What Actually Motivates People, and Is America Losing Its Edge?

Jan 5, 2026 · 19m

In today’s Office Hours, Scott answers listener questions on how motivation develops in young people, whether social safety nets dampen ambition, and what the rise of private members-only clubs says about inequality and community. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com, or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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