The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway How to Think About Careers, Global Risk, and Teaching Money — ft. Ed Elson & Kyla Scanlon
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Jan 12, 2026 
Kyla Scanlon, an economic commentator and founder of the financial education platform Bread, shares her insights alongside Ed Elson. They discuss whether young professionals should trade big-city salaries for affordability and explore the economic implications of Greenland's rare-earth resources. The duo emphasizes the importance of financial literacy for Gen Z, advocating for adulting classes and innovative teaching methods, including apps and media, to empower the next generation in navigating personal finance.
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Prioritize Career Trajectory Early
- Optimize your early career choices to build experience and signal value in the marketplace.
- Move to a city if you want faster wage growth and stronger career trajectory, then reassess lifestyle later.
Why Housing Feels Out Of Reach
- Balmo's cost disease explains why goods got cheaper but services (like housing) became relatively more expensive.
- Automation and AI could lower service costs, but practical effects remain uncertain.
Save Everywhere; Balance Career With Life
- Save and invest regardless of location to build optionality over time.
- Balance career focus with life choices like fertility and personal priorities when deciding where to live.
