Scott Galloway

what is it, the average income per capita globally is $16,000 or $18,000.

So if you want more than that, you're going to have to be more innovative or work harder or be born in a better place than those people.

So I just think it requires a sober conversation about the trade-offs and then to get alignment, decide where you want to be on that spectrum of trade-off, and then to have an honest conversation and get alignment with your partner.

But boss, I can't tell you which way to go.

I think it's a very personal decision.

I went the way of trying to maximize economic security.

Some of that is probably also ego.

I get my identity from work, which is pathetic, but it's true.

It worked out for me, so I have a tendency to tell people to sacrifice when they're young.

But if you think about what it means to be mature, it's prioritizing the future.

and that is Sacrifice Now.

Think about the education system.

The education system is basically everywhere trying to do one thing, and that is trying to help kids connect Sacrifice Now with Reward Later.

Don't play video games now.

Study for your chemistry exam because you'll get better grades, get into a better school, have better opportunities, find a higher character mate, and die in a nice home as opposed to having frustration and anxiety your whole life.

Everything is about trying to prioritize the future, if you will.

So, you know, what does that lend to?

Probably sacrifice now versus later.

But again, you know, a lot of people look back and regret not spending more time with their kids.

Do I regret it?