Why Constant Hustle Culture Isn't Helping You

On Friday I unexpectedly found myself in a position of having 2.5 hours completely to myself. I finished work and my wife had taken the kids to see Migration at the cinema.

Now this phenomenon of having that much time to myself does not occur often. After my wife had text to confirm they had arrived at the cinema I knew that this was indeed true.

Usually when I have time to myself I either work, read, or continue building my coaching business. But this particular day I was feeling tired, a little overwhelmed and just felt the need to do something different and to completely switch my mind off.

So for the first time in about 14 months I powered up my PS5 and played EA FC. My beloved football (soccer to my American friends) video game that used to give me countless hours of joy and mental relaxation.

Except I hadn't played it for 14 months.

I sucked!!

What was once a natural skillset, deemed to slightly challenge me whilst I swept past any competitor who dared face up to the task of defeating me.

The burning rage of defeat did little to relax me.

After my 2 hours was up (I decided to end it a little early so I could get over my many defeats before everyone arrived home happy and excited to a wound up Dad who would struggle to explain why losing on a computer game was such a big deal). I had the thought that I had enjoyed this time, and it was good to have that break and mentally recharge a bit.

By now you are probably wondering what this has to do with hustle culture and that I should hurry up and get to the point.

Fair enough, I will do that for you.

It annoys me immensely when I hear ‘experts’ and others complain when people spend time watching Netflix or some other form of entertainment. I also hear that whilst you are watching Netflix and eating Dorito's that others are working harder and improving their skillsets bla bla bla bla.

Everyone needs a break.

I don't feel shamed in spending 2 hours playing a video game.

In fact, it energized me to go hard again at what I am passionate about.

Providing you don't spend every possible hour watching TV, or playing video games, then you should do what's best for you.

Go play a video game or watch a crap film you would be embarrassed to tell your friends about.

Screw others who try to shame you that you need to be ‘on it’ 26 hours a day and 9 days a week for 390 days a year.

They don't know you.

Cheering you on

Dan

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