Are Men Okay?
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Are Men Okay?

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The Most Dangerous Person

  • Societies with the most violence and instability often have a surplus of young, lonely, broke men.
  • These men, lacking economic or romantic prospects, feel they have nothing to lose.
  • This situation poses a significant societal issue.
  • Acknowledging men's struggles isn't meant to diminish the focus on women's issues or impede their progress.
  • Rather, it aims to address the headwinds faced by young men in today's society.

Shifting Perspective on Relationships

  • Stop viewing relationships as transactions and focusing on what you receive in return.
  • Instead, concentrate on the kind of person you want to be in each relationship role (son, partner, friend, etc.).
  • Be generous and loving, regardless of the other person's actions.
  • If a relationship isn't fulfilling, it's okay to end it.
  • This shift in perspective can lead to more meaningful connections.

Be the Person You Want to Be

  • Focus on the kind of person you want to be in a relationship, rather than on what you receive in return.
  • If a relationship isn't fulfilling, end it.
  • Galloway decided to be a generous and loving son, regardless of his father's past actions.
  • He advises to be the person you want to be and let go of past grievances.
  • Relationships with children often (and should) require more giving than receiving.