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Male Roles, Obligations and Options for Building a Fulfilling Life | Scott Galloway

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Apr 27, 2026
Scott Galloway, NYU Stern marketing professor and sharp commentator on culture and modern life, dives into positive masculinity, mentoring boys and building purpose through work, health and relationships. He also gets into dating fears, social media and phone compulsions, porn, cannabis, alcohol, and why young men need stronger advocacy and role models.
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The Raleigh Hotel Approach Changed His Life

  • Scott Galloway forced himself to approach an attractive woman at the Raleigh Hotel despite fear and no alcohol.
  • Eighteen months later they had a son whose middle name was Raleigh, his proof that sexual desire can motivate courage and commitment.

The Naval Academy Restored His Faith In Youth

  • Andrew Huberman describes visiting the Naval Academy and seeing intense structure, discipline, and purpose among young men and women.
  • Bells controlled meals, phones were restricted, sports were mandatory, and every question he got focused on becoming better humans.

Isolation Can Be Worse Than Moderate Drinking

  • Scott Galloway thinks the social risks of isolation can outweigh the physical risks of moderate drinking for many young adults.
  • His argument is relational, not biological: alcohol often acts as a social lubricant for bonding, flirting, and forming friendships and partnerships.
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