The Single Biggest Point of Failure In A Man's Life | Scott Galloway X Rich Roll Podcast

Rich Roll

Apr 15, 2024

Episode description

Rich sits down with Scott Galloway, NYU professor, best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and podcaster, to talk about the multifaceted challenges facing young men, advocating embracing humility, emotional intelligence, education, support, and more. To read more about Scott and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll826

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FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS, DAN DRAKE & MORGAN MCRAE
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TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:01 Challenges Faced By Young Men
00:04:06 Lack Of Empathy For Young Men
00:05:43 Factors Affecting Young Men
00:09:51 Impact Of Technology On Young Men
00:11:51 Winner-Take-Most Economy
00:13:35 Mission And Personal Experience
00:14:56 Impact Of Education And Support
00:16:19 The Importance Of Male Role Models
00:17:11 Challenges Faced By Young Men
00:18:49 The Decline Of Mentorship And Community Programs
00:20:50 Economic Challenges For Young People
00:22:48 The Impact Of Government Policies On Wealth Transfer
00:25:47 The Effect Of Economic Opportunities On Young People
00:28:42 Sponsor Break
00:30:06 Reforming Higher Education Institutions
00:33:11 Elite University Hiring
00:34:15 Professional Track Jobs
00:35:50 Masculinity And Fitness
00:39:06 Influence And Service
00:41:01 Defining Masculinity
00:44:36 Surplus Value And Purpose
00:46:43 Meaningful Work
00:48:30 Vulnerability And Emotions
00:50:19 Fear And Living In The Moment
00:52:26 Life-Changing Experiences
00:55:45 Overcoming Addiction And Rebuilding Life
00:58:09 Surrender And Seeking Help
00:59:40 Faith And Spirituality
01:03:53 Changing Relationship With Alcohol
01:04:35 Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Movement
01:05:56 The Algebra Of Wealth
01:06:24 Career Advice And Economic Security
01:10:57 Investment And Time
01:12:41 Developing A Savings Muscle
01:16:04 Midlife Career And Financial Advice
01:19:09 The Struggle Of Economic Security
01:20:02 The Myth Of Balance And Unrealistic Expectations
01:21:51 The Benefits Of Working Hard And Testing Limits
01:24:44 Exploring New Opportunities And Self-Crafting
01:26:55 The Importance Of Seeking Help And Mentorship
01:30:52 The Loneliness Epidemic And Its Potential Threats
01:35:05 Detachment From Technology
01:36:25 Positive Change In Individuals
01:36:51 Challenges In Influencing Young Men
01:37:39 Tactical Lessons For Young Men
01:40:15 Parental Influence And Role Modeling
01:44:00 Podcasting Landscape
01:48:59 Podcasting And Media Landscape
01:49:53 Acknowledging Impact And Mentorship
01:50:37 Reflection On Blessings And Success

* * * * *

NEW TO RICH?
Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles:
http://bit.ly/otillonyt
http://bit.ly/vegansglam

I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE:
2630 Conejo Spectrum St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

#richroll #richrollpodcast

Episode description

Rich sits down with Scott Galloway, NYU professor, best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and podcaster, to talk about the multifaceted challenges facing young men, advocating embracing humility, emotional intelligence, education, support, and more. To read more about Scott and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll826

✌🏼🌱 - Rich

This Episode Brought To You By...

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Use code RICHROLL for $150 OFF 👉 https://bit.ly/theplunge2024

LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes
Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify
Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods

Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com
Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail

CONNECT WITH RICH
✩ Website - http://richroll.com​
✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/
✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/
✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll
✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans
✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich
✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/
✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​
✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/
✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/
✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll

FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS, DAN DRAKE & MORGAN MCRAE
https://www.blakecurtis.net/
https://www.dandrake333.com/

TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:01 Challenges Faced By Young Men
00:04:06 Lack Of Empathy For Young Men
00:05:43 Factors Affecting Young Men
00:09:51 Impact Of Technology On Young Men
00:11:51 Winner-Take-Most Economy
00:13:35 Mission And Personal Experience
00:14:56 Impact Of Education And Support
00:16:19 The Importance Of Male Role Models
00:17:11 Challenges Faced By Young Men
00:18:49 The Decline Of Mentorship And Community Programs
00:20:50 Economic Challenges For Young People
00:22:48 The Impact Of Government Policies On Wealth Transfer
00:25:47 The Effect Of Economic Opportunities On Young People
00:28:42 Sponsor Break
00:30:06 Reforming Higher Education Institutions
00:33:11 Elite University Hiring
00:34:15 Professional Track Jobs
00:35:50 Masculinity And Fitness
00:39:06 Influence And Service
00:41:01 Defining Masculinity
00:44:36 Surplus Value And Purpose
00:46:43 Meaningful Work
00:48:30 Vulnerability And Emotions
00:50:19 Fear And Living In The Moment
00:52:26 Life-Changing Experiences
00:55:45 Overcoming Addiction And Rebuilding Life
00:58:09 Surrender And Seeking Help
00:59:40 Faith And Spirituality
01:03:53 Changing Relationship With Alcohol
01:04:35 Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Movement
01:05:56 The Algebra Of Wealth
01:06:24 Career Advice And Economic Security
01:10:57 Investment And Time
01:12:41 Developing A Savings Muscle
01:16:04 Midlife Career And Financial Advice
01:19:09 The Struggle Of Economic Security
01:20:02 The Myth Of Balance And Unrealistic Expectations
01:21:51 The Benefits Of Working Hard And Testing Limits
01:24:44 Exploring New Opportunities And Self-Crafting
01:26:55 The Importance Of Seeking Help And Mentorship
01:30:52 The Loneliness Epidemic And Its Potential Threats
01:35:05 Detachment From Technology
01:36:25 Positive Change In Individuals
01:36:51 Challenges In Influencing Young Men
01:37:39 Tactical Lessons For Young Men
01:40:15 Parental Influence And Role Modeling
01:44:00 Podcasting Landscape
01:48:59 Podcasting And Media Landscape
01:49:53 Acknowledging Impact And Mentorship
01:50:37 Reflection On Blessings And Success

* * * * *

NEW TO RICH?
Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles:
http://bit.ly/otillonyt
http://bit.ly/vegansglam

I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE:
2630 Conejo Spectrum St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

#richroll #richrollpodcast

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Embody primal fitness standards for survival readiness

Any man under 30 should be able to walk into any room and know that if things got real, they could either kill and eat everybody or outrun them.

Recognize dating app dynamics to improve validation strategies

On dating apps like Tinder, 46 out of 50 women will show all their attention and interest to just four men, leaving the bottom 90% of men with little validation.

Discover talent in high-employment fields to ignite passion

Instead of following your passion into a low-employment field, find something you have a talent for in an industry with a 90% employment rate, as becoming great at it will make you passionate.

Address AI girlfriends as a potential national security threat

The biggest long-term threat to homeland security could be AI-powered girlfriends that build relationships with lonely men in critical infrastructure roles and then radicalize them.

Reallocate screen time to build strength, earn money, and socialize

A tactical plan for struggling young men is to reallocate screen time towards three things: getting physically strong, making some money, and getting out into the company of strangers.

Utilize ketamine therapy to reduce alcohol cravings

After a single ketamine therapy session, the speaker found the taste and smell of alcohol very unappealing for the first time in 30 years, suggesting a potential effect on addiction pathways.

Understand elite universities' luxury strategy to enhance value

Elite universities operate like luxury brands such as LVMH, manufacturing scarcity by rejecting the vast majority of applicants to increase the value of their 'product' (the degree).

Create surplus value to redefine manhood

A key frame for what it means to be a man is when you flip from taking resources from society to adding more value than you consume.

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