1074: Scott Galloway | Solving the Algebra of Wealth
The Jordan Harbinger Show

1074: Scott Galloway | Solving the Algebra of Wealth

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Michigan Acceptance Rate

  • Jordan Harbinger and Scott Galloway discuss the declining acceptance rates of prestigious universities.
  • They note the University of Michigan's acceptance rate dropped from 55% in 1998 to 18% currently.
  • Galloway points out that Harbinger, who was waitlisted in 1998, likely wouldn't be accepted today.
  • Harbinger agrees.

Stop Donating to Put Names on Buildings

  • Stop donating to universities to put your name on buildings.
  • Instead, donate to support more students, especially those who might not appear remarkable at 18.
  • Many young people develop later in their 20s or 30s and can still achieve greatness.
  • Public education should focus on supporting a diverse range of students, not just the already high-achieving.

The Sandwich Generation

  • Jordan Harbinger describes the challenges of caring for aging parents while raising his own family.
  • He moved his parents across the street and utilizes help, acknowledging his privilege.
  • He reflects on the difficulty faced by those with fewer resources, highlighting the struggle of the sandwich generation.

The $7000 Idea

  • Give every newborn $7,000, locking it away until they turn 65.
  • This would grow to approximately $1 million by retirement age.
  • This could replace Social Security, potentially lowering the deficit and interest rates.
  • This addresses the issue of an aging population with insufficient savings.