The Public Figure I Disagree With Most? Whoever Keeps Peddling Hustle Culture Like It’s Oxygen.

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What public figure do you disagree with the most?

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There’s no shortage of public figures I quietly side-eye while sipping my adaptogen-infused Lunar Glow Latte™. But the one I disagree with most? It’s not a person—it’s a persona.

You know them. The ones who wake up at 4 a.m., run six miles, meditate, cold plunge, and build a multimillion-dollar empire before you’ve even found your phone under your pillow. They’re on Instagram shouting things like “You have the same 24 hours as everyone else!” as if we’re all just one skipped latte away from launching a startup.

Honey. No.

I’m not interested in being lectured by someone whose biggest hardship is deciding between Aspen or Ibiza for their next “wellness reset.” I’m over the TED-Talk-on-a-treadmill types who act like burnout is just a branding issue. If I hear one more influencer say exhaustion is a mindset, I might spontaneously combust into glitter and sarcasm.

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What I really disagree with is this glamorized grindset that’s been shrink-wrapped into a personality. These people talk about “doing the work” while outsourcing 90% of their life. Meanwhile, the rest of us are out here emotionally duct-taping ourselves together with caffeine and affirmations.

And don’t get me started on the gaslighting. If you’re tired, it’s because you’re not manifesting correctly. If your business isn’t booming, it’s because your vibe is off. If you’re struggling, it’s your fault for not buying their $497 course on morning routines.

Let me be crystal clear: burnout is not a vibe. It’s not a cute little aesthetic. It’s your body dragging you by the ponytail and whispering, “Sit. Down.”

So no, I won’t be grinding harder. I’ll be glowing smarter. I’ll be saying no without guilt, resting without explanation, and unlearning every ridiculous belief these hustle-preaching avatars tried to sell me.

If disagreeing with the Cult of Overachievers makes me unpopular, so be it. I’ll be over here, living my best non-toxic productivity life—powered by boundaries, not burnout.

I said what I said—and I said it with sparkles. ✨

Dorey Duncan Scott Senior Litigation Paralegal

Hi! I’m Dorey Duncan Scott, a mother of three, wife and fashion entrepreneur. I started my career in fashion back in the early 90’s when I did print, still and runway modeling. I studied Fashion Merchandising, Music Business and Marketing, while also obtaining certificates in such industry-necessary areas such as make-up, styling and runway choreography. In addition, I had work as a spokesmodel for several brands, appearing in print and in person. As a former model, turned senior litigation paralegal, artist manager and on-air personality with a passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development, I bring a unique combination of style, strategic thinking, and legal expertise to my work. My years navigating the legal world have sharpened my attention to detail, while my experience and passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development drives my desire to help others feel empowered and help them in their journey toward self-empowerment. My experience in the fashion world has taught me the power of confidence. 

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