I grew up believing in the hustle lifestyle. As in, while you sleep I work and I never lets myself be sick, and I’m always pushing harder. It led to some success, but they came at a cost. I don’t want my kids to grow up thinking it’s healthy to be this way, but I keep hearing these words come from their coaches. I know it’s motivational, but damn life is too short for that shit.

@Gambit_1 hustle isn't necessarily bad provided that you actually want to do so or truly enjoy it.

While I fully support education and schools, unfortunately the reality is that they serve 2 purposes now: teach only STEM or gladiatorial skills and to indoctrinate the children into wage slaves and consumers.

@Clintudy I tend to agree, but I always wonder if I love it because I was raised to love it. For much of my life there was definitely a like guilt when I took a break. If I didn’t have kids I might have never stopped.

And I agree about schools (also huge supporter of our teachers and schools). It’s just sad that society tells our kids that those are the only options.

@Gambit_1 for me, I have to force myself to take a day off from everything once a quarter to prevent burnout. The rest of the time, it's 2 FT jobs and grad school, plus the normal house stuff.
I have been working nearly continuously for over 30 years, and don't plan on stopping until I can no longer work.

@Clintudy yeah I can’t imagine not doing it. Practicing law is definitely a job with no breaks, but I think I’ve learned to find a middle ground. When I’m in trial is 20 hour days until it’s over, but the rest of the time I focus on making my family as important as my meetings.

And yeah, I’ll work until they put me out to pasture too. 🤷🏻‍♂️ It’s just the way I am.