@KeithWhalen11
One problem is that labourers can hardly afford a backyard in which to think from anymore. Before North America lost tens of thousands of factories through globalization, men hustled at jobs in their communities, could afford to raise a family, and had stake in society. Hustle culture isn’t doing much to rebuild Detroit, Gary Indiana, Youngstown Ohio, and the list goes on.
@timothy8142
There's no middle ground in this country anymore. It's either 100% or 0%. There is none of what he talks about. There is no "Well, I can work 40 hours and show up for a paycheck then go home and enjoy my life". Because that 40 hour job is just enough for rent, car, and wifi. Forget a family or anything else. Weekend golf outings? Too expensive for the average 40 hour job.
So in order to have the money, you need to sacrifice all your time, or find that job that can pay very well for 40 hours. I guess "hustle culture" is a mindset, but in another sense it really is the only way people can get ahead. So while I agree with what Dewayne says, it's not realistic. It doesn't apply in a post WWII world. 50+ years ago it worked, it doesn't work today.
Everything is a transaction today. Serving others is seen as being weak. Everyone these days is self-serving, trying to get as much out of someone else as they possibly can. Resources, attention, emotions, without giving anything back.
