In today’s Nigeria, if you’re not grinding 24/7, society says you’re lazy.
We idolize “no sleep,” celebrate burnout, and mock rest as weakness. The average youth is juggling 3 jobs, learning 2 tech skills, and trying to stay sane — all because hustle must pay.
But let’s ask the hard questions:
Why are we praising suffering?
Why is working smart seen as less noble than suffering loudly?
Why do we guilt people for simply wanting peace?
This glorified hustle isn’t always about ambition — sometimes, it’s survival disguised as motivation. We don’t need more burnt-out youths. We need balance, structure, and dignity in labor.
🧠 It’s okay to rest. You’re not a machine.
Let’s talk —
Is hustle culture helping us grow, or just grinding us into the ground?
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6 hrs agoIn today’s Nigeria, if you’re not grinding 24/7, society says you’re lazy.
We idolize “no sleep,” celebrate burnout, and mock rest as weakness. The average youth is juggling 3 jobs, learning 2 tech skills, and trying to stay sane — all because hustle must pay.
But let’s ask the hard questions:
This glorified hustle isn’t always about ambition — sometimes, it’s survival disguised as motivation. We don’t need more burnt-out youths. We need balance, structure, and dignity in labor.
🧠 It’s okay to rest. You’re not a machine.
Let’s talk —
Is hustle culture helping us grow, or just grinding us into the ground?
#KonnectAfrica #HustleCulture #WorkSmart #RestIsProductive #NigerianYouth #MentalHealthMatters
— Words by Lucky J