What if the hustle isn’t the dream—but the distraction?
In this powerful solo episode, host Deborah Hartnett exposes the toxic myth that hustle equals success. Sharing her personal journey from high-performance consultant to purpose-led entrepreneur, Deborah unpacks how burnout, divorce, and motherhood became catalysts for redefining success on her own terms. This episode isn’t just about business—it’s about coming home to yourself.
Whether you're scaling your business or questioning the cost of your current path, this episode will help you reconnect with your peace, purpose, and power.
00:00 – Why hustle culture is a lie
01:45 – The real definition of hustle and where it went wrong
06:20 – Health consequences of chronic overwork (WHO study)
08:05 – Deborah’s origin story: corporate success, motherhood, and starting over
12:10 – The birth of the Inspired Growth System
14:30 – Ready for a shift? Book a free breakthrough session
16:00 – The hidden cost of pretending, pushing, and performing
19:40 – McKinsey data on purpose, engagement & sustainable growth
22:10 – Daily reflection question: What would success look like today if built with peace in mind?
24:50 – A new definition of success: integrity, joy, and room to breathe
26:00 –Subscribe, share, and join the Inspired Entrepreneur community
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