Notes on Being a Man

De: Scott Galloway

Narrado por: Scott Galloway

Bestselling author, NYU professor, and cohost of the Pivot podcast Scott Galloway offers a path forward for men and parents of boys.

Boys and men are in crisis. Rarely has a cohort fallen further and faster than young men living in Western democracies. Boys are less likely to graduate from high school or college than girls. One in seven men reports having no friends, and men account for three of every four deaths of despair in America. Even worse, the lack of attention to these problems has created a vacuum filled by voices espousing misogyny, the demonization of others, and a toxic vision of masculinity. But this is not just a male issue: Women and children can’t flourish if men aren’t doing well. And as we know from spates of violence, there is nothing more dangerous than a lonely, broke young man.

Scott Galloway has been sounding the alarm on this issue for years. In Notes on Being a Man, Galloway explores what it means to be a man in modern America. He promotes the importance of healthy masculinity and mental strength. He shares his own story from boyhood to manhood, exploring his parents’ difficult divorce, his issues with anger and depression, his attempts to earn money, and his life raising two boys. He shares the sometimes funny, often painful lessons he learned along the way, some of which include:

• Get out of the house. Action absorbs anxiety.
• Take risks and be willing to feel like an imposter. Don’t let rejection stop you.
• Be kind. That’s the secret to success in relationships.
• Find what you’re good at; follow your talent.
• Acknowledge your blessings—and create opportunities for others. Be of surplus value.
• Being a good dad means being good to the mother of your children.
• Life isn’t about what happens to you—it’s about how you respond to it.

With unflinching honesty, Scott Galloway maps out an enriching, inspiring operator’s manual for being a man today.

I hope all young men read this!

I just sent it to my stepson, and he has three young boys. But I will also recommend this to all my clients, both male and female. Because I think for females, they should know that if they do not have a good male in their sites they should choose someone else to share their life with!

Men who are kind and are protective are good possibilities . but the most important thing is integrity! And when I texted my stepson and told him how much I like this, he said he was going to meet Scott the next time he was in London. Because he travels in the same world. He’s very much like him and that he’s tall, handsome and gets nosebleeds. He also has three sons! And they are adorable! I’m very lucky to have gotten him as my stepson! Opening to Love is the most important thing in life!

Wisdom of age

This book could only come from someone with lived experience. Galloway generously shares the wisdom he has gained through his missteps, while not trumpeting his successes. Lots of good advice here

An easy listen containing wise advice.

I listen to Prof Galloway a lot. So I had heard much of the wise and useful snippets contained in the book already. As a mum of 2 men much of the book resonated. I loved the image of his mum while giving his speech at UCLA. I hope I too am that mum with my "boys".

Incredible and captivating

I really like how this book captivated me and kept me hooked from start to finish. I really recommend this for all middle-aged men. It is very enlightening and it was very well written.

Uplifting, practical life lessons

This is great stuff—a fascinating mixture of self-deprecation, honesty and wisdom. Thank you Prof G.