It’s really easy to say “I’ve just got to keep my hustle healthy” but how do we actually do that?
We know we need to work smarter.
We know we need to lead with more intention and less reactivity.
But the real question is: how?
How do we keep our roots grounded when everything around us is in motion?
Because if we don’t, here’s what happens:
- We get swept up in the storm with no anchor.
- We start drowning in busy.
- We start reacting to everything.
- And in that state, we lose our ability to pause and prioritise.
- We see everything as urgent. Every task as equally important.
That’s why we need a framework.
Something practical. Something real.
A structure you can return to daily…
I call it the Healthy Hustle Framework.
Imagine we’re looking at the inside of a tree and there’s rings within the tree.
There’s four key rings that sit within each other, and that is what makes up this framework.
At the heart in the centre is Action with Purpose
The what. Not all tasks are created equal. This helps you focus on the work that actually moves the needle.
Then we have Optimal Energy
The how. When you manage your energy, not just your time, you show up stronger, clearer, and more proactive.
Next we have to focus on Return on Effort
The when. Be strategic about when you do what. Small shifts in timing can dramatically improve your results.
And what makes it all matter, surrounding it all is Personal Purpose
The why. When you’re connected to what really drives you, you don’t need motivation … you’ve got meaning.
If you’ve been firefighting or feel like the ground is shifting beneath you, this framework will help you lead from solid ground again.
🎧 I unpack each layer in this episode of Smart Business Growth.
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