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Listen "Breaking the Hustle Habit—How to Build Rhythms That Sustain Your Health & Impact"
Episode Synopsis
Alan and Jonathan expose the dark side of hustle culture and introduce a far better alternative: rhythms. We all know the story—“push harder, grind longer, you’ll get your big payday.” It glitters until you crash. Instead, learn why top performers thrive on repeatable, sustainable habits and how you can wage war on burnout with simple, life-giving routines.
You’ll walk away with:
A clear definition of hustle vs. sustainable push
How “humble hustle” can keep you moving without flaming out
The science behind rhythms—and why everything from tides to seasons obey them
The 4 P’s of building lasting habits: Permission, Process, Perseverance … and People
Real-world examples of how small daily actions compound into massive gains
Whether you’re launching a new initiative or just trying to make it through your week, this episode arms you with the tools to step off the treadmill of constant go-go-go and design a leadership cadence that fuels your best work—for years to come.
Key Topics Covered
The Glamour & the Grind: Why hustle culture hooks us—and when “go-go-go” becomes toxic
Humble Hustle: How to lean in intensely and know when to pull back
Rhythms Over Ruts: Why setting predictable patterns beats random sprints every time
The 4 P’s of Habit Design:
Permission—Give yourself the green light to start
Process—Map out the simple steps that make it automatic
Perseverance—Keep showing up, even when it’s not fun
People—Invite accountability partners to multiply your momentum
Leader as Model: How your personal cadence shapes team culture—whether you mean to or not
Reflect & Apply
Grab your journal (or the Right Side Up Journal ) and spend 10–15 minutes with these prompts. Then, take one concrete step this week to weave a new rhythm into your life:
Zoom Out: Where are you currently running on fumes—in work or life?
Rhythm Check: What small habit (10 min/day or 1 hr/week) would shift you off autopilot?
Barrier Busters: Which of the “P’s” (Permission, Process, Perseverance, People) is tripping you up?
Next Right Step: What one change will you make in the next 24 hours to protect that new rhythm?
Links & Resources
📘 The Sabbatical Journey Field Guide
→ https://a.co/d/haM9rSR
📝 Right Side Up Journal (Stay Forth)
→ https://a.co/d/fUaXcFh
A coach-designed, undated leadership journal—10 min/day to align your daily actions with long-term vision. Available in paperback, hardcover “Adventure Edition,” or digital.
You’ll walk away with:
A clear definition of hustle vs. sustainable push
How “humble hustle” can keep you moving without flaming out
The science behind rhythms—and why everything from tides to seasons obey them
The 4 P’s of building lasting habits: Permission, Process, Perseverance … and People
Real-world examples of how small daily actions compound into massive gains
Whether you’re launching a new initiative or just trying to make it through your week, this episode arms you with the tools to step off the treadmill of constant go-go-go and design a leadership cadence that fuels your best work—for years to come.
Key Topics Covered
The Glamour & the Grind: Why hustle culture hooks us—and when “go-go-go” becomes toxic
Humble Hustle: How to lean in intensely and know when to pull back
Rhythms Over Ruts: Why setting predictable patterns beats random sprints every time
The 4 P’s of Habit Design:
Permission—Give yourself the green light to start
Process—Map out the simple steps that make it automatic
Perseverance—Keep showing up, even when it’s not fun
People—Invite accountability partners to multiply your momentum
Leader as Model: How your personal cadence shapes team culture—whether you mean to or not
Reflect & Apply
Grab your journal (or the Right Side Up Journal ) and spend 10–15 minutes with these prompts. Then, take one concrete step this week to weave a new rhythm into your life:
Zoom Out: Where are you currently running on fumes—in work or life?
Rhythm Check: What small habit (10 min/day or 1 hr/week) would shift you off autopilot?
Barrier Busters: Which of the “P’s” (Permission, Process, Perseverance, People) is tripping you up?
Next Right Step: What one change will you make in the next 24 hours to protect that new rhythm?
Links & Resources
📘 The Sabbatical Journey Field Guide
→ https://a.co/d/haM9rSR
📝 Right Side Up Journal (Stay Forth)
→ https://a.co/d/fUaXcFh
A coach-designed, undated leadership journal—10 min/day to align your daily actions with long-term vision. Available in paperback, hardcover “Adventure Edition,” or digital.
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