

[@NelsonRodriguezOnlin]

Take it easy snowflake. You have your whole life ahead of you.

[@noeyyy4897]

I'm 18 and I'm chillaxed asf not stressed

[@Blackout.1644]

I’m almost 21 and I only attended one term of trade school (spring 2020) until Covid hit. Now I work in construction but you and I are still young, don’t sweat it boss. I’m putting together a business plan that I want to start

[@same69410]

Beautiful video man, really touches on the core of what humans are, and what they need. Currently I am in college and last semester was the most stressful and damaging on me, both physically and mentally, because I pushed myself to study more at the cost of distancing myself from family. Now I realize that this is not a viable and sustainable plan for the future and would much rather, and am much happier being around family more at the cost of grades which ultimately don't mean shit in the long run.

[@trashmathguy]

"Work more for happiness, but turn happiness into work" THERE'S NO HAPPINESS.

[@kuyavalcrist1736]

Gary Vaynerchuk: You have friends? No. Remove them. Don't go out and eat with them. It's a waste of time. You like talking to them? Bro, it's a waste of time. They are not important. What's important is the hustle. Are you a millionaire yet? Then hustle. LOL! Flawed

[@salutmoi720]

I like how society is always trying to shape human beeings into the perfect form with no edges nor flaws like yo what if people actually want ton hustle? What if different people actually go trough different life experiences ? Who has acutal control over everything in life? People are spreading the idea that your decisions are only drived by yourself, ignoring the rest, putting an other huge load on the shoulders of those who are already struggling. Now a day people don't get to be shy, skinny, fat, or even hustle, without exposing themselves to remarks from people who doesn't have a clue who they are talking to. How to not fall into anxiety & depression when the world around is trying to crush down what makes yourself who you are ? How many people end up taking their own life in this madness? No matter what you do there is always something you are doing wrong. So why bother ? I tell you what, I think now a day people are actlally trying to fill the void society created in themself by trying to make their way of life the life of other folks, so they can validate the idea that it's """""""the prefectly balanced life"""""""""""". And thus the idea of someone living on a dirrerent path is unconceivable. Good job lying to yourself, right now there are probably hustler enjoying their best life to the fullest. I've seen guatemala kids in person having a bast chasing chicken around, and the amount of joy in the eyes of those people taught me that hapiness realy is a point of view...

[@clout8270]

It’s lonely at the top, nothing new here

[@SuccessMindset2180]

Pros and cons of hustle culture The Pros Of Hustle Culture: 1. Increased productivity 2. Motivation 3. Professional success The Cons Of Hustle Culture: 1. Burnout 2. Lack of work-life balance 3. Stress and anxiety

[@clementhoang7888]

This randomly showed up in my KZbin Recommendations and said the words I didn't know I needed to hear. Kudos to you for stressing the importance of relationships.

[@kushagrragkalra1645]

amazing production quality mate . SERIOUSLY UNDERRATED .

[@VF1Skullangel]

I know some many people who work endless hours and they're not driving a Ferrari or living a free life. Most are living this false sense of success thinking they're getting a head but they aren't.

[@MixSonaProductions]

lot of these billionaire hustlers, are fake I don't have social life outside work, I trade, I invest, I improve myself. If its gonna be lonely at the top, it's lonely at the bottom too. It is never my choice to exclude me out of social circles. I am very open and I answer all questions asked, it's they who don't want to. They find someone cooler, and they always have friends they prioritize over you. Wake up, you don't need them. They are never there for you, they don't care about you.

[@vzredgaming]

Google ads: i think I should give him "TIME IS MONEY" ad, this is a that kind of video, obviously

[@samipso]

The Environment I grew up in identified American Hustle culture as toxic. People were doing it to make ends meet. But how did it ever become a “cool” thing? You trade in everything we consider “nice” like health, fun, meaning, etc for work (and then complain about having to pay taxes on your hustle).

[@Will_4560]

only 25K subs??

[@3MZFE]

Nah. I need that lambo!

[@willemsleveille314]

You can't really control family and friends though.. So, there's no guarantee that you will find success at work, but also with family and friends for everyone is still their own person and human nature is human nature... So, having a healthy selfishness is important or else you may feel resentful after 20 years of being service to others, with no guarantees.. Seen it happen a few times.. Balance is KEY

[@thevegue177]

Hey bro, I'm the same person you described. I'm really not into having deep relationships with people. Not with my family. You opened my i's

[@TheEdge92]

Com on! 70%, or what, of todays entrepreneurs are FAAAR AWAY of being entrepreneurs. Having a successful social media account and running a marketing/consulting company doesn't make you an entrepreneur. I'm so sick of those pretentious wannabe's.

[@ソトヤママリアテレサ]

Put some romantic lyrics from a song like Depeche Mode's song Somebody. it's what i did on POF. -j from my wife's phone with permission from my wife to view KZbin from her phone. Never forget the effect of Pheromones. When AIs master artificial pheromones, the AIs have already won it's in perfume with Mink Pheromones.

[@mk0759]

I can't stand most self-titled 'Entrepreneurs'. I like to ask them "What do you make?" when their voice goes quiet and they say something to the effect of "Oh. Well I... and market it from my website". I can say "Oh, so you're an online salesman".

[@JPLAviation]

Different* most people chase success and can achieve some level of it but true happiness is found in passion, most people don’t have passion, they want success without the “sacrifice” and I say sacrifice because to the truly set apart, it’s not sacrifice it’s fun

[@patrickg2649]

Gary Vee does not want this message to be heard... his whole career is based on hustle culture lol... Haven't "made it" yet... work harder Haven't "Found success"... What are you doing between 7pm and 2 am after your 8 or more hour shift Toxic hustle culture. BTW this is mainly a Western Culture and one of the downsides of capitalism. I spent some time in Thailand and although the world wants you to believe they are miserable because they live in scarcity, let me tell you I saw more happiness in those people than I have ever seen in the western world where we live in ABUNDANCE. They were grateful to be alive and have a family with them. Generally speaking if Culture tells you to do it, do the opposite and you'll be much happier

[@quantumgirl4423]

Don't underestimate the damage stress does to your health. I always put everything before my health, I had the best grades, I was an honor student, and now I am paying the consequences. I don't know if I have to take medication for life, or go directly to surgery. Always take care of your health and your connections with people, it is important to be financially well, but (at least for me) as long as money is not a source of stress, it is enough.

[@Zarocaz]

Just have diversified smart investments. Make a goal of having a stable full time job that you don't particularly dread and just keep stacking the dollars away. Make your money make itself and you'll never have to "hustle" unless it's something that really works for you and your life. Yes hard work is a major factor, but hard work can be exhausting for some people and sometimes it can be taxing on more aspects of life than you'd expect including family life. Everything has a sacrifice, somewhere. It's what you do with the leftover pieces that you keep building with to make up for it. Good luck out there

[@EstelleLIna1]

the part where it talked about overinsting in our careers and underinvest in our family,,,, to quote you, "oof, this one hit me hard" ahahaha but this was a very nice reminder and beautiful video, you just got a new subscriber :))

[@youspace5960]

Who come here after watching nate o brian video

[@chickyandchuguchannel1616]

You just basically used dr robert waldinger’s ted talk. This is a feedback

[@StrongBodyandMind33]

Problem is people identify themselves with their careers. When asked “what do you do”, I answer, because life is a game and it’s all pretend

[@eltoya9216]

Unrelated but I love this guy’s vibe. Subscribed 👍🏽💫💫

[@Oh_its_Mike]

Ok so if i'm a loser and my friends are losers but i'm the only one trying really hard to not be a loser...how do I factor socializing into this equation? Because to me it seems like it's objectively a net negative to spend time with people that do nothing for me. Which I know is toxic to say but it's true right? And you could say, "oh just find new friends" Ok yeah true, but I'm a loser so how would I make new friends who aren't losers? This is why I just keep to myself man, it's all too hard. And I don't know how to get out.

[@David-op8go]

For men, success isn't just nice to have. It's life or die! As a woman, you're worth just because you're existing or even better when youre good looking. As a man, you need to be successful and have money, support the family to have respect and not be societies garbage. Its just this

[@dera_ng]

Finally! Someone with common sense!..... (*although I don't believe the "love you" at the end of the video)

[@chickyandchuguchannel1616]

You basically saw waldingers ted talk and copied it, good video but the content has no originality, btw this is a feedback

[@jermaine2712]

All my friends that I used to hang out with have moved on to other cities and countries to college, while I was and still am stuck in my home town due to me being from an extremely impoverished household. The friends that I do have here are, quite frankly, losers. They browse 4Chan all day, they do nothing, complain, moan, whine about things but refuse to change anything and browse incel forums (even though they're average and maybe even above average in looks). Which is why, the way I see it, I have nothing to lose from hustling all the time. There is nothing for me to enjoy in my downtime. Friends aren't here. I've seen everything there is to see in my home town. There is nothing I'm missing out on... so either way, I win.

[@BrandonWilsonFilmsCo]

Love your setup, that background is fire!

[@TheKevinShen]

Thanks Brandon!! Haha blurring out the background is an easy way to make anything look amazing 😄 haha jk

[@WassupBruddah]

You work and live in SF ? The epitome of anxiety, stress and depression. It must be difficult to break out of these superfluous ego driven pursuits for people like you over there. The folks living in the country are the real winners in my opinion. Maybe you should consider moving to more chill part of the country ;)