
Hustling Harder is a Lie
Sacred Cow Tuesdays by Courtnie Nichols
E36
Jul 7, 2026
05:10
Episode notes
he business world has convinced us that when things get hard, the answer is always the same:
Work harder. Post more. Sell more. Network more. Do more.
But what if that's exactly the wrong advice?
In this week's Sacred Cow Tuesday, Courtnie challenges one of entrepreneurship's biggest myths: that constant hustle creates success.
Sometimes all that movement isn't momentum.
Sometimes it's avoiding the harder work of thinking.
In this episode:
- Why hustle culture isn't a business strategy.
- The difference between productive action and performative busyness.
- Why stillness, reflection, and strategic pauses are leadership—not laziness.
Question of the week:
Are you moving because it's productive—or because slowing down feels more uncomfortable than staying busy?
The best business decisions rarely happen in the middle of the hustle.
They happen when you finally give yourself permission to think.