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Published Mar 23, 2023

Labor Market Failures & Opportunities — with Byron Auguste

Join Scott Galloway and Byron Auguste as they delve into Silicon Valley's lack of connective leadership and critique the labor market's flawed overreliance on college degrees, advocating for skills-based hiring and vocational training, while Galloway also offers personal insights on health and moderation.
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  • Alcohol Reflection

    shares his reflections on alcohol consumption, acknowledging its role in his social life and stress relief. He admits to drinking not for taste but to feel better about himself and the world, often consuming four to six drinks without feeling overly intoxicated 1. However, he recognizes the potential health risks, especially as he ages, and questions whether reducing intake could improve his life.

    I drink to feel better about myself and the world. Unfortunately, it takes me four to six drinks to get a little bit drunk.

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    This introspection leads him to consider the broader impact of substances on his well-being and lifestyle.

       

    Body Awareness

    The importance of body awareness becomes evident as Scott discusses the challenges of aging and substance impact. He notes that his body no longer absorbs punishment like it used to, with alcohol now causing full-fledged hangovers 2. This realization prompts him to advocate for modulating substance intake to maintain health and happiness.

    You cannot be happy, or it's very difficult to be happy if you're physically unwell.

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    Scott emphasizes the need to evaluate one's lifestyle choices, especially as they age, to ensure they align with personal well-being.

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