The Underlying Toxicity of The “Struggle”, “Hustle”, and “Grind” Mentality
How the words you’re putting out could actually be hindering your success
(Updated January 23, 2020 for freshness and additional tools)
You may have a shirt or mug with a version of one of these phrases…
“Rise and Grind”
“The Hustle is Real”
“The Struggle is Necessary”
It’s become the mantra for entrepreneurs and new business owners.
“I’ve gotta struggle, hustle, and grind to make it.”
Really???
When did that become desirable or cool to push yourself to exhaustion, sickness and despair?
That’s the mindset you want to wake up to everyday?
That’s your inspiration for leaving your cozy guaranteed paycheck with benefits and days off?
“Sleep is for the weak. I’ll sleep when I’m dead.”
Good luck with that. Sleep deprivation is the killer of your healthy, clarity and creativity. You know, those necessary elements needed to start and run a business.
“Entrepreneurship is risky. I’ve gotta throw everything I have at it.”
Yes, with anything there are risks, but before you go investing in online master classes at $10,000+, programs, software and virtual assistants, get yourself a plan. Sit down, write down your questions, assumptions and guarantees and think about what you want to accomplish. Then think about your risk thresholds — not just financially, but physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually.
Calculate your risks — is it really worth it?
What are you willing to sacrifice financially, energetically, logistically?
What’s reasonable?
How much time do you currently have to spare and what can youaccomplish with that time?
Can you stay in your current position while you build your dream?
Get Real With Yourself.
What’s Your Urgency Really About?
Anytime I hear people talk about their business with any of those three words (struggle, hustle, grind), it’s a red flag.
This can be about proving to others that you’re a success, challenging the naysayers, or providing for your family. The common theme — these are all externally charged, which makes you more prone to burn out and a short fuse of patience.
“Well I didn’t mean those words like that...”
Words are powerful and also provide clues to inner dialogues. I suggest you explore your own internal conversation about what being an entrepreneur is really about. It’s not glamorous, but no where is it written that you can’t enjoy yourself, have a balanced life or have fun. If you want to chase those millions and billions, go for it, but first ask yourself why. Why is that figure or target so important? How will it change things in your life? What small steps can you take today towards living your most fulfilling life?
“Do you not like money or something?”
Oh I love money! I love saving it, investing it and earning it. I know it flows and comes in when I’m in my most powerful state. When I stop worrying what everyone thinks or where the next check is going to come from, I take the necessary steps to attract in awesome opportunities.
The next time you think about your finances — do you want to grind, hustle or struggle? Choose your words carefully. They have more power than you think.
Motivational Conversion Suggestions
The Struggle is necessary. — Things may challenging and I have a system around me that is hear to support me when I need it.
I have to Hustle to get things done. — I work when I’m motivated and inspired. If it’s important to me, I will do it.
I have to Perseverance .— I trust myself. I trust my gut. I trust my experience. I trust my intuition.
There’s no time to sleep. — I am at my best when I’m rested and recharged.
I have to beat my competition. — Opportunities and abundance are all around me. I know who I want to work with and attract in ideal customers with everything I do.
