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If you’ve ever been praised instead of paid, asked to “just help out,” or watched your ideas show up later without your name on them — this episode is for you.

In this episode of Hustle Rebels, we break down how hustle culture normalizes overworking, unpaid labor, and the quiet exploitation of talent — and why so many driven, capable people keep overgiving without realizing the cost.

This isn’t an anti-work rant or a motivation talk. It’s a reality check.

We talk about:

• Why being praised instead of compensated is often cost control, not appreciation
• How hustle culture conditions people to tie their worth to productivity
• Why overworking feels “normal” — and who actually profits from it
• Real examples of unpaid labor, stolen ideas, and exploitation in professional and creative spaces

And by the end of the episode, you’ll walk away with three grounded ways to start protecting your time, ideas, and energy — without quitting your job, burning bridges, or becoming cynical.

If the grind stopped working for you, but the system keeps demanding more, you’re in the right place.

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