The War On The Young with professor Scott Galloway | A Bit of Optimism Podcast

[@5sssnakeee3]

A pair of smart men losing their ego and debating about things that actually matter in this world. Outstanding content.

[@RobbieFlores]

I'm about to watch the presidential debates.. Should be equally insightful and productive 🤣

[@peterbelanger4094]

A pair of podcasters pandering to younger generations for clicks. All of society, always pandering to the youth. I don't care about the youth. They get far too much attention. It's not good for them.

[@Taliatekito]

Wow! You guys really bounce off each other and aren’t afraid to call BS on each other’s claims. Please make Scott a repeat guest.

[@MrXranruuulel]

That was excellent. They could go for round two

[@MrXranruuulel]

@joshuamatheson6411 that's why it was so good! More please

[@Taliatekito]

@joshuamatheson6411 yeah I felt that tension but I think it’s a fine line of high energy vs aggression. They are both super passionate which makes for great viewing. Thankfully they are both respectful of one another. I wish political debates were more like this. In fact I wish one of them would be in politics but sadly the politics career path is not an attractive road for most intelligent well balanced people. The whole political system is pretty broken.

[@john-e-be]

@@Taliatekito Spot on…👏

[@andrewbatson9710]

The main thing here is they heavily disagree to the point of aggressively wanting to get what they want but they BOTH want the same end result so they really aren't in conflict. The reality is that they are both right, we need a shift on both front and as the middle class we need to not wholly trust either of them to do it right. Set the two entities to hold each other accountable, business vs gov. They shouldn't be on the same side like they are now

[@habibakinpelu1739]

This is what an intellectually respectful debate look like

[@kbelle4138]

i was thinking the same thing - they can call on each other’s BS and still sincerely smile and communicate effectively…i like this example. plus the conversation is rich too…win win.

[@habibakinpelu1739]

@@kbelle4138 exactly very rich debate

[@tonyoramos1]

Ironic bc they yell at each other! It’s rare that someone yells and then backs down so this is definitely notable

[@Loquacious_Jackson]

these guys are both gay

[@harrywilkinson4826]

I'm a fan of both of these guys, and even more so after this. I think the podcast space has shifted to being far too agreeable and to have these two giants in their respective fields, agreeing, disagreeing and debating so openly is super refreshing!

[@jlogan2228]

Im 34 and im so tired of being told "oh its easy to make money , just invest, buy real estate, start a business" etc and im like i work 40-50 hours a week all ready and can barely pay my bills how the HELL am i going to have the time or capital to do any of that unless i already had it in the bank!!!!???

[@robertmorawe6054]

I had a coworker tell me a few months ago that it's easy to hit the $200k mark and it's the $300k per year that is a little hard. This was after I told him I never thought I'd make anywhere near my current salary of $80k.

[@KarlDag]

​@@robertmorawe6054Goes to show you, you thought 80k$ wouldn't happen yet here we are. Keep pushing

[@dafunk1080]

lower your living expenses, save 100k even if it takes a few yesrs, and invest. you sound like you just spend your entire paycheck on a pricey lifestyle

[@MauricioGonzalezFilms]

2 years out of College my generation got hit with Great Recession ‘08. Took me 10 years working 2 or 3 jobs/gigs to save enough to buy a home then I lost job ‘20 COVID and even though I found employment within a year, with a fam4 🏡 all my savings wiped gone. I know I’m not the only one in my 40s having to rebuild that wealth right along side Gen-Z.

[@chrisnuk]

We're about the same age, similar back story. Be a family man, I'm not rich, but it is working for me.

[@videau234]

Millennials got it worst in terms of previous generations...except, we did not have major wars. However, economy did not work on our favour at all, baby boomers were strongly lucky. I think gen Z understood some things better in terms of money and how to make it and sooner than us which seems to be a benefit for the future...but not sure what future holds. Maybe AI will mess all up. The good thing about being millennials is that we are in between, we still understand the past and we lived the beginning of the future, technology an so on, so we also connect with new generations. I do not agree the way this podcast ends up making money the centre of life, but is a reality that we need to have enough to not have to worry, and that is something Millennials have struggled from the start.

[@oliviariv]

40's here too. After '08 I managed to rebuild again after 10 years too! However Covid finally ended me. Lost all my savings and have not been able to recover from it. Wages are lower and everything is more expensive. Decided not to have kids, as I can barely afford to survive myself.

[@DesertMav]

I'm a little younger and was just starting to go to college when the great recession happened in 08. I did mostly everything right and was on the pathway to buying my first home when I lost my job in 2017 and started my current one that has a lower income. I did quite well during COVID, but I feel the financial pain now due to seeing my pay move closer to minimum wage than going up.

[@lucaspm98]

You graduated right before the longest bull run in history of the stock market, with housing prices reset right when you were coming into buying age. You had more opportunities and better timing than almost anyone outside of potentially the post WW2 boom.

[@garethshepperson523]

What an awesome debate. A clash of ideas not personalities. How refreshing!

[@MarcioSouza1]

They joked about starting a podcast together, but I’d totally watch that.

[@whippedcream244]

I'd sign a petition for them to start one. Especially because they don't agree on a lot of stuff. The interesting part is it feels like they both want the same, they just argued on the efficiency of ways to get there

[@ryerye9019]

This is the best podcast/interview I've heard all year. Rigorous, funny, psychoanalytic, and cathartic at the same time.

[@kbanderson7102]

A+...Simon got more out of Galloway than I've seen anywhere else. Great content and chemistry.

[@John-yz1ow]

This podcast made me laugh so hard with you guys. These two points of view are speaking the exact same language and is EXACTLY the conversation that we need in every billionaires board room and presidential election but not with empty words but with the wholehearted spirit you both just brought. I love you both and you two need to get like minded folks to make these same points with a couple other voices and see where it goes. Encore!

[@skhakharia]

Really refreshing to see the respectful robust exchange between two people on a podcast!

[@SolidKnight64]

Yes. A revolution of intellect, economy, and values. Not violence and name-calling.

[@gilmayer1]

This was so refreshing, authentic, full of wisdom and common sense. This is exactly what we heed these days. Especially when we are facing a polarised discourse and the plague of hate in our society. We need both Sinek and Galloway.

[@mmsapollo]

Simon, Scott is so thoughtful. Thank you for having him! May your reach continue to expand.

[@doodlebroSH]

His thoughts on covid are certainly full of shit.

[@AbhayShirole]

Two of my favourite people I've known through the internet, together on a podcast, just perfect!

[@beth-eileenwalker8579]

Love this conversation! Scott is a great counter balance to the Noise of the world in these difficult days. Please have him back again, I so look forward to seeing him again on your channel.

[@jairusnouvel4780]

That sequence on minutes 54:36 was gold🤣🤣. I appreciate the both of you so much. Thank you for your time!

[@AnthonyTaylorJr210]

I love how they disagreed and never disrespected each other. They joked and they disagreed vehemently at points, but they didn’t disrespect each other

[@jameskinney4543]

Best conversation I’ve heard in months. Real, raw. Great points.

[@endriasyohannes6551]

One of the best unadulterated conversations between two people at their peak of their professional success!!

[@brandonbradt6725]

You guys are the candidates, make the jump to being true civil servants and run for office

[@user-xs5dp4gw8e]

pollies are a holes ... they aren't

[@user-xs5dp4gw8e]

pollies are a holes ... they aren't

[@user-xs5dp4gw8e]

pollies are @#$_& ... they aren't

[@user-xs5dp4gw8e]

pollies are ... they aren't

[@user-xs5dp4gw8e]

pollies are ... they aren't

[@mikkopaajanen3661]

I am the oldest of a triplet of brothers and I can assure you, brothers at the ages of 12 to 17 have their little conflicts and irritations, but now that we are at the ages of 20 to 25, we are friends, since we actually slowly get to know each other as our adult selves. And I believe its simply because we have compassionate parents who respect each of us the way we are.

[@Fabiano.Bittencourt]

Best thing I saw online in a while. Good thinking here. My problem that Scott doesn´t touch is, what happens to taxes once it make to politicians hands.

[@andrewridings3642]

Both men are advocating for time. Friendships, community, and relationships require time and presence. However, most jobs are hourly workers which require both time and presence to be paid, which limits people’s time to be present for community events, loving others, and friendships. Paying more is one solution that could allow for more time and presence.

[@wandaaustin4071]

This was by FAR, one rhe BEST thought provoking PODCAST I've listened to! AAHH-MAZING ❤❤❤

[@Kyrax88]

Two of my favorite speakers in the same podcast. What a treat!

[@ManuelRodriguez-yf3do]

This is the ULTIMATE match up, was waiting for this. Scott the ultimate gangster and Simon the preacher! IYKNYK-BOOM!!

[@contracthit9839]

GALLOWAY IS A COWARD WHO DON'T DEBATE

[@adventuretech848]

Simon is hitting on a deeper point. Numbers don’t make up the whole only a fraction. Values, love, friendship, and integrity make the majority. Money without those things is meaningless.

[@jaydoran1321]

This was a wild ride. Wow, I love these two together. MORE!

[@m-sportrevival8449]

When you ask “where are the people?” I think to myself, “it’s you”. You two are highly influential, intelligent, and articulate. RUN FOR OFFICE. It is your moral obligation to use your talents, knowledge, and advantages to step up for the country and young people. Please.

[@WatermelonSugar1209]

Thanks for this convo. I am so saddened by the economic reality which the people in early 20’s are facing. Even with 10 years older, I feel my economic reality graduating a decade back is better than what they are facing.

[@IanMedeiros]

Did I just listen this guy telling me that single moms with 3 children should have more votes? Absolutely nuts.

[@motley06]

Scott has some great ideas, and some absolute dog 💩 ideas

[@stephenmcinerney9457]

That's an idea that is also being proposed by JD Vance and also Project 2025. It's unworkable and (appears to be) unconstitutional but it's supposed to be a provocative nudge to suggest people in the US should have more children (as distinct to e.g. increasing the tax allowance for children). Anyway it's unworkable: what about an undocumented parent of three US-citizen children: would they be able to vote three times for their children, but not for themselves (in federal elections)? Or zero times, since it's illegal for the parent to vote in federal elections?

[@aiskelly]

This was an excellent exchange. Scott’s comment that there’s being correct and there’s being effective really nailed the issue. We need to focus more energy on identifying and implementing strategies that are effective.

[@ryanbakerproffitt1830]

To rebut Scott’s solution about political leaders and Simon’s about idealism: I watched Marrianne Williamson just campaign for president with all the morality and higher purpose described by Simon and the courage to call out special interest described by Scott… The people, the voters, laughed at her… sometimes for her optimism or spiritual views. So, the experiment was ran. Voters failed miserably. Look at the nominees. There were choices. We are, in fact, too stupid to vote our way to a better future.

[@henrychen8779]

I would argue this take does not account for the sad fact that this hypothetical candidate they are both talking about would have to be one of the two nominees from each party. While I respect her, she was never a serious option. And a large part of that was funding.

[@henrychen8779]

Furthermore, our choice is a bit illusory, but what is not illusory is a large enough grass roots movement.

[@MarkCan-gy4rx]

Amazing Podcast, One of the better discussions I have seen in years.

[@rewsky]

I enjoyed this conversation but I found it frustrating at times. I think Scott completely missed Simon's point at 58:40 (people are pushing so hard to make their number [nevermind that everyone's number is going to be different...in Scott's case it was 9 figures, in my case, 7 figures] that it's at the cost of each other). I have absolutely seen people justify atrocious behavior under the assumption that after hitting some sort of milestones, they would be done. Simon's example of justifying laying people off to hit a number is salient at the moment and it absolutely blew my mind that Scott dismissed that as "not true" when less than ten minutes ago at 53:15 he talks about how on his journey to making 9 figures, he saw people in terms of two bubbles: how much money they made, and how much money they were adding, and if what they made was larger he'd fire them. This is exactly what Simon was talking about. A dehumanizing approach to "ruthless capitalism" as Scott puts it. And that's what got him to 9 figures. It's easy to be generous when you have that much excess. It's another thing entirely when you don't and manage to grow a business, while simultaneously treating people right. It's just very clear that Scott wasn't really listening or reflecting on what was being said.

[@ChristopherCDaniels]

This was a really wonderful conversation, with necessary topical discourse. Appreciate you both.

[@jejejeo1485]

I have a ton of respect for them both and love that they are speaking about this. But they also need to realize they have the reach and resources to start driving these changes beyond bringing light to them. Start organizations based on your ideas, run or office or find someone you would want for office that you can promote and help campaign so they can make a change at a level that gets the ball rolling!

[@SockMonkeyofcourse]

100% This should be an open ongoing conversation. I love it!

[@presenthour24]

These two need to create a week to week podcast show!

[@contrary8880]

I love Scott Galloway...BOOM! He says it all. He's my favorite Monday podcast.

[@jimliles7471]

This needs to get to Vivek and Trump Amazing information.

[@HaliburtonResearch]

What a great discussion. This is humanity 101.

[@ron4sc]

The new Odd Couple. Both intellectually brilliant. I love both of these guys!

[@jerik5117]

Please start a podcast. You two have similar and conflicting views, while managing to respect each other's position enough to talk it through. It's really great to hear.

[@lance.lamberton]

Scott Galloway needing a drink is such a mood!

[@Reflections_from_the_road]

Two of my favourite leaders right now

[@my_pls7713]

Thank you! I enjoyed it so much, hope to see Prof G here again.

[@sbboy333]

I was born and raised in a town largely consisting of the 1%, my parents worked their way into the 5% category. Like Scott, I was obsessed with WW II history. The month I graduated college I enlisted in the military. Neighbors thought I had thrown my life away. It was the best thing I ever did. My sons will likely join as well as I will guide them that direction. If the wealthy don’t serve, our country will lose it’s soul.

[@nicholasyogatiger]

Tax rates in US are ridiculously low. It also amazes me how successive governments allowed all US manufacturers to send al manufacturing offshore. That was the beginning of the collapse of the US middle and working classes. Morality and true social responsibility disappeared just before the export of US jobs began.

[@BreakingBarriers2DIY]

I really appreciate the way you both interact...the common ground found...the areas where you differ and still an exciting and thought provoking conversation. I dream of both these visions and prepare to sacrifice to see it happen.

[@SideHustleLane]

This was an amazing conversation. They agree on a couple of things and disagree on a couple, but still find a way to do it respectfully.

[@xkmal]

Covid wiped my saving off. Rebuilding now only to manage have 30% of it.

[@tigreytigrey8537]

HAAA HAA **Nelson voice**

[@doesthingswithcomputers]

🫠

[@spencer5691]

Galloway for president!

[@adamg1528]

Let’s do a second episode. This is great. Love the balance. Good stuff. 🙏🏾

[@isis9210]

My Good This must be top conversation on every plathform

[@MichaelEnglish88]

LMAO: "I'd like a bigger plane, Simon." 58:50

[@jeff_mar_life]

Wow, best pod I’ve watched in a long time. Melding of these two brilliant modern minds

[@LaszloMag]

This was awesome! I wish more podcast hosts would push back a bit and engage in friendly banter with their guests. All pods are becoming the same where everybody is inviting the same guests, letting them preach for an hour with little or no added value, but this one stood out

[@judelazaro]

That was such a refreshing conversation! A true podcast. Not a talk show.

[@rapfreak7797]

I love these two!

[@meyou8799]

Scott for President. Simon for Vice President.

[@TonyCuratolo]

A lot of Scott’s points made a ton of sense to me before but leave it to Simon to set me straight. Great dialogue! 🌟

[@tareefj]

Thank you for this content. I learned a lot, especially about how two people with differing values can champion the same message. The largest dose of optimism came from the idea that we should all be better friends; it fixes our problems better than any politician or corporate leader can.

[@ForgivenReverend]

You both are wonderful. In truth, you both love each other. And I agree that you agree on more than either of you know.

[@seandeery7909]

Just realized how much more I like Simon!

[@doug.a.whittemore]

Amazing and admirable conversation. Thank you for being role models in a world deprived of them

[@tedtalksrock]

I would LOVE a podcast with Scott and Simon. ❤

[@markouellette788]

One of the Best! You two need to talk more.

[@LaraOlsonUSA]

I love the straight talk!

[@mrcycling7007]

That was good robust discussion that made way to much sense for our corrupt governments ever take on board. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@chady7009]

This talk centered around the complete death of any sort of American culture. The vast majority of social conduct, morality, and standards have completely been destroyed. What happened with the baby boomers is they grew up in a culture that had a firm grasp on what was acceptable. As a result they decided to break these social standards to live better lives. The problem is that in subsequent generations they became stuck on lower levels of thought, which results in short term self oriented people. Social regulations and its rules allow people to be able to predict what other people will do, and as a result people operate on higher levels of thought, that which is concerned with the future and other people. Its like racing where the highest performers will momentarily and with control go past the limits of the race car, which allows them to go faster. However, this requires the driver to be acutely aware of the limits of the race car. To break the rules, you first must understand and have mastered the rules. If America wants to truly thrive again, cultural development has to occur. A shared cultural identity, of which requires people to adhere to the groups standards, regulations, and morality. Anything significant western civilization has accomplish was as an attempt to live up to the image of God. I find it hard to see people returning to religion, however I believe all the cultural deficiencies' are as a result of declining religiosity. The human mind in my understanding was designed, or functions best within a religious framework. Religion lays out path for how people should live their lives, what is moral, multiple thousands of years of wisdom and teachings.

[@breakingthemasks]

Well said

[@muxi0121]

Really appreciate discussions like this where people can see things differently and still can have a productive conversation.

[@KornHuskerJason]

Absolutely agree! I hope to be better at this myself.

[@samlsmithmusic]

One of the best podcast eps I’ve ever heard. Maybe the best.

[@crystalj3617]

Love these two!!

[@deeandleaann]

I loved this interview. Simon, you are the absolute best. Scott, you made some excellent points. Great job, guys!

[@najla2]

Great insight on this country's problems from both Scott and Simon. Problem with Scott is that is happiness is fleeting. He gets happiness only while is spending the money. He is not fully content. He would be absolutely unhappy if he lost his money. Wish Scott could feel complete without his "target" money.

[@OlgaSunny-pl2sg]

There was a study that found more wealthy people become greedier they tend to be. Scott not only pays his employees well but believes in spending and improving others lives instead of hoarding. I much rather see people like Scott in our society than greedy and cheap who don’t care about others only for their own good and benefit.

[@rewsky]

@@OlgaSunny-pl2sg I mean...technically he's still hoarding relative to the average person if he's keeping his net worth flat at 9 figures while flying out his friends to Aspen to party. And he got to 9 figures by - in his own words - being a ruthless capitalist where as soon as someone cost more than the money they generated for his business, he fired them. I'll take the employer that does things with a little more compassion before they hit their 9 figure net worth.

[@rewsky]

@najla2 Hit the nail on the head.

[@OlgaSunny-pl2sg]

He also has not Increased net worth in 7 years and gave a lot away. How many people in his position take friends to Aspen at their expense? He also notes he overpays people who do a great work I am sure there are reasons for his fires.

[@rewsky]

@@OlgaSunny-pl2sg I think you would be surprised to hear how many people with 9 figures pay for close friends/family to travel. It's pretty common and not something that really surprises me given what I've seen wealthy people do. I know people with 6 figure net worths - not even millionaire status - that take their families or friends on vacation. As for his net worth remaining flat for 7 years - it doesn't need to grow to be considered "hoarding." If Elon Musk's net worth didn't grow for the remainder of his life, would we really consider his multi-billion dollar status an example of an individual that wasn't hoarding? As for the reasons behind his firings - he laid it out pretty clearly himself. He said that if a person cost more than what they brought in for long enough, he would fire them. That's the approach and mentality that got him to 9 figures - not giving a fuck about people on the journey - and it's EXTREMELY convenient that now that he has 9 figures, he's willing to be generous - just so long as his 9 figure net worth remains flat. I'll admit I'm being a little uncharitable, but I think it's because I'm looking at Scott through his own worldview. He is literally the top .1%.

[@MichaelEnglish88]

HILARIOUS INTERVIEW! Loved the back and forth all the way along. Best moment (47:50): SINEK: You said to me the last time that I saw you that we couldn't be friends because I won't go out and get drunk with you. GALLOWAY: No, it means that we couldn't have sex. I don't think I've ever had sex with anyone I didn't get fucked up with first. LMAO!

[@MissionAssets]

Yes, we are looking for that Simon!

[@RandyRyanCandy]

This was quite insightful and I really admire the stark contrast between these two idiosyncratic characteristics covering contentious topics oscillating their diametrically opposing perspectives on the content. It was refreshing to see Scott expose and air out his dirty laundry-Ego out there, ever so candidly 😂 It was definitely refreshing and as always Simon comes from a wholesome place of reason and inoculating profound methodical morals into his audience of all walks of life from the toxic indoctrination veneered in the so-called civil neo-society representing the Status Quo these days, In my humble opinion...

[@killjoy123]

Loved the conversation

[@vv-cv6ud]

In Sikhism, The concept of seva, or selfless service to humanity, is a fundamental teaching of Guru Nanak. This emphasis on helping others without any expectation of reward promotes a sense of community and compassion. In the contemporary world, where humanitarian crises and social issues abound, the spirit of seva remains relevant. In corporate world, it's called moral obligation to give back .

[@momohmart]

Thank you, Scott!

[@robertmaxa6631]

I really like this interview. Simon is actually engaging with Scott, instead of Scott just talking is Ted talk script. What Scott was talking about, at the 36 min. mark, Norway has been doing for years, and has a very nice fund, that covers all their social programs. Scott, again, was correct, when he said that companies like Amazon, Walmart, MacDonald's, etc...couls afford to pay their employees $23,- $25 /hr. , and still be profitable. They do this in Denmark.

[@trevormoomaw]

Some of two favorite talkers

[@DeltaV64]

Scott is right about money vs "LoVE yOU".

[@owendavies3150]

This is fantastic and I love the disagreeing between you two and how no one takes it personally. Its like being privy to a really good pub conversation.

[@supremepancakes4388]

I am enjoying this bromance 😂😂😂 developing right under my eyes

[@63thewho]

Great interview and excellent discourse. The cuts every few minutes are jarring and makes one think why segments of the conversation was cut. Authenticity is the only rule of podcasting, cutting and stitching segments erodes trust.

[@marcowhite4850]

This was great for Simon to be around real talent! Simon is an apologetic and leaves a lot to be desired.

[@jonathanfletcher97]

Watching this the day after the 2024 Presidential Debate is quite sobering. Why can’t men of this caliber run for office?

[@benjaminbarkowski2227]

Love. Duh. Extremely well done. Yes I have many male friends we tell each other "I love you" and that's key, and we pay each other as well as we can, which might not be as much as Scott, but it counts where it matters most.

[@belaytriks]

This man has become my heroe in a few hours.

[@holdReset]

I really appreciated this conversation. So refreshing and such great topics and insight into them. Thank you very much, please have a round 2, and 3, 4, 5~

[@jrho4457]

Scott Galloway x Simon Sinek podcast!!

[@Padronfan]

2/3 of the way in. And this is a fantastic conversation. The questions being explored are great, and the pushback on each other is great.

[@Reflections_from_the_road]

I love Scott but on this occasion he came to delivery his messages and opinions at all cost. He didn’t once listen to Simon, kept trying to jump in, saying “uh huh” and dismissing Simon.

[@DrMario90]

A big issue ever since the citizens United decision is being able to get representatives that arent beholden to rich donors and corporations. And this happens on both sides. So no matter what their running platform is when someone calls in their favor any policy that will subvert the interests of the wealthy will be dead before it gets traction.

[@Unchainedboar]

32 years old and i am quite literally hopeless, I have no hope for myself in the future, just poverty till suicide or homeless...

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