Ask Me Anything — Figma, Dirty Jokes, Running for Office & More | Prof G Markets

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Scott Galloway confirms he has already recouped his initial equity investment in Inter Bogotaa soccer team, which is now rebranded, while Ed recommends Jack Weatherford's biography of Genghis Khan as essential reading for anyone interested in success and power due to the historical figure's ability to build the largest empire through exceptional networking and understanding of people.

Key Points: Scott Galloway stated that his investment in the professional soccer team, now rebranded as Inter Bogotaa, has already resulted in him getting his initial equity out after recapitalization and putting debt on the company, making everything moving forward pure upside. Ed recommends Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford, asserting that ambitious people must read it to understand what it takes to succeed, noting that Genghis Khan overcame being raised homeless to build the largest empire in history. Scott Galloway admits he does not know how to cook, lives minimally in his New York apartment with only one plate and spoon, and only uses his high-end stove to light joints, relying on others to cook for him now that he has money. Regarding dirty jokes, Claire notes they have lost all meaning after over 450 episodes, and Scott argues that irreverent humor is important for progressives to reclaim to make people receptive to new ideas, suggesting women are often less offended than expected. Scott Galloway revealed that he spends most of his discretionary income on travel, specifically loving hotels, stating, "I travel to hotels not to cities and I think that people ask me what my hobbies are and I'm like edibles and hotels." When asked about running for office, Scott Galloway declined, stating he lacks the necessary skills and empathy, preferring instead to support excellent public servants like Governors Shapiro, Moore, Newsome, and Senators Klobuchar and Bennett. Both Scott and Ed agree that the right relationship should level up a young man, making him more focused and ambitious, as it encourages thinking long-term about building a life together, reducing time spent on casual pursuits.