Is hustle culture taking years off your life? The nomad secret | Ep 219

Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts

Jeff and Marisa dive deep into hustle culture, the infamous “996” work schedule, and why overwork isn’t just toxic, it’s literally taking years off our lives.

From Silicon Valley badge-of-honor busyness to nomads redefining success, this episode is a reality check on what really matters: health, freedom, and time.

🔑 Episode Highlights:

⏰ The 996 Schedule — What working 9am–9pm, 6 days a week does to your life.

🚗 Stage, Car, Laptop, Repeat — Why glorifying nonstop grind is a dangerous illusion.

🐴 “From the Horse’s Mouth” — A live job listing requiring 70+ hour weeks (and why that’s insane).

🧳 Nomad Life as a Wake-Up Call — How travel revealed there’s another way to live.

🏆 Titles vs. Time — Why chasing job titles is an identity trap.

🧠 Overwork = Smoking? — The shocking stats showing how workaholism slashes your lifespan.

❤️ Redefining Success — Building a life you love without burning out.

🏖️ A New Badge of Honor — Why “I’m well-rested and fulfilled” should replace “I’m busy.”

Perfect for anyone questioning hustle culture, corporate conditioning, or craving a healthier definition of success.

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