The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Elon Musk’s Pay Package, Scott’s Early Career Advice, and How Do I Find a Mentor?
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Jun 26, 2024 Dive into a discussion about Elon Musk's staggering $56 billion pay package and its implications for Tesla's future. Scott shares practical career advice for new graduates moving to big cities, emphasizing the importance of personal branding and proactive networking. The episode also touches on the quest for mentorship, offering tips on how to find and approach potential mentors. Plus, there's a humorous nod to confusing marketing jargon and a heartfelt exploration of navigating career challenges and mental health.
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Elon's Pay Package
- Elon Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package is the largest in public market history, approved by 77% of shareholders, including BlackRock and Vanguard.
- Scott Galloway criticizes the Tesla board for approving this excessive compensation, despite Musk's distractions and Tesla's declining stock.
Early Career Advice
- Maximize your value at work by arriving early, staying late, and taking on undesirable tasks to make your boss's life easier.
- Praise colleagues behind their backs, listen actively in meetings, and network by inviting people for coffee to seek advice.
Finding Mentors
- Build a "kitchen cabinet" of mentors by seeking advice from various people, not explicitly asking for mentorship but inviting them for coffee.
- Focus on one or two jobs that offer financial security, rather than juggling multiple side hustles.