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Scott Galloway’s definition of success changed the moment his mother became seriously ill. As a young adult, he was forced to confront an uncomfortable truth: he was immature, unfocused, and financially unprepared. That wake-up call pushed him to take work, discipline, and economic security seriously. In this episode, Scott shares his algebra of wealth, his views on work-life balance, and the habits he believes help young professionals build stronger careers, greater stability, and better relationships.

In this episode, Hala and Scott will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(00:52) His Childhood Experiences and Lessons

(03:04) How College Shaped His Success

(08:34) The Algebra of Wealth

(12:17) The Crisis That Changed Scott's Life

(25:31) Balancing Career, Love, and Fitness

(31:05) Why Young People Are Falling Behind

(39:45) Modern Marriage and the Loneliness Crisis

(50:55) Rethinking Masculinity and Modern Dating

(1:00:15) Scott's Best Advice for Success 

Scott Galloway is an entrepreneur, a professor of marketing at the New York University Stern School of Business, a public speaker, and host of the Prof G Pod. He is the author of multiple New York Times bestselling books, including Adrift. Scott is known for his sharp insights on business, career growth, wealth, masculinity, and modern society. 

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Resources Mentioned:

Scott’s Book, Adrift: bit.ly/SG-Adrift 

Scott’s Book, The Algebra of Wealth: bit.ly/SG-TAOF 

Scott’s Newsletter, No Mercy No Malice: bit.ly/SG-NMNL 

Scott’s Podcast, Prof G Pod: bit.ly/TPGP-apple 

Scott on Twitter: x.com/profgalloway 

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