Grind Culture is Stupid
Take a Break
Somewhere along the way, we decided that burnout is a badge of honor. Hustle harder. Sleep less. Outwork the competition.
Sounds cool—until you realize it’s just a great way to be miserable, exhausted, and ultimately worse at your job.
Here’s the truth: Grind culture is a lie. The best work doesn’t come from people running on fumes. It comes from people who know when to push and when to rest.
1. Working More Doesn’t Mean Working Better
You don’t get extra points for grinding 80-hour weeks if half of that time is spent doomscrolling and rewriting the same email.
Fatigue kills creativity.
Decision-making gets worse the longer you push.
Busy isn’t the same as productive.
If you can’t get the important work done in a normal workweek, adding more hours isn’t the solution—fixing your priorities is.
2. Rest Isn’t a Weakness, It’s a Strategy
Elite athletes don’t train 24/7—they recover so they can perform. Why should work be any different?
Stepping away from work improves problem-solving.
Time off prevents burnout and keeps you in the game longer.
A clear, rested mind makes better decisions.
The smartest people aren’t the ones who work the most. They’re the ones who know when to stop.
3. Nobody is Actually Impressed
Grinding yourself into the ground isn’t impressive—it’s inefficient. If you think staying late every night makes you look dedicated, ask yourself:
Are you really getting more done, or just stretching tasks out?
Are you making up for bad processes, distractions, or lack of focus?
If you disappeared for a week, would everything fall apart? (If so, that’s a leadership problem.)
Real pros get in, do great work, and have a life outside of it.
Final Thought: Work Hard, But Work Smart
Success doesn’t come from grinding endlessly—it comes from knowing what actually moves the needle and focusing on that.
Take a break. Sleep. Enjoy your life. The work will still be there when you get back—and you’ll do it better.
