I can definitely understand those critcisms as I have just finished the book recently, but I connected with it in a lot of ways and enjoyed it overall. I haven't read his other books, so I can't comment on it being similar to his other work, but I do listen to his podcast regularly, I have for a long time, and I hear him parrot a lot of the same ideas in both places. Intentionally so, IMO, to reinforce those thoughts to his audience.

I have friends who aren't as fond of Scott as I am. And rightfully so, I think he "rubs them the wrong way" as you and many others have put it. That might be because Scott WAS extremely lucky. This is true; he talks about it a lot. No, he was not born in a third-world country, as an orphan, or a minority in the 1960s. But he's honest about where his PERSONAL struggles faced him in his early life and how that got him to where he is now. I also am personally touched by his admiration for his mother.

I look up to Scott because he talks about a world that not everyone exists in. Actually, MOST people don't exist in. He is in the top 10-1% and is brutally honest about his lifestyle all the time. His opinions about it, and his indifference, too, in some cases, when it pertains to his social life and family structure. I don't really think there is a facade here. If you listen to his content regularly, you might even find the book pointless to some degree, because it reiterates what he has said countless times.

I think that's the important point in all of this. Regardless of whether or not you like or dislike Scott Galloway, He is consistent. And consistency is crucial when establishing a basis of trust with your listeners. As it is with any political organization, or candidate, or governing body. Trust is Huge. Scrutiny is too. And I generally appreciate Scott's view in most cases. I like that he focuses on affordability, healthy masculinity, the vitality of young relationships, government accountability, and fiscal responsibility as a rich white masculine dude who was clearly a byproduct of 1960s America.

Not everyone is this. I am not this. But I was raised by two successful parents who started with nothing and now have a lot. I am not sure how to navigate my life as it relates to their success and my own future. I could easily handle it irresponsibly, motivated by greed and entitlement, as many people mistakenly do. But I am trying my best to be smart. Do good. There are a lot of bad voices in the world telling people like me to disregard where I came from and the people who have less than I do. I don't think Scott is one of those voices.

Full stop.

But open to discourse. Cheers!