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Episode 16: Burnout Isn’t Hustle: The Lie Behind Grind Culture | The 7th Cents Podcast

Coach R.L. Simmons, Kalecia Simmons, Donnell Johns Sr., Michael Macklin Season 1 Episode 16

Featuring: Coach R.L. Simmons, Money Mike (The Green Order), & Yaz Franco

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In this episode of the 7th Cents Podcast, Coach R.L. Simmons, Money Mike (The Green Order), and Yaz Franco dig deep into the toxic side of hustle culture — the obsession with working 80+ hours a week, glorifying “the grind,” and wearing burnout like a badge of honor.

💭 Is working hard still the only path to wealth?
💭 Why is rest shamed in our communities?
💭 Is hustle actually a trauma response?
💭 Can you love your family while never seeing them?

This episode isn’t just a callout — it’s a call forward.

We explore how poverty mindsets, generational trauma, and survival-mode mentalities have convinced us that suffering equals success. The truth? Smart money doesn't hustle. It builds.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a working parent, or someone trying to break free from grind addiction, this conversation will challenge your programming, your pride, and your pace.

🔥 Topics Covered:

The truth about hustle culture & glorified burnout
Why hard work ≠ wealth (and what does)
How trauma fuels our obsession with work
Transitioning from grind to build
Time management vs. energy management
Rest is not laziness — it's strategy
Ego, identity, and self-worth beyond the job
Breaking inherited poverty beliefs
How to reprogram your mindset and money habits
Why your kids don’t need a martyr — they need a model

💬 Standout Quotes:

“80 hours a week and still broke? That’s not hustle. That’s trauma in a Gucci belt.” — Yaz Franco
“Grind is not forever. It’s just the first phase of building.” — Money Mike
“If Oprah works 3 hours a day, what are you doing with your 16?” — Coach R.L. Simmons

🎯 Resources:

💼 60 Day Financial Reset – The Green Order
📘 Coach RL’s Wealth Guide – 25 Tips in 7 Mins
🔁 Yaz Franco on IG & TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/itsyazfranco/

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