A Time for Rest and a Time for Hustle
Know how to apply your energy as a creator.
I’m not a fan of hustle culture. I lived that life for a long time, spending more than fifteen years in fintech. I was always gunning for the next move, the next promotion, the next product release.
Then the pandemic hit and suddenly, I was tired of it all. It started with stress and anxiety over Covid but then continued to build until it reached a crescendo. I realized that I was tired of the day-to-day grind of my career.
And so, I quit. Like so many other people, I joined The Great Resignation and said goodbye to hustle culture. I found a job in content marketing with an agency that embraces a balance of work and life. I have also landed in the creator economy, with some regular freelance work and focusing on my own projects.
I rarely feel overworked now. But there are times when I think hustle is warranted, especially for freelancers and creators. It should be done in a thoughtful, temporary way, with a specific goal in mind.
Hustle when you’re changing directions
When I knew I wanted to quit my job, I hustled—a lot.
I was not only looking for a new job, but I was also embarking on a complete career pivot. To break into content…
