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

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A perfect marriage or relationship is an illusion; there's no universal playbook for making them work. What's effective for one couple may not apply to another. Nevertheless, I've come to understand that there's always a solution to be found. Half a decade ago, my wife and I faced such trials in our marriage that divorce seemed inevitable. Yet, through perseverance and determination, we navigated through the rough waters and emerged stronger, reunited, and more resilient

Every man should listen to this regardless of age. I deeply appreciated this conversation. We need more of this.

It's so rare to come across individuals as accomplished as Prof. G that are willing to talk about their flaws, share their failures and spread the wisdom in the hard lessons learned throughout their life and that they do it genuinely for the betterment of society. Typically their egos get in the way. I appreciate him and his message so much. I try to distill as much as I can to my benefit raising two young boys in this challenging environment.

I don't think I've listened a more candid, stone cold truth filled conversation around this subject. This episode needs to be shown in schools or something.

Scott is a champion of not just young men but of young women. Everyone has a stake in this conversation.

This guy is hitting the nail on the head with so many topics. I’m 34, navy veteran, college graduate. I really felt I was struggling so much and had every type of vice you can imagine up until my thirties. Now I cleaned myself up, I have a decent job and very little debt but it still always feels like there’s that cloud hanging over me.

Banning access to all social media for those under 25 would be the best thing in history. Also banning all p***. You do those two things and this country with thrive.

I joined the military right out of high school. Served for four years in 3rd Ranger Battalion. Got out, went to school at Colorado State University. Dropped out after half a semester and proceeded to blow all of my money on a joy ride around the US for a couple months. I remember looking down at my bank account one day and realizing I had about one more month of partying before the show ended. I recognized I basically had no money, I had some cool stories from the army and a few good friends, and due to my background in the infantry I had essentially no marketable skills, employment opportunities or dating prospects. At that moment I was faced with a choice - go back to school, which I hated the sound of, or rejoin the army and crawl back to my unit with my tail between my legs, which I hated the sound of even more. So I went back to school. I’m a year away from graduating now with a specialization in regenerative agriculture and permaculture design and I’m planning on attending a Master’s level program for landscape architecture in the fall of 2025. The journey from that moment of realization to now has been the most challenging, yet equally rewarding experience of my life. And everything these two are saying is true fellas. Once you get your shit together and have a vision for your life (that’s the big one - know where you’re going, and why) you will be tripping over high quality women. It’s sort of a sad state of affairs that simply having your shit together puts you in the top 10% of young men, but that’s where we are. There’s literally no excuses that are worth listening to. Get in shape, map out a vision for your life, and make meaningful progress towards your goals. If you want to go a step further find a way to connect with a higher power, get sober, and find a sense of purpose in service to the world. You’re only alive for 100 years at best. That means you have roughly 80 years to make the world as beautiful as possible for your children and grandchildren. The playbook for success right now is exceedingly simple, the hard part is simply making the choice to change your life and following through with that choice through your free will decisions everyday.

"The most dangerous person in the world is man that is broken and alone" - This is incredibly topical at the moment, especially down here in Australia after we had a stabbing from a male at a shopping centre targeting women. Something that needs to be looked at more.

Thank you, gentlemen. As a divorced and childless Gen X man, I see my purpose on this planet is to help the younger people navigate this adventure and survive - hopefully thrive as well. That is why I am proud to teach at a community college. I've had many careers but most of them were selfish pursuits that were soulless. I've learned exponentially more from tragedies and failures than any successes. It has given me wisdom that has no value unless I share it. The young people who show up to learn at a community college need adults like us more than ever. For many of my students, I am one of the only truly gritty men in their lives. I don't just talk about service, I live it. I sacrifice daily to serve broke, young adults to the best of my ability. I take my roll very seriously and the thoughts you both share help me find clarity and to not feel so alone. Your honest heartfelt insights gave me a good boost on this sunny spring Saturday in 2024.

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I'm a 29 year old guy who is just now finally starting to get his life together and, for what its worth, one of the biggest stumbling blocks in my life has been the push for everyone to go to college. I'm not an academic. That was never going to be my thing, and my grades reflected that. My guidance counselors let me slip through the cracks because apparently if I wasn't gonna be able to go to university and get my Bachelor's or something, I was a waste of time. I'm taking classes and trying to get into a union and pick up a trade and, honestly, I'm kind of in mourning for all those wasted years, and also worried about the fact that I'm starting so behind. I just try to stay grateful that I found a path forward now and not in 10 or 20 years, but its crazy how quick society is to throw you away as a man. None of the girls I hung around with in high school, who had grades just as bad if not worse than mine, went to their counselor and got hit with a shrug and were told, "I dunno. Try community college, I guess, and see what you can do from there."

I'm turning 50 this June. When I was 43 I left good paying job in my country and moved from Europe to China. When I was 46 I found my new career and mastered it and in return it gave me all the freedom I wanted. Financial and physical. No office, no timezone, no bosses, no clients. To all you young guys out there, keep on fighting. Life is tough but can be beautiful. And it is constant struggle. It never gets easier. You gotta keep on grinding. Work on yourself. Workout, find some passion, create a business. Push yourself. And when you think nothing is going your way light will appear and you will break through. Don't give up on yourself even if everyone has given up on you. Take chances, don't waste time and do not blame others. You have the keys to your destiny.

This is the most powerful and accurate speech on the state of the country that I have heard in years

Scott is truly a one of one. It's rare that you have a successful person who isn't afraid to admit that alongside their lust for working hard, that fortune, good luck, "blessings", timing, etc. have also played a pivotal role in helping them to attain their status. Scott is a role model that many of us should aspire to emulate and be more like. We all have to acknowledge the people who are not in our circles, not in our bubbles, and speak up for those of whom don't have a voice because we live in a society, and society breaks down when inequality persists indefinitely.

As a late-boomer, born 1963, I compare my life to what these young guys are going through and the contrast is shocking. I can hardly believe how easy it's been and how much fun I've had, and I'm just a regular guy. Nothing special.

As I was listening to this on 4/25/3024 and I gotta call from Anchorage Alaska P.D. My brother's body was found under a bridge. He was a lost soul, alcoholic, homeless, in and out of jail, baby mommas all over the place. Our dad was around did the best he knew how. He was the guy they are talking about, just no direction, no purpose. I don't know if society could have changed him but maybe.

These two should do a series. Their comments on podcast advertisers is honest and informative.

I’ve listened to hundreds of riches podcasts over the years and this one is an instant top 10. Solid start to finish.