I think "hustler" is exactly what it is and isn't hyperbole at all. Come on - who amongst us haven't played Rick Ross - "Hustlin'" after closing a deal. I'm guilty and so are many fellow foundas - er, founders... ;-)
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/rickross/hustlin.html
I think it's a minor but telling difference of perspective of what we, respectively, do in business.
In this timeless piece, Ross discusses his fortunes in the trans-Atlantic pharmaceutical trade, at one point managing over 100 employees and reaping the fruits of his labor - all the while trying to maintain proprietary knowledge and head-off new entrants.
[Is there really much of a difference other than him being unlicensed to do this?]