If you want to be successful in business you’re going to have to hustle.
Well, that’s what a lot of people think, and they work themselves to exhaustion because of it. But in reality, things aren’t that black and white. Which is precisely why I invited Vanessa and Nicky, the brilliant co-authors of Healthy Hustle, to join me for a conversation about their latest book.
Healthy Hustle is a guidebook for people who are deep in the business world, people who are established leaders with growing teams, and for anyone who feels stuck in a cycle of endless work. It’s not a get-rich quick guide, but instead an exploration into how business owners can grow their companies without sacrificing their health or their sanity.
You might be surprised that the word “hustle” is in the books title, but it’s not actually advocating to remove hustle from your life. Although it is commonly a drain on people, Vanessa and Nicky argue that hustle, when channelled correctly, can be a source of energy and momentum. “Healthy Hustle” encourages us to embrace those powerful aspects of hustle (like drive and determination) but balance them with your personal joy and wellbeing.
Next, they outlined three core ideas from the book around how people can find their healthy hustle.
- Shifting to Smart Growth: The first step is to escape business chaos and get clear on the direction you’re taking your business and what success means for you. Reflect on where you’ve been and where you’re going, then plan a path forward. But remember, long-term success requires strong consistent energy, so your planning needs to prioritise your life as much as your business goals.
- Say Goodbye to the Juggle: When you run your own business, you can feel like you need to be involved in everything because it’ll fall apart without you. You need to be everything to everyone at all times and it’s exhausting! As terrifying as it is, we need to let that go and set up structures that allow our team to operate autonomously. Not only does it free up your time but showing your team trust encourages them to perform at a higher level. Are you ready to step back and let your team shine?
- Finding Time Freedom: There’s a popular misconception that the more you work, the more productive you are but it’s just not true. Not only do we need to give ourselves time to rest but if we work beyond a certain point (typically 50 hours a week) our performance suffers greatly. So, we need to stop focusing on how much we’re working and create an environment free from rush so we can approach priorities mindfully.
At the end of our conversation, Vanessa shared that “Working smarter is no longer a luxury”. She believes it is our duty to learn, to grow, and to thrive so that we can create change for the future. Nicky expressed her hope that their book will be a part of that change and help people reclaim their lives.
So, if that sounds good to you, you can get your hands on the book through their website healthyhustle.com.au. And remember, Healthy Hustle isn’t about abandoning ambition; it’s about creating balance that allows us to work with joy and purpose!
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Connect with Nicky and Vanessa:
Website: https://businesstogether.com.au/
Book: https://businesstogether.com.au/healthy-hustle/
Nicky’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connectwithnicky/
Vanessa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessamedling/
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