Article: Mark Reinisch’s ‘The Wellness Ethic’ Offers a Fresh Take on Life Beyond Hustle Culture

New York Trend NYC

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As corporate demands intensify and stress, exhaustion, and disconnection soar among workers, former corporate executive and life coach Mark Reinisch offers a timely antidote with his new book, The Wellness Ethic: How to Thrive in an Unpredictable World (Where Stupid Things Can Happen). Reinisch challenges the long-held glorification of relentless work ethic, advocating instead for a “wellness ethic” that prioritizes joy, balance, and mental health over burnout and busywork.

“There’s nothing wrong with working hard, provided it translates to your well-being; that’s the key,” Reinisch said in a recent interview. “If at the end of the day, your approach to life is making you happy and healthy, then you’re doing a lot of things right. But if you’re falling short—which a lot of people in today’s world are—that translates to poor health; it translates to erosion of your happiness and fulfillment.”

Unlike many self-help books, Reinisch’s guide is highly relatable, infused with humor, personal stories, and a practical approach to wellness that avoids the preachiness of traditional advice. He is neither a Harvard-educated psychologist nor a multimillionaire; rather, he draws from his own experiences to simplify complex topics like mind, body, spirit, and relationships, making them actionable for readers at all stages of life.