The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway The Case for National Service, How to Avoid Burnout, and How Scott Galloway Became Prof G
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Dec 1, 2025 Scott Galloway argues for mandatory national service to strengthen civic bonds and combat youth malaise. He shares practical tips to avoid burnout, emphasizing forgiveness, sleep, and exercise. Reflecting on his academic journey, Scott highlights the joys of teaching and the intellectual rigor of university life, while also critiquing administration and tenure issues. His gratitude for academia shines through as he discusses the importance of giving back and the fulfillment teaching brings to his life.
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Make National Service A Priority
- Advocate mandatory national service to rebuild civic bonds among young Americans.
- Service can be diverse and reconnects people across backgrounds while reducing youth malaise.
Accept Short-Term Grind, Build Long-Term Leverage
- Forgive yourself for periods of intense work when you're ambitious; it's part of the journey.
- Build systems and compensation that retain talent so you can take vacations and sustain balance.
Practical Steps To Avoid Burnout
- Prioritize sleep and carve out daily exercise to restore energy and productivity.
- Hire and make talented people owners so your agency scales without burning you out.