The hustle of Hustle Culture
Finding the words for opinions in response to people who think the only way to succeed is through hustle.
Let’s start with a definition, coming from Wordnik1; my favorite online dictionary—don’t worry, I won’t share all 37 possible definitions:
To push or force one's way.
To act aggressively, especially in business dealings.
To obtain something by deceitful or illicit means; practice theft or swindling.
To shake together in confusion; to push, jostle, or crowd rudely; to handle roughly.
To con or deceive; especially financially.
To play deliberately badly at a game or sport in an attempt to encourage players to challenge.
To move or act energetically and rapidly.
A state of busy activity.
That’s a lot.
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