Mamaearth's Ghazal Alagh on Hustle: Ghazal Alagh Unpacks the Myth of the 24/7 Hustle

Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh, one of India's most inspirational woman entrepreneurs, is redefining the narrative around hustle culture. At a recent leadership conclave, Alagh gave a reflective speech on her personal learnings from creating a billion-dollar brand while managing the stresses of round-the-clock work.

 

Key Highlights:

 

•⁠  ⁠Ghazal Alagh emphasized that relentless hustle is unsustainable, urging entrepreneurs to prioritize self-care and mental health.

 

•⁠  ⁠She shared her own early belief in the "work 24/7" myth, but quickly learned that burnout makes for bad decisions and sucks the creativity dry.

 

•⁠  ⁠Alagh believes firmly in drawing boundaries, delegating, and incorporating time for hobbies and family—something she credits to Mamaearth's sustained growth.

 

•⁠  ⁠She urges young business leaders to define success on their own terms, focusing more on impact and fulfillment than endless hustle. Hustle hard, but hustle smart," Alagh counseled, emphasizing the importance of grit, flexibility, and learning from failures.

 

Prospects: With hustle culture under growing scrutiny, Ghazal Alagh's balance strategy provides a model for sustainable entrepreneurship. Her takeaway: Real success is creating a business—and a life you enjoy—without compromising well-being.

 

Source: YourStory, Economic Times, Business Today