Hacking Your Health John Hammond: Is cyber security hustle culture killing us?
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Nov 30, 2025 
Join John Hammond, a dynamic cybersecurity content creator, as he opens up about the relentless grind of the industry and its toll on mental health. He shares personal stories of burnout, juggling multiple roles, and the struggle against hustle culture. Tune in as John discusses the importance of establishing healthy routines, finding balance, and the role of inspiring figures within the field. He advocates for sustainable practices, exploring how small changes in sleep and productivity can lead to meaningful improvement.
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Passion Drives Overwork
- John Hammond feels passionate about cybersecurity but admits the role consumes large parts of his life and health suffers.
- He’s started small routines after moving to a new house to reclaim sleep and exercise consistency.
Cannonball Mentality Of Burnout
- John describes working late into the night, briefly resting, then diving back into work in a repeating cannonball pattern.
- He calls it a mentality he once joked about: "I eat burnout for breakfast."
Burnout Comes In Waves
- Burnout varies in intensity and can feel like seasonal depression or loss of purpose for days or weeks.
- John typically charges through and eventually regains momentum, but the cycle repeats.