Why We Need Rest to Win

Unmasking the deception of hustle culture and embracing more sustainable living

“We have to move beyond the simplistic equation of success equals more. We need to find a way to redefine what success means in the 21st century, a success that takes into account all aspects of our lives, our well-being, our physical and mental health, our relationships, our capacity for wonder and awe.”

— Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post

Photo by Ella de Kross on Unsplash

We live in a world that marches to the relentless drumbeat of “hustle.” From the crack of dawn to the late-night glow of our screens, the message is clear: push harder or get left behind. Especially now, in a competitive, globalized job market, with the rising specter of AI presenting both new opportunities and causes for concern, the pressure to constantly refine our skills and outshine our competition feels ever-present.

LinkedIn profiles become living documents, extra hours the norm, all in the desperate chase for that elusive next level, a better promotion or…