The Paradox of Hustle Culture 

Hey friends, thanks for watching! :) May I ask a favor? I'd love to hear what other videos/topics you'd like to see from me! I want to make videos about things that resonate with you and are not just hype, so hearing from you would be incredibly helpful. You can DM me on IG @theKevinShen if that's easier. Thank you so much 😊

“What do you do?” Is a question adults can’t avoid. People afraid if they don’t amazing career, they don’t exist.

Sucess for me means waking up healthy, not worried, well sleeped, and knowing that I am doing my best. Staying connected with everyone is hard and it can be stressful so I rather think that I am the very best I can rather then stress about with whom I don't text so often anymore. Loved the message in your video as always. Keep on going, because you got this. ❤️

I'm all about pace culture: Ive noticed in my workplace that the people who put in the most hours tend to be worse off financially; so easy to absorb lousy financial ideas when one is burnt out. I put strict boundaries on the number of hours I work, and am much wealthier for it!

Netflix grade content right here dude. Great work.

My mind always goes like: ok I need to hustle 2 more years and then eventually I will get free". Already trapped

The real Hussle is the friends we made along the way

Hustle culture is the epitome of individualism.

To think about it, I really need to detoxify myself from this mentality; that we need to work hard, to the extent that we have to sacrifice our leisure and family time, to become a successful person. There should be a balance, finding some time with family and friends and keeping up with assignments on certain days. Thank you for this video, it helped me deconstruct my beliefs on success as a college student.

Awesome video. I think the hustle culture is slowly starting to crack as more and more people realize that hustle and health need to be balanced. More content around spreading that message, the better.

This hustle culture is very convenient for big companies that benefit in one way or another from the fact that we devote our entire lives to work. Nice video

That's why they say "it's lonely at the top", because you've abandoned all your true friends and family for the money. But at least you got a mansion and now you can "rather cry in a Ferrari than cry on the bus"...

I lost my friend sister of 20 years this year the last time I saw her was 5 years then I realized I was caught up with my problems my depression that I forgot to see someone for 5 years and last word and I saw her still haunts me that I should come to see her ...

I'm at a point of time where I am really confused as to what my priorities in life should be. This video gave me a much needed perspective, I really needed this. Thank you

i just came back from japan thinking that i'm not working hard as they are and i should work more. i tend to have this "guilty feeling" everytime i have a leisure time and do nothing but this video giving me perspective, thank u for the reminder :) just what i need to hear!

Hello. In my situation was very different growing up. I was born in Puerto Rico, raised in Brooklyn, New York. It was an awful up bringing. I was bullied all my life, and never made friends with anyone. I decided to recreate my life. Completed my educational goals. Graduated from High School. Graduated College. Wrote a few books. Learned how to compose music. Now I compose music for movies, and television. I had a lot of time to get my life together, and when no one wants to be friends it's up to you to create success in your own life. I never thought that being mistreated by society could benefit my life as it has.

TBH for the first time in my life the idea of "not hustling" made such sense. More and more people need to see this. Btw your channel is amazing, I hope you keep growing!

Great video dude! I believe people who are at their 20s really need to watch this and realize how important this is. Having support from family and friends is one of the way to prevent mental health problems.

I used to be this person-too productive, in a way that I refused to go out of my room for lunch or dinner and be with my family. In the end, I had a misunderstanding with my parents, especially my dad, which later on I realized was something that can be avoidable. Good thing I was let go of that job. Now, I am more free to manage my time despite having a fixed 6am - 3pm job. I am no longer on this hustle pace. I wanted to find a part time job, but a body that fails me is telling me not to. I don't live a high earning life, but so far I have managed to be debt free and survive alone. I live a frugal life to balance work and leisure.

This hit me hard man, thanks. I have been so focused on studying for my career and see other endeavors as a waste of time if it does not benefit my long term goals. I do value people and my friendships, but I realize that I have neglected them. I may think this way because my family and I have never been financially free and I want to give that to my family one day. But I also want to be able to help those around me.

Some people caught in the hustle culture deep down couldn't even convince themselves to love it and are absolutely miserable because of it, yet misery loves company so this idea of "hustle = productivity = ultimate self worth" is thus perpetuated

This video NEEDS to be shared with EVERYONE! It is such a REAL motivational video! Design your life having your values as foundaments, your relationships as walls and your career only as roof of the house that is your life

I'm much better off financially for working too much and constantly investing but my negative social cost was massive as a result. No one likes a deadbeat, but your relationships are worth more than money.

Thought I was watching this on Netflix. Not for free on RU-vid... Freaking amazing content man!!!

I remember back in 1st year law school, i took EVERYTHING for granted, including my grandfather who was sickly and who could only relate to me (because I belong to a family of professionals and my grandfather was a frustrated lawyer and me and him were the only two who were in the legal profession). One morning he just died and I didn't even spend time with him or my family, they had to guilt trip me into coming to the funeral against my intent on studying for my recitations and exams and I didn't allow myself to rest. Days since he passed, saw him in my dreams, told me to take care of grandma and ever since I made a vow to myself to always give time to others, especially the elderly, and to not take for granted life in general. People kill themselves in caffeine and lack of sleep and brag it on socmed like they are better than everyone else, living lives in comparison to what others outside of postgrad courses are, but I made sure to still bond with my family, laugh and visit friends, do my passions (which are not as great as they used to as stress took its toll on me and burn out as well). People see this law degree or profession as their life, to me, it's just a job now, a stepping stone for opportunity. I stopped letting this law degree define me after my grandfather died and rather let my relationships and peace of mind define me instead. At the end of the day, in my time of death or weakness, it's company i need that's gonna be here and not just some finance or security, before i go away forever. thanks for this vid boss, quality content!

*This video is just what I need now As motivation to invest*

2:43..Damn that hit me hard too. It's really been like that for me. I've been 'hustling' a lot. Lack of sleep, sleepless nights, 'sacrificing' my family time, stuff like that. Truthfully I don't feel as happy, this road feels very hard and lonely. But, at the same time, I don't know. I'm in the process of not letting my 'hustle' get in the way.

Bro… I am nearing burn out I am so grateful for everything I have and the opportunities I opened for myself especially with all the stuff I had to overcome. I still struggle with acceptance and I am definitely overworking myself because I always feel like a fraud. It’s starting to weigh on me

Couldn’t agree more! Love your perspective! We need to have balance in our life. Love your channel! ♥️♥️♥️

What I've learnt from these productive videos of productive youtubers has really boosted my mental health. I have quit social media and I find that working towards my goal makes me feel much happier than mindlessly browsing social media. However, I'm not saying that being with family and friends isn't fulfilling. It has its place as does work. But to say that family and friends alone can make you feel happy then you are dead wrong. Everyone tends to judge you. You're put on a pedestal each time you are in a family gathering. As someone wise has said, "Every coin has two sides."

I remember in my 20s traveling the world and hustling in business. It was one day when I scaled Mt.Fuji in Japan and made it to the top and looked down at the world. I remember feeling nothing inside and just wished I had someone there to enjoy the view with me. Hustling is great when you are young and I think everyone should do it in they’re lives to see how capable they can be but ultimately dial it back and start investing your time into relationships and hobbies. I have one friend at work in his late 50s and he is a daily reminder of what non stop hustling can do to someone’s life. He works 7 days a week, family is destroyed and I know he regrets some of his decisions. You may want a fancy watch, car, giant house but eventually you realize you are fine with a regular watch, a car doesn’t have to be super expensive to be enjoyable, and you only need a house to be big enough.

Great breakdown dude, personally connect with this quite well. It's very easy to be focused 100% on one goal, isolating and neglecting other aspects of life. Keen to continue to become more self aware and to see more of your content to help in the process! 😁

This video is more relevant now than it has ever been

The key to life is just simplicity. We work so hard to get a career and spouse and big house and that's fine but don't kill yourself for it. Enjoy the process enjoy the little things and yes make the most out of relationships

Another epic video, thanks Kevin for the quality, inspirational video! 😃

Didn't expect to cry. Thank you for this.

Beautiful video man, really touches on the core of what humans are, and what they need. Currently I am in college and last semester was the most stressful and damaging on me, both physically and mentally, because I pushed myself to study more at the cost of distancing myself from family. Now I realize that this is not a viable and sustainable plan for the future and would much rather, and am much happier being around family more at the cost of grades which ultimately don't mean shit in the long run.

This randomly showed up in my RU-vid Recommendations and said the words I didn't know I needed to hear. Kudos to you for stressing the importance of relationships.

Eye opening video. I've always felt there was something off with hustle culture but couldn't quite put my finger on what...you articulated it perfectly!

Each person is different I guess. I had a HUGE community of people around me before. I spent entire 3 to 4 days per week being around that community and volunteering. Not really focusing on making money or anything at all. From recently to now, I've realized that all those connections are empty. They lead to no where in life. They don't produce any results that benefit other people...other than their own self to live a "happy life." Now, I've realized that I have to work harder to earn more money. I hate money and buying things. These things don't satisfy. But the reality is, helping other people need a lot of resources. One being money. Especially the non-profit organizations that focus on the 'output' and not trying to sell people their "good deeds". EDIT: important note, whoever says "money is the root of all evil" either doesn't/can't read or just parroting what others said out of utter misrepresentation. The actual verse is *For the love of money is the root of all evil.* Funny how a few words changes the whole meaning of a phrase huh?

I rarely comment on YT videos but man, this was beautiful. Thank you for making this, deeply connected with me.

The quality of your work is ridiculously high and you deserve to be seen by everyone!!

The comment about being connected being a key to long-term healthy is needed now more than ever. Considering what social distancing is doing to us combined with the onslaught of people “starting their new business venture”.

This felt very refreshing to watch. In community college, I felt very alienated to see how a lot of my new friends would keep me at arms length in order to work in overdrive and rush into their new lives. I respect their decisions but it's very frustrating to experience when all I want is some decent people to be by my side.

oh my goosh! You put a finger into a big problem of mine, which i'm struggling since a few years. I saw all those 'motivational Videos' where they say you have to work as hard as you can for your 'dreams' and don't let you stop by others. Which shaped me into an serious, sad and intollerante guy. I often was angry to others after watching these videos because 'they are holding me back'. I started to be doggedly about 'my dreams', which i was intentionally searching for. But to be honest i never was happy or satisfied about me. Either i was unsatisfied not doing little things that i have planned to do, like exercising every morning or making every homworks properly, or i was satisfied for little moments when i did everything i planned to do. But i wasn't happy with my life i always felt like in a war against everybody and myself, that if i don't go forward i will be broke and unhappy in future. And i'm 18yrs old doing cycling competitions and learning for school exams. And my goals were to make the best graduation in school and competing a specific race. I won't say that its bad to follow your dreams, rather i say it's important to follow your real dreams. But it's also very very important to be have a good connection to your environment beceause humans are social beings and no lonely fighters. Earlier, people who were selfish and not friendly, they had been thrown out of the group which meant back then they will die. Cheers

After watchin tons of RU-vid vids about wealt and success i got this video recomended. And it is such a release! Wow! Its like my inner voice was talking to me through the screen. My inner voice that felt asleep through ages and cages. Thank you Morpheus! A great hope for awakening has returned to me again...

Thanks for helping me realise this. Friends and family should always be on top

Thanks. Enjoy your friends while you have them. The older you get the busier everyone becomes and is more difficult to chisel out time to spend together.

How can a video (and channel) be this mindblowing eyeopening and sincere, and yet be so underappreciated? It boggles the mind! Thank you for making my day and possibly my life better by having enjoyed it. You have a new friend!

Wow, this is a great topic. I just found your channel. I think it's good to hustle as long as there is a limit. If there's particular financial goals to achieve (ie paying off debt, earning a down payment to purchase a home, etc.), it can motivate us to work harder, but problem is this hustle culture seems to have no end. I see that in the work culture these days that people are burned out and overworked because they only get more work when they work harder. So it's good to set boundaries despite working hard. And I also notice people compare how hard they work...it's kind of toxic. Just set your own pace and goals. I'm a hustler too, but when I hear my friend bragging about working 60 hours a week, I actually find it a bit annoying that she seems to glamorize it. Thanks for sharing!

Why doesn't he have a million followers? I absolutely loved this video, the editing, and his articulation of words.

never forget to live your fullest and enjoy your life.

I can see your point . The people who are considered as true entrepreneurs , like Elon Musk , Steve Jobs , Bill Gates , Warren Buffet , Jeff Bezos, would never have self-badged themselves as these . Thanks for the video !

amazing production quality mate . SERIOUSLY UNDERRATED .

I have personally decided to check how it is to be alone, so I have not contact to anyone out of my friends for about a year, this COVID situation + I had to do some surgery (Was Getting a lot of calls but my phone got quieter and quieter after some time) Pros: * You have tones and tones of time for self improvement. * You can rethink your friendship and rules you have set to yourself * You can think and filter friends by their behavior * You can not be betrayed or disappointed because you got no one to relay on only yourself that you can always teach and improve. Cons: * Finding yourself weak that it’s not that easy to be 100% alone. That hits self esteem and self confidence a lot. * Lacking of insider information that friends would share with you. * Fear about future plans ( that must make you stronger)

I would say Covid just cancelled all my people and isolated myself so much that I really felt that video and how unhappy I am without human connection. Thank you for the video, it has a really kind message!

Woah dude... so powerful and something I really needed to hear. Thank you, Kevin. 🙏🏼

I think you just summed up Bojack Horseman perfectly.

Everyone needs LOVE

It's interesting how it's more likely for people to notice someone exercising too hard and telling them to take a break to not hurt themselves, yet it seems the same principle is not that often applied to your mental burnout

Don't underestimate the damage stress does to your health. I always put everything before my health, I had the best grades, I was an honor student, and now I am paying the consequences. I don't know if I have to take medication for life, or go directly to surgery. Always take care of your health and your connections with people, it is important to be financially well, but (at least for me) as long as money is not a source of stress, it is enough.

"Work more for happiness, but turn happiness into work" THERE'S NO HAPPINESS.

This is all too relatable. I also must say that this, although seemingly unrelated, is why I love Berserk and relate so much to Guts.

I love the narration and your cool demeanor. Amazing channel.

Amazing video! Watching this makes me miss casual hugs/bro handshakes that used to be given without a second thought. March 3, 2020 -- when most of us had no idea the pandemic would reach the severity it did. Getting out there and visiting with people has a profound impact on my efficiency in chasing my career dreams (even though I may feel like it takes away from my productive time). Such a relevant reminder during this time of slow recovery.

Great job, Kevin. I've been researching social media scammers to get a better idea of the way they layer their game. But once that curiosity was satisfied, I noticed that hustle culture has already changed the air we breathe, and have been wondering about the very things you discuss here. Well done. Thank you.

This video answered something that i otherwise couldn’t have asked anyone else. I still don’t believe what works for you will work me as well but it’s something I genuinely wanted to hear. Thanks for the awesome video!

Can I just say that I love your personality, energy and spirit! You're so warm, friendly and welcoming. I've recently quit my job to start my business and focus on it full time. And watching this video has definitely helped me to keep in mind that as I grow in my brand I should still make time for my loved ones as well. I think a good video idea would be time management or time balancing tips for people that would like to spend more time with their loved ones but fear missing out on something they could have been working on. Or maybe someone who spends to much time with loved ones and can't seem to get to the things they need to do. Also amazing videos and topics thus far, keep it up, you have a new subscriber!

Kevin, you seem like a really cool and chill dude. I am happy I fell on this channel. Great video too bro! Much love to you and everyone reading this.

this video was so awesome to watch!

This honestly made me smile, bru; the way you come across as so authentic literally felt like I made a new friend! I love content like this as I am one of those chronic self help type people; but I recently read the Tao Te Ching and that transformed my perspective on what it meant to be successful and productive; trying to achieve a state of flow instead of the “grind” culture. Excited to see what you’re going to post next friend 🤲🏾

This video gave me some different kind of chills. Thank you

What an excellent video. It's criminal to think this guy has only 23k subscribers. You've earned one more bud. Great work, keep it up! God bless. 👍🙏

how tf am i only finding this a year later :cries: I'm only 18 and all I spent my time on was studying after studying and finding new ways to "improve" myself and push away people who do not come in handy to my goals. why do i see college as if it's everything there is to life?

Amazing man! After 2 incredible years of productivity, i started to realize this literally a couple days ago. Incredible content, new suscriber over here. Cheers man and thanks for this

Relationships without money are even more frustrating. Your inability to afford good life is actually depressing

This should be what my next book is about.

Interesting part about the "lone wolf"... Wolves are extremely social animals which suffer from loneliness and don't live long when they become alone. Kevin, thank you for the video. It is great.

Thank you for sharing!

After being bombarded with hustle videos in instagram this is the video I didn't knew I needed Thank you.

I almost had in tears watching this video. Thank you for this;)

Awesome video! I got burnt out working so 18 hours a day for 2 months on academics. Very well put video.

I mean I *do* want lots of wealth, I *do* want nice things, I *do* want fa-- well, maybe not fame. But I *really do* want all that other stuff. But I just can't shake the feeling, even though I've been told otherwise, that the *ONLY* way to achieve that is to work so hard to the point that you forsake all else, and I just cant do that. This video among others is helping me reverse that mindset.

ironic this came out 10 days before everyone had to lock themselves in their house

Freedom. Love . Adventure. The most important 3 words😊

Great video Kevin, I've subscribed. As you've asked: I'd be interested to see how you negotiate the modern shamans of self-help, the new concept of 'toxic positivity' and its ramifications, and how to deal with difficult family members while pursuing the goal of including them in your life.

Great content. People need to know this. As a startup founder, I was prone to this initially, but then things started to make sense and luckily I am now starting to see what's what.

LOL the dating profile wink LMAOOOO omg i died

Yo, thanks for making this video bro. It definetely gave me chills! I feel like you're giving me a personal advice because lately I feel lost and lack of human connection. Chasing your goals isn't going to be interesting anymore when you lack human connection. Keep up the good work, mate! Looking forward for your future videos.

I feel like as an antisocial introvert, this doesn't apply to me 😂 the only company I need and want is my husband and pets.

This video quality is incredible!

Thank you for this.

I really appreciate this man. Very impactful. Thank you my friend.

I like how society is always trying to shape human beeings into the perfect form with no edges nor flaws like yo what if people actually want ton hustle? What if different people actually go trough different life experiences ? Who has acutal control over everything in life? People are spreading the idea that your decisions are only drived by yourself, ignoring the rest, putting an other huge load on the shoulders of those who are already struggling. Now a day people don't get to be shy, skinny, fat, or even hustle, without exposing themselves to remarks from people who doesn't have a clue who they are talking to. How to not fall into anxiety & depression when the world around is trying to crush down what makes yourself who you are ? How many people end up taking their own life in this madness? No matter what you do there is always something you are doing wrong. So why bother ? I tell you what, I think now a day people are actlally trying to fill the void society created in themself by trying to make their way of life the life of other folks, so they can validate the idea that it's """""""the prefectly balanced life"""""""""""". And thus the idea of someone living on a dirrerent path is unconceivable. Good job lying to yourself, right now there are probably hustler enjoying their best life to the fullest. I've seen guatemala kids in person having a bast chasing chicken around, and the amount of joy in the eyes of those people taught me that hapiness realy is a point of view...

This is my first video of your channel !!and I’m already a fan !! 🔥 what a quality content

People like you need more subscribers bro. The editing, the flow of the video - so perfect!

super underrated channel

Thank you! Really wonderful delivery of a wonderful message.

i can't believe i have never came across your videos. it's just amazing, keep it up and thank you so much for sharing

Who told you you can spit all these facts 💯