# Why Gen Z Is The Most Miserable Generation (And What Parents Don't See)

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Podcast: [First Principles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985)
Published: 2026-09-09T21:48:00+00:00
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What if everything you think you know about building wealth and raising successful kids is actually creating the most miserable generation in history? Adrian Wells breaks down Scott Galloway's explosive research on why Gen Z is drowning in depression while traditional wealth-building advice has become dangerously outdated. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why depression rates among teens jumped 50% between 2010 and 2020 (and what parents completely miss) • The brutal math: home prices up 400% since 1980, wages up only 25% • Why only 37% of Americans under 35 own homes compared to 69% of Boomers at that age • The new strategies that actually work when hard work alone won't cut it 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners who want to understand what's really happening to younger generations and anyone rethinking traditional paths to success. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells reveals the shocking mental health crisis nobody talks about [01:45] The wealth gap that's crushing an entire generation [04:20] Why your parents' advice about hard work is actually harmful now [06:30] Student loan debt: the 1,200% increase that changed everything [08:45] Scott Galloway's controversial take on what parents get wrong [10:30] Three strategies that actually work in today's economy This isn't another feel-good episode about following your dreams. Wells strips away the motivational fluff to show you the hard data behind why traditional success formulas are failing spectacularly. If you've wondered why young people seem so stressed despite having "every advantage," this episode connects dots you probably haven't considered. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on your podcast app and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: Gen Z mental…

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