Downside of Toxic Hustle Culture & Toxic Positivity

Arnica Clearfield
5 min readMay 22, 2024
Photo by Ian Taylor on Unsplash

Hello, everyone! I’m Arnica, and I’m thrilled you’re here. As the world around us blossoms into a vibrant spring, I’m immersed in the beauty of North Carolina. The trees are lush, insects and pollens are everywhere, chirping birds bring melodies to my days, and two playful cats add some chaos to my home. Spring, or autumn for those in our hemisphere, is a time for renewal and reflection.

While I adore the lively atmosphere of my city, today I want to address something far less pleasant: toxic hustle culture and toxic positivity, particularly within the realm of multi-level marketing (MLMs). These concepts may seem empowering initially but often lead to burnout and disillusionment. Let’s dive in.

UNDERSTANDING TOXIC HUSTLE CULTURE IN MLMS

Toxic hustle culture glorifies relentless, often unsustainable levels of work, positioning hard work as the sole path to success. This mindset can be especially damaging within MLMs, where the pressure to recruit and sell is unrelenting.

THE MONAT SELLER'S PERSPECTIVE

A top seller from Monat, a well-known MLM, recently shared her thoughts on hustle culture and the anti-hustle movement. She expressed frustration over the suggestion that people don’t need to work hard to…

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