The Happy Stack Podcast

Hustle Is a Lie: Why Grinding Isn’t the Path to Greatness


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In this empowering solo episode, Terri-Ann Richards debunks the glorified hustle narrative and shares why sacrificing wellbeing in the name of success is a losing game.

Backed by science and lived experience, she breaks down the common traps high achievers fall into—and offers practical ways to redefine success, prioritize rest, and build a life that’s both impactful and enjoyable.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re chasing goals but losing yourself in the process, this one’s for you.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Hustle culture glamorizes burnout, but happiness fuels true performance.
  • Three major mindset traps to avoid:
    • Tying your worth to your work
    • Believing you’ll be “happy when…”
    • Ignoring rest until it’s too late
    • Productivity sharply declines after 55 hours/week—rest is not optional.
    • Redefine what success looks and feels like for you, not based on others’ standards.
    • Build in non-negotiable recharge time and daily joy rituals to sustain performance.
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      Links and Resources:

      Follow Terri-Ann Richards: https://terriannrichards.com/

      The Happy Stack Newsletter: https://happystack.substack.com/

      Success Takes Courage Book by Terri-Ann Richards

       

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