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Hustle culture has convinced us that rest is a reward we haven't earned yet. But what if constant grinding isn't the badge of honor we've been led to believe? What if it's actually killing our creativity and joy?

Rapper JunoFlo joins me to unravel how the 24/7 productivity mindset has shaped his 14-year music career. From being raised in a household where excellence was the only option to navigating an industry that celebrates sleepless nights, Juno shares how he's learning to balance ambition with well-being. "People become fans of you as a person," he reveals, "and that might be more important than being a fan of the music."

We dive into the concept of "glow up guilt"—that uncomfortable feeling when friends and family resist your growth and boundary-setting. As Juno wisely suggests, "Go out of your way to make you happy," which might include taking yourself on an "artist date" to refill your creative well without considering anyone else's needs.

I'll leave you with three powerful tools to reset from burnout: remember that productivity without purpose is just noise, schedule rest like it's a non-negotiable meeting, and celebrate quality over quantity in your work. Because here's the truth—you don't have to hustle every day to be worthy. You already are worthy.

Ready to reclaim your life from hustle culture? Your challenge this week is to choose one area where you can trade hustle for purpose. Be intentional about it. Do it for you, not for anyone else.

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