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Rethinking Hustle Culture: When Success Costs Too Much as a Dad

Hustle culture told us success meant grinding 14-hour days, climbing the corporate ladder, and chasing financial freedom—but at what cost? In today’s episode, we take a hard look at how hustle culture shaped us as dads, how our definition of success has evolved, and the sacrifices we aren’t willing to make anymore.

We grew up watching our fathers provide—leaving at 8 AM, coming home at 6 PM, showing love through stability. We admired their suits, their offices, their sense of importance. But what we didn’t see were the lost moments with family, the relationships strained by the relentless…

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