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Notes On Being a Man with Scott Galloway

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Nov 7, 2025
Scott Galloway, bestselling author and professor, discusses his book on modern masculinity, spotlighting the struggles young men face today, including alarming statistics on mental health and economic challenges. He introduces his three Ps: protect, provide, and procreate, urging men to support vulnerable communities. Galloway tackles the balance between advocating for women's rights and addressing male loneliness. With humor and honesty, he explores mentorship barriers and the need for empathy across gender lines.
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INSIGHT

Male Vulnerability And Role Models

  • Boys suffer worse long-term outcomes after sexual abuse and losing male role models.
  • Galloway highlights male emotional vulnerability and the need to insert men into boys' lives.
ANECDOTE

Mentor Who Taught Investing

  • Scott recounts mentors like brokerage Cy Saro who taught him investing from age 13 and stayed involved for decades.
  • Those male influences filled his absentee father's role and shaped his path.
ADVICE

Show Up As A Mentor

  • Men should step up as mentors: show up, ask questions, and offer presence rather than waiting for perfect credentials.
  • Galloway stresses that simple involvement prevents many bad decisions by young men.
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