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Published Apr 12, 2021

Office Hours: IPOs, Net Promoter Scores, and Investing in Yourself

Scott Galloway delves into the dynamics of IPO participation for retail investors, the critical role of Net Promoter Scores in business success, and the balancing act between career ambitions and personal life. He also provides strategic advice on early career investments, focusing on skill acquisition and relationship building for long-term advancement.
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  • Career Investments

    emphasizes the importance of making strategic investments in your twenties to ensure long-term success. He suggests that young people should focus on building skills and working hard, as there is no true work-life balance at this stage. "The reason I have balance in my life now is because I had almost none when I was younger," Scott shares, highlighting the need for intense focus during these formative years.

    The reason I have balance in my life now is because I had almost none when I was younger.

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    Additionally, he advises being aggressive in forming relationships, as finding the right partner can significantly impact both emotional and financial health 1 2.

       

    Elite Platforms

    Leveraging elite platforms is another key strategy for career advancement, according to . He notes that access to prestigious universities or companies like Google and McKinsey can provide significant advantages. "If you have access to an elite platform, be it academic or professional, then by all means get there," Scott advises, underscoring the value of these opportunities.

    If you have access to an elite platform, be it academic or professional, then by all means get there.

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    For those without such access, he recommends focusing on becoming exceptional in a chosen field through hard work and dedication 1.

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