How Men are Programmed to be Poor

This episode explores how education systems, social media, and family dynamics play pivotal roles in molding men’s attitudes towards money, success, and relationships, often setting them up for financial hardship.

We begin by examining the role of public education and how it often fails to equip young men with the financial literacy necessary for success. Instead, the focus on standard curricula may neglect crucial life skills, including personal finance, investment, and wealth-building strategies. Alongside this, we discuss how social media platforms amplify unrealistic lifestyle expectations, which can lead young men to make poor financial decisions in an effort to conform to these showcased ideals.

Central to our conversation is the often overlooked influence of maternal figures in shaping a young man’s perception of himself and hi ...