Get to a Platform

Career Success

The pandemic has prompted a reevaluation of career success and personal growth strategies. Scott Galloway reflects on his previous advice about achieving success, which included moving to a big city, obtaining certification, and dismissing the myth of work-life balance. He acknowledges that while the myth of balance remains unchanged, the necessity of relocating to cities and traditional certifications are being reconsidered 1. Galloway emphasizes the importance of bringing value to one's current environment, whether in academia or other fields, and leveraging platforms to expand influence 2.

I just think if you really are committed and really honest about the sacrifice to be successful, you just have to bring a tremendous amount of grit.

--- Scott Galloway

He suggests that success now requires adaptability and a willingness to embrace new opportunities and platforms.

   

City vs. Platform

The traditional notion of moving to a big city for career advancement is shifting towards digital platforms. Scott Galloway discusses how the pandemic has accelerated this change, with more people working remotely and cities losing their status as the primary hubs of economic activity 3. He suggests that young professionals may still benefit from city life, but the timeframe for this advantage is shrinking. Galloway also highlights the evolving nature of certification, where digital presence and social media influence are becoming new forms of validation 4.

Maybe that's going to change to get to a platform. Maybe that just as a city is a platform, how do you get to and own the platforms that are growing?

--- Scott Galloway

This shift underscores the need for adaptability in career planning, focusing on digital skills and online networks.