EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 12 MIN
Battling Mental Health In A Hustle Culture
from The Life Jacket · host The Life Jacket
Aj and Bless talk about hustle culture.The hustle culture concept has been glamorized by entrepreneurs who are seen as “successful” because they put in long hours without taking time off for themselves or their families. These individuals are often held up as role models for aspiring business owners who may not realize how damaging it can be to prioritize work over everything else in life. There’s a strong correlation between social media and mental health and social media has only made the problem even worse. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook have made it easy for influencers and celebrities to share images of themselves working late into the night, glorifying and perpetuating a dangerous mindset among younger generations who look up to them for inspiration.
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Aj and Bless talk about hustle culture.The hustle culture concept has been glamorized by entrepreneurs who are seen as “successful” because they put in long hours without taking time off for themselves or their families. These individuals are often held up as role models for aspiring business owners who may not realize how damaging it can be to prioritize work over everything else in life. There’s a strong correlation between social media and mental health and social media has only made the problem even worse. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook have made it easy for influencers and celebrities to share images of themselves working late into the night, glorifying and perpetuating a dangerous mindset among younger generations who look up to them for inspiration.
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