

578: Scott Galloway - Adding Surplus Value, Asking For What You Want, Ketamine Therapy, Crude Humor, Being Moved To Tears, & The Algebra of Wealth
10 snips Apr 14, 2024
Entrepreneur and author Scott Galloway talks about creating surplus value, Ketamine therapy's profound impact, asking for what you want, taking risks for significance, and being moved to tears by gratitude for his wife. He emphasizes hard work, curiosity, and empathy as talents, and shares the story of meeting his wife at a Miami pool, showcasing the power of uncomfortable risks in life.
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Early Stock Market Experience
- At 13, Scott Galloway received $200 from his mom's boyfriend to invest.
- This sparked a lifelong interest in the stock market and taught him about mentorship.
Surplus Value and Mentorship
- Scott Galloway believes in "surplus value," contributing more to society than you take.
- He emphasizes men's role in mentoring young boys, citing single-parent households and lack of male educators.
Shift in Perspective
- Scott Galloway's perspective shifted at 40; he realized his success wasn't solely from overcoming obstacles, but also privilege.
- Helping others makes him feel strong and successful.