For the past couple of years it seems like one of the biggest buzzwords in business and entrepreneurship is “Hustle”. And most of the messaging around hustle is about “go, go, go!” – harder, faster, stronger, more. But what if that’s not the whole story? What if hustle is also about slowing down, pausing, and being still? And what if it is in that stillness that the best hustlers are made?
In this episode, we discuss this concept with Kyra Maya Philips, co-author of the book The Misfit Economy — which was named by The Telegraph, Tech Republic, and The Huffington Post as one of the Top New Books to read in 2015. We also bring in lessons from the life of convict-turned-entrepreneur, Duane Jackson. Hear some wise words from writer and traveler, Pico Iyer. And receive some wisdom from author and activist, Lynne Twist.
When it is all said and done, you may be left with a new idea of how to “Do The Hustle”. (Just in time for the 40th anniversary of it reaching #1 on the Billboard 100.)
Kyra Maya Phillips is a reader and a storyteller. She is the co-author of The Misfit Economy, a book which chronicles stories of creativity from informal and dark markets around the globe. Alongside The Misfit Economy, Kyra is a co-founder of The Point People, a collective of innovators, artists, and entrepreneurs committed to driving systemic change for a more equitable society.
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