The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner

Send us Fan MailChester Elton has spent 40 years teaching gratitude to executives. He's sold 1.6 million books. He's coached leaders at American Express, AT&T, the World Bank. But when his designer friend Ayse Birsel asked him "how have you designed time with your family?", his answer was three words: I don't do that.The world's leading gratitude expert wasn't doing the thing he teaches. In this conversation, Chester shares the question that rebuilt his family, the Harvard 85-year happiness study advice that changed how he schedules his life, and the story of his father, who sang at his own funeral through a cassette tape he pre-recorded before he died.We go deep on why the richest man in the world could never say "enough," why deflecting compliments is actually insulting the person giving them, why he carries gratitude stones in his pocket on every flight, and the single practice that separates a life worth living from a life that ends with an empty grave.If you've been that person who is so obsessed with what they're building that they maybe, just maybe, leave behind the people you are closest to... this one is for you.⏱️ Chapters:0:00 — Cold open: my father sang at his own funeral1:22 — Where warmth actually comes from (it's not what you think)6:41 — "I want to look successful on the outside while sacrificing everything inside"10:23 — The three words that ruined the richest man in the world14:00 — What Harvard's 85-year happiness study actually recommends16:57 — The Christmas Carol test: what's on your gravestone?19:45 — The cassette tape my father left behind21:26 — "I think the killer's in the room"23:51 — Marshall Goldsmith: why deflecting compliments insults people27:45 — The question that rebuilt his family29:32 — Why he wears orange (the Aesop fable behind the brand)31:49 — The gratitude stone he invented (and gives to strangers)33:05 — Barbara the flight attendant39:23 — The platinum rule beats the golden rule53:55 — The one thing you can do today54:37 — Sonder: everybody's got a story🔗 Connect with Chester: Website: https://chesterelton.com The Culture Works: https://thecultureworks.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chesterelton/ Anxiety at Work Podcast: available on Spotify and AppleSupport the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailSavio Joseph, Canada's Got Talent finalist, has built his entire career around one idea. The best hypnotist you know is already in your head. The words you say to yourself, the limits you accept before you ever try, the patterns you run without noticing. In this conversation, he walks me through how he sees that loop in other people, the auditions the world never saw before Canada's Got Talent, and what he had to unlearn to stop hypnotizing himself out of the life he wanted. At the end of the episode, he does something on camera that I still cannot explain.He explains:◼️ Why the best hypnotist you know is already inside your head◼️ How your memory invents details that were never there◼️ The expectation rule that keeps his happiness off the achievement treadmill◼️ Why every limit you have was set before you ever walked through the door◼️ The Canada's Got Talent rejections that came before the yes⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — What He Actually Does (Hint: It Is Not Reading Minds)01:33 — Why Wonder Is The Real Skill, Not The Trick08:03 — How Mentalists Actually "Read People" (Hint: It Is Prep)13:00 — Why Your Brain Fills In Details That Never Happened17:58 — How Magic Saved A Kid Who Did Not Fit Anywhere30:03 — Why The Safety Net Is The Trap34:03 — The Got Talent Rejections Nobody Knew About36:53 — The Expectation Pattern That Destroys Your Happiness40:47 — Live: Reading Jack's Mind With A Deck Of Cards51:29 — Why He Started Saying No To Big Opportunities1:06:33 — The Best Hypnotist You Know Is Already In Your Head1:08:33 — The Words You Say To Yourself Are Rewiring You1:16:33 — The Final Reveal Trick (Watch What Happens)1:21:03 — Stay Grateful, Stay Hungry🔗 GUEST LINKSSavio JosephWebsite: https://www.saviojoseph.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saviojosephtvLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saviojoseph/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saviojosephtvSupport the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailBarnet Bain produced What Dreams May Come with Robin Williams. He wrote Jesus. He directed the Eckhart Tolle film Milton's Secret. He co-wrote The Celestine Prophecy.I asked him what was really driving forty years of making the most spiritually charged films in Hollywood.He said: "You busted me."This conversation goes places Barnet has not gone in any other interview. The fable that explains why men quietly give up on their lives. The street performer in the park who showed him the bubble he had been living inside. The question he asked his wife that stopped him cold. The "you busted me" moment where an Oscar-winning producer admits, on the record, what every one of his films was really for.If you have ever felt like you are doing everything right but something inside has gone quiet, this one is for you.⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Intro0:47 — "I was the world": the awareness Barnet has carried since he was a little boy6:40 — The shift in his forties that changed how he relates to every human alive11:57 — "What if this is heaven?" The reframe that rewrites grief, blame, and self-pity16:00 — How to live artfully (the three raw materials of a life)20:36 — The street performer in the park who exposed the bubble we are all living in24:30 — "Have I ever had an original thought?" The question he asked his wife30:14 — Why men go numb (and why most never come back)33:55 — Aesop's fox: the sour grapes mechanism that runs men's lives41:30 — "You busted me": what every film he ever made was really about47:55 — There are no shortcuts (the rose, the bulb, the thorns)51:08 — The two masks: how to navigate the moment everything you thought you knew stops working55:25 — Free friendship guide and the new book🔗 GUEST LINKSBarnet Bain:Website: https://www.barnetbain.comBook: How to Be a Friend in an Unfriendly World (anywhere books are sold)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barnetbain/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/barnetbain🎙️ Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.☕ Magic Mind, my daily performance shot:https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.💬 What is the bubble you are living inside? Drop it below. 👇Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/support📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6b☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailThe Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner episode 137What if most of what you're doing to grow yourself isn't actually growing you?Rich Diviney spent 20 years as a Navy SEAL commander. 13 deployments, 11 of them to Iraq and Afghanistan. He ran selection for one of the most elite SEAL commands in the world, deciding who was good enough to operate at the apex of human performance and who wasn't. He has written three books on optimal performance, trained leaders at Google, McKinsey, the 49ers, and McLaren, and built the SEALs' "Mind Gym" to teach operators how to train their attention as deliberately as their bodies.In this conversation, he laid out almost everything most people are doing to grow themselves that isn't actually working. The gym isn't growing you if you don't dread it. Optimism alone is inert without action paired to it. Faith and confidence are not the same thing. The narcissism that gets you to elite places gets ripped away the moment you arrive. And when you stop pushing into real discomfort, you don't plateau. You start dying.We go deep on what actually develops elite performers, why most leadership advice misses the layer beneath behavior, the neuroscience of the anterior mid-cingulate cortex, the trap of optimizing inside one domain, and why faith is belief without evidence and confidence is belief with evidence (and why both matter).If you've ever felt like you're working hard at the wrong things, this one's for you.⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Cold open1:45 — 21 years a SEAL. Where did this start?2:15 — Twin brothers, Chuck Yeager, and the dream of flying jets4:25 — Why he chose SEAL (the narcissism nobody admits)7:30 — What replaces the narcissism once you arrive8:21 — "Any narcissism that gets you to BUDS gets ripped away minute one"11:24 — Victor Frankl, the choice point, and the duality of gratitude and ambition15:30 — The neuroscience of feeling, thought, and action17:07 — How founders and executives use this in everyday life19:18 — Bob Proctor, paradigms, and the 97% of thoughts you repeat22:00 — Driving, road rage, and the expectations we put on strangers25:00 — "Don't be that guy" (the SEAL principle that travels)27:30 — Sonder and radical empathy30:33 — Why Simon Sinek's optimism alone doesn't work32:37 — Realistic optimism, faith, and confidence35:41 — Carl Sagan: faith is belief without evidence38:06 — Trust is generative. What does that actually mean?40:30 — The day I betrayed my own trust on a run42:22 — The anterior mid-cingulate cortex (and the Andrew Huberman story)43:54 — "When you stop growing, you start dying"45:38 — Are you actually tickling the part of your brain that grows you?47:38 — When your morning routine is making you weaker50:14 — Looksmaxing, gym culture, and the trap of one domain53:36 — A Maslow's hierarchy of hard things55:30 — One question I should have asked🔗 GUEST LINKSBook: The Attributes - https://www.amazon.com/Attributes-Hidden-Drivers-Optimal-Performance/dp/0593133943Website: https://theattributes.comInstagram: @rich_divineyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richdivineySupport the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailThe Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerMost people think the person asking questions is the dumbest in the room. In this solo episode, Jack breaks down why the opposite is true, how he developed the skill of asking great questions through 130+ podcast episodes, and why curiosity might be the most underrated skill in business, relationships, and life.We go deep on why curiosity peaks at age 4 and declines from there, the moment Jack stopped reading questions off a script and started asking from instinct, what happened when he hired people based on their ability to ask rather than their ability to perform, and why human connection is dying in a world that has every answer at its fingertips. If you've ever sat in a room full of people and been afraid to raise your hand, this one's for you.Chapters:0:00 — "Fools and Fanatics Are Always So Certain of Themselves"1:41 — Someone Asked Me How I Ask Good Questions3:28 — The Kid Whose Hand Shot Up Every Time6:03 — Three Meetings in NYC Changed How I See This6:45 — How I Went From Reading Questions to Asking From Instinct9:59 — How You Can Get Better at This (Without a Podcast)12:22 — Why Every Great Founder Starts With a Question13:33 — Your Thoughts Are Questions (Tony Robbins, Bob Proctor)16:49 — Why This Matters More Than Ever Right Now17:11 — What I Looked For When I Hired Two People This Week18:37 — Human Connection, AI, and Why Nobody's Coming to Save Us21:15 — Go Ask Someone a Question TodaySupport the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailThe Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner guesting Jay YangEpisode 135Jay Yang is 20 years old. He cold-emailed his way into Beehiiv at 16. Sent a 19-page deck to Noah Kagan at 17 and became Head of Content at AppSumo. Wrote a bestseller at 19. Today he's the youngest Written Media Strategist on Alex and Leila Hormozi's media team at Acquisition.com, where he helped run the $100M Money Models launch that broke a Guinness World Record.He didn't go through the front door for any of it. He doesn't ask for permission. And in this conversation he walked me through, for the first time on any podcast, the actual mental models he's used to engineer the last four years. The North Star question. The probability mindset. The Four Pillar Framework. The mad scientist principle. The 70/20/10 split for an entire career. The Pyrrhic Victory chapter from the second book he's writing now.We go deep on why most 20-year-olds stay stuck even with all the information in the world, the only question to ask before you cold email anyone, the specific framework Jay used to decide between college and Hormozi, why quality is paved with quantity, and the closing line that compresses his whole thesis into one sentence.If you're building something and you want to think more clearly about how to engineer the next decade, this one's for you.⏱️ Chapters00:00 — The mission01:00 — The Cheshire Cat question (define your North Star first)02:16 — Why we've been trained to seek permission06:32 — The probability mindset: inputs that increase your odds10:34 — The Four Pillar Framework (the decision that took him to Hormozi)15:39 — Chapter two of his next book: The Pyrrhic Victory17:21 — Leaving his twin brother for Las Vegas26:13 — "Would you work with you?"28:22 — Quality is paved with quantity (the mad scientist principle)30:16 — A goals, B goals, C goals (the long game)34:50 — Daily habits, idea compression, and the Picasso napkin43:26 — Identity achievement and the 70/20/10 split for a career49:08 — Where Jay is choosing to live next52:32 — The line he wants to leave you with🔗 Jay's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayyanginspires/Website: https://jayyanginspires.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayyanginspires/Book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Just-Things-Permissionless/dp/B0F3GPZL1CLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jayyanginspiresTwitter/X: https://x.com/JayyanginspiresSupport the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailThe Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner episode 134Guesting Allison BrennerShe left therapy after a patient on the child unit took their own life. That moment sent her on a 25-year journey into the science of why people can't see themselves clearly, and what it actually costs them.Allison Brenner is an IO psychology consultant, certified professional coach (PCC), and founder of InnerVue, a 360-degree anonymous feedback platform built to give everyone access to what only Fortune 500 executives used to get. Research shows 95% of people believe they are self-aware. The real number is closer to 10%. This conversation is about that gap, and what to do about it.We go deep on why self-criticism is not the same as self-awareness and is actually keeping you stuck, why the people around you already know what's in your way and nobody's telling you, what senior leaders consistently get wrong about their own impact, and why insight without action is one of the most dangerous illusions a high achiever can hold.If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but the results still aren't there, this one's for you.⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Introduction0:10 — Why Self-Awareness Has Never Mattered More3:08 — The Psychiatric Hospital That Changed Her Career8:04 — What Senior Leaders Get Wrong About Their Own Impact11:04 — Curiosity: The Foundation of All Growth13:43 — The Leadership Paradox: Why Caring What Others Think Actually Matters18:16 — How to Find What You Actually Want and Value20:23 — Building Introspection as a Skill25:49 — Why She Built InnerVue27:55 — Insight Without Action Is an Illusion32:25 — She Had This Idea in 2007. Why Did She Wait?35:14 — What Happens When the Rater Learns About Themselves40:52 — Identity Continuity and Happiness43:22 — Self-Criticism vs. Self-Awareness: The Distinction That Changes Everything47:33 — Gratitude Gives Ambition Direction and Meaning51:37 — One Action to Take Today🔗 GUEST LINKSAllison K. BrennerWebsite: yourinnervue.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/allisonbrenner💬 When did you last ask someone how you actually come across? Drop your honest answer below. 👇Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailJoe O'Connor pioneered the global 4-day work week movement. He's coached governments, Fortune 500s, and pilot programs across three continents. But in this conversation, he says something every founder, employee, and student needs to hear: the way we're thinking about AI in the workplace is broken, and most people are about to sleepwalk into the same mistake we made with digitalization 30 years ago.We go deep on why 65% of knowledge workers say responding to messages matters more than their actual top priorities, the productivity gap that's quietly redistributing trillions of dollars, why "work life integration" is a trap, and the one shift every ambitious person needs to make before the next wave of AI hits.If you've ever felt like you're working harder than ever and somehow falling further behind, this one's for you.⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Introduction00:40 — Why the 5-Day Work Week Was Built for a World That No Longer Exists07:03 — Parkinson's Law and Why You're Wasting Your Best Hours12:21 — The Atlassian Study That Should Terrify Every Founder (65%)19:45 — The Cost of Always Being Available (For Founders Especially)22:14 — Work Like a Lion, Not a Cow22:40 — Jack's France Story: When Your Body Forces You to Stop31:10 — Why 23 Minutes Is Killing Your Best Work35:34 — How AI Could Bring Human Connection Back (The Customer Service Reframe)38:55 — The Productivity-Wages Gap Nobody Talks About41:52 — The Two Paths AI Will Take Us Down (One of Them Is Bad)48:00 — What Universities Got Right (And Where They're Failing You)51:58 — Give Every Hour a Mission53:18 — The Two Skills That Will Matter Most in the Age of AI55:18 — What Joe Is Grateful For🔗 GUEST LINKSJoe O'ConnorWork Time Revolution: worktimerevolution.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joseph-l-o-connorBook: Do More in Four (Harvard Business Review Press, January 2026)Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailMichael Phelps won 23 Olympic gold medals. According to Jim Murphy, he only deserves 2% of the credit. In this episode, the mental coach behind world #1s, Olympic gold medalists, and Super Bowl champions, the author whose book AJ Brown was reading on the Eagles sideline (sending it from #523,000 on Amazon to #1 overnight and to #1 on the New York Times list) breaks down why self-centeredness is the root of all fear, why "winning" is a word he refuses to use, and why the path to extraordinary performance and the path to deep fulfillment are the exact same road.We go deep on the 5 questions that reveal whether fear is running your life, the language pattern that keeps anxiety locked in place, why Aaron Judge struggles in the playoffs while Bryce Harper turns it on, and the moment a stranger told Jim he'd never actually been present, after he'd spent $90,000 and 5 years in the desert writing a book about presence.If you've ever felt like you're chasing something you can't catch, this one's for you.⏱️ Chapters:0:00 — Introduction1:13 — Why Self-Centeredness Is the Root of All Fear5:50 — The Hidden Trap Inside Every Big Desire9:27 — Beliefs Are What's Running Your Life14:28 — Why He Refuses to Say "Winning" or "Losing"16:40 — Master the Ego: Unembarrassable, Unoffendable, Unirritable19:33 — The Ego Isn't Defending You to Others (It's Defending You to Yourself)22:27 — 5 Questions That Reveal If Fear Is Running Your Life25:30 — The PALMS Trap That's Holding You Back26:35 — Inside the Cubs Clubhouse: How the Hierarchy Works in 3 Seconds29:36 — Sean McVay's "Urgent Joy" and the Duality of Gratitude and Ambition30:21 — How Extraordinary Performance and Deep Fulfillment Became the Same Path34:30 — $90,000 in Debt and the Stranger Who Saw Right Through Him39:09 — Why Michael Phelps Only Deserves 2% of the Credit (This Changes Everything)46:46 — The Language Pattern Keeping You Anxious50:37 — Why Aaron Judge Freezes and Bryce Harper Doesn't55:08 — Where to Find Jim's Work📖 Get Jim's new book, The Best Possible Life: [INSERT AMAZON LINK]📖 Inner Excellence: https://www.amazon.com/INNER-EXCELLENCE-Extraordinary-Performance-Possible/dp/1734654805🌐 Jim's website: https://innerexcellence.comSupport the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailYou know exactly what to do. You have the reels, the podcasts, the frameworks, the morning routines. And you're still in the same place you were six months ago.In this solo episode, I break down the knowing-doing gap, why the information age isn't accelerating your growth but widening the distance between who you are and who you want to be, and the three things that actually move someone from permanently motivated to genuinely transformed. I also share a line from Sapiens that will reframe every anxious, overwhelmed feeling you've had this year in about thirty seconds.We go deep on why committing to one voice beats consuming a thousand, why your relationship with yourself is the relationship that determines every other one, why gratitude isn't a feeling you wait for but the specific practice that breaks your attachment to outcomes, and why the question you're asking yourself right now might be the only real thing standing between you and the life you want. If you've ever felt like you know the answers but can't seem to live them, this one is for you.⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 — The Gap Nobody Talks About (Introduction) 1:30 — Why More Information Is Making Things Worse 2:32 — I Was Stuck Too (The $3K/Month Turning Point) 3:00 — Commitment: The Decision That Changes Everything 5:13 — The Real Reason You Don't Know What You Want 6:00 — Half-Ass Time: Your Broken Relationship With Yourself 8:07 — Gratitude Isn't a Feeling. It's a Practice. 10:16 — The Arrival Fallacy (Stop Chasing the Ball and Chain) 11:00 — Your Brain Was Built for 250 People (The Sapiens Insight) 13:08 — Ask Better Questions. Get a Better Life. 14:45 — Two Coaching Spots Open🔗 Work with Jack: ► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected] Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailThe Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 130 with Jim BrittMost people think motivation creates change. The man who coached Tony Robbins in his first years as a speaker says it doesn't. Jim Britt picked cotton at six years old, dropped out of high school, made one sale in 3,650 attempts, and stood in his kitchen with 15 cents, an eviction notice, and no way to feed his family. What happened next turned him into a millionaire in 12 months and launched a 50-year career transforming nearly 2 million lives. This is the most cinematic origin story I've ever heard on this show.We go deep on why Jim walked three miles in 100-degree heat carrying a bucket of carpet shampoo and what was waiting for him when he arrived, why he believes we don't attract things but create them, where fear actually comes from (his answer will surprise you), and what his 10-year-old son's cookie business reveals about the beliefs holding you back. If you've ever felt stuck and wondered whether the problem is outside you or inside you, this one's for you.⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 — Introduction 01:19 — Picking Cotton at Six: "Hard Work Won't Get You There" 03:38 — The Gas Station, the Factory, and 457% Efficiency 07:54 — 3,650 Rejections and One Sale 08:52 — The Bucket Walk (This Changes Everything) 11:16 — The Builder's Offer That Changed His Life 15:46 — He Built It in 8 Months. Everyone Said 14. 17:10 — 15 Cents to Millionaire in 12 Months 19:37 — Why He Believes the Law of Attraction Is Wrong 24:36 — "Resourceful" Means Full of Love 30:07 — Where Fear Actually Comes From (This Will Surprise You) 33:05 — The First 6 Years That Program Your Entire Life 37:59— Why Motivation Is Like a Warm Bath 49:31 — His 10-Year-Old's Cookie Empire 54:51 — "I Thought They Didn't Want a Cookie" 1:04:22 — The Legacy Jim Wants to Leave Behind 1:07:42 🔗 More from Jim Britt: ► Website: https://jimbritt.com ► Coaching: https://jimbrittcoaching.com ► Book, Cracking The Rich Code Vol. 20: https://us.amazon.com/Cracking-Rich-Code-Jim-Britt-ebook/dp/B0DX7H7CH4Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailThe Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner episode 129Guesting  ⁨@solhyde⁩  He made everyone proud. His parents. His friends. Everyone who told him that corporate consulting job was incredible. Then he sat in the chair and realized the only person he hadn't made proud was himself. Sol Hyde quit that job, moved to the other side of the world, and built a six-figure-per-month online coaching business in under a year. But this conversation isn't about the money. It's about the moment he heard one sentence from a colleague on his first day and knew he was surrounded by people engineering their escape from life, while the people he'd met in Bali were building lives they never wanted to leave.We go deep on why the first three hours of his corporate job told him everything, why he chose Cape Town over Dubai when every entrepreneur he knew was going the other direction, why going viral is the worst strategy for making real money online, and the solo trip ritual he does every year that most people are too afraid to try. If you've ever felt trapped in something you worked hard to get into, this one's for you.⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 — Introduction 01:18 — "I made everyone proud apart from me" 02:53 — The promise he made at his lowest moment 04:16 — How long it took him to actually leave 05:46 — The sentence that changed everything (three hours in) 07:00 — "Why do you want time to go faster?" 09:13 — The trap most online entrepreneurs fall into 10:17 — Why he refused to move to Dubai 11:22 — The solo trip that rewired his priorities 14:27 — Working ON your life vs. IN your life 15:59 — Seasons and chapters, not grind forever 18:01 — How he built an offer with no plan 20:01 — The post that blew up and started everything 22:24 — Can you coach people more successful than you? 26:05 — The invisible expert problem 28:53 — "You're doing people a disservice by not posting" 30:43 — Why virality doesn't make money 32:27 — Trust is the real sales system 36:16 — "Results pay for a lifetime. Sales pay for dinner." 38:01 — Why conviction comes from product, not mindset 40:41 — How to build belief when you're starting from zero 42:51 — His 10,000-person mission 45:27 — You can change your life in a year🔗 Follow Sol:► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sol.hyde/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sol-hyde/► Free Thinkers Club: https://freethinkersclub.net/Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailShe's built companies worth over a billion dollars. She's been on the cover of Inc. Magazine. She was the youngest woman ever accepted into Y Combinator. And what she told me in this conversation is something she says most founders at her level are too scared to admit publicly.Jess Mah has been quietly tracking the happiness scores of high-performing CEOs for over a decade, and the results are devastating. We go deep on why getting your F-U money doesn't actually make you happier, why Silicon Valley rewards founders who lie about how hard it is, how she finds billion-dollar opportunities in boring industries, and why the smartest people she knows are diversifying their happiness the same way they diversify their investments.If you've ever chased a goal thinking it would finally make you feel enough, this one's for you.CHAPTERS:(00:00) The Best Secrets Aren't on YouTube(02:36) How Jess Finds Billion Dollar Ideas by Talking to People(04:48) The 5-Hour Brainstorm That Changes Everything(07:04) Starting a Business at 11 Years Old(09:14) Why She Builds "Boring" Businesses(11:09) Getting Calls from Billionaires(12:13) How Giving Without Expectation Creates Opportunity(15:03) Finding Ideas in Obscure Industries(17:18) How to Meet Experts When You Have No Credentials(19:47) The Happiness Data on CEOs (This Will Shock You)(23:18) Why Most Successful Founders Score 5-7 Out of 10(25:40) Richard Branson's Secret to Actually Being Happy(26:32) Happiness Diversification (Not Just Financial)(28:51) Why Hustle Culture Is Destroying Founders(30:38) Silicon Valley Rewards the Act(33:16) Is This Conversation Work?(35:27) Focus vs. the Richard Branson Route(38:53) 50% of the Time Still Feels Like Running Uphill(39:49) Why Famous Entrepreneurs Won't Be Honest on Podcasts(42:46) The Purpose Expert Who Needed Help Finding Purpose(44:10) Why We're Addicted to the Illusion of Enlightenment(49:16) The Return to Classical Wisdom🔗 CONNECT WITH JESS: Instagram: https://instagram.com/jessmahofficial LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jessicamah Twitter/X: https://x.com/jessicamah Website: https://jessmah.com Mahway: https://mahway.comSupport the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailThe Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner episode 127Guesting Blaine BartlettHe wrote a bucket list at 18 with 20 goals he had no idea how to achieve. By 24, every single one was done — without ever asking "how." Blaine Bartlett has spent 53 years studying how people actually succeed. He's coached executives across five continents, co-hosts Office Hours on Apple TV with David Meltzer, and wrote his first book alongside Stephen Covey, Ken Blanchard, and Brian Tracy. Bob Proctor called his work "some of the best material on prosperity I have experienced."In this conversation, Blaine reveals why asking "how" too early is the trap that kills every goal, what Napoleon Hill's banned book Outwitting the Devil says about why we drift through life, and why the real purpose of a goal is never to get; it's to grow. He also shares the moment his wife received a terrifying diagnosis and the five words she said that changed their entire journey together.This is one of the most important conversations I've ever had on this podcast.⏱️ Chapters:0:00 — Introduction1:05 — Marcus Aurelius: "Spend Time with the Dead"2:30 — Your Belief Systems Are Manufactured5:01 — 20 Goals at 18, All Done by 248:11 — Napoleon Hill's Banned Book10:09 — Why "How" Should NEVER Come Up Early12:19 — BECOMING the Commitment (Not Just Making One)17:35 — What He Calls a "Growl"23:37 — A Letter from Harvard Changed Everything28:29 — Energy Follows Attention, Not Intention30:26 — "It Already Happened. I Just Haven't Arrived."34:08 — Why You Feel Empty After Getting What You Wanted42:24 — The Duality of Gratitude and Ambition44:20 — His Wife's Diagnosis: "There Is an Unexpected Opportunity Here"46:40 — Be a Center of Distribution🔗 Connect with Blaine Bartlett:► Website: https://www.blainebartlett.com► LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/blainebartlett📖 Blaine's books on Amazon:→ Compassionate Capitalism: https://www.amazon.com/sk=blaine+bartlett+compassionate+capitalism→ The Leadership Mindset Weekly: https://www.amazon.com/sk=blaine+bartlett+leadership+mindset☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailShe was about to die and her first instinct was to check her calendar. Dr. Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a neuroscientist at King's College London, former Google executive, founder of Ness Labs, and bestselling author of Tiny Experiments. In this conversation we go deep on the hidden scripts running your decisions, why "find your purpose" is doing more harm than good, how your brain is designed to keep you stuck, and the science of using curiosity to actually build a life that feels like yours.This one changed the way I think about goals, success, and what it actually means to thrive. If you've ever felt lost, stuck on autopilot, or like you're living someone else's version of success, this is the episode.🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Why most people don't understand their own lives 02:45 – The blood clot that changed everything 06:30 – Why external success feels empty 10:15 – Your brain is designed to survive, not thrive 14:00 – Tiny experiments: how to override autopilot 18:20 – Do you need goals or questions? 22:45 – The 3 cognitive scripts running your life 30:10 – The sequel script, the crowd-pleaser, and the epic script 36:40 – Why "find your purpose" is ruining people 40:15 – Curiosity vs ambition: the experimental mindset 44:30 – The duality of gratitude and ambition 48:00 – How curiosity saved her from depression 📖 GET DR. LE CUNFF'S BOOK: Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World → https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Experiments-Freely-Goal-Obsessed-World/dp/0593715136🔗 FOLLOW DR. ANNE-LAURE LE CUNFF: Website & Newsletter: https://nesslabs.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/neuranne X/Twitter: https://x.com/neuranne LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alecunff Threads: https://threads.net/@neuranne Personal site: https://anne-laure.net🎙️ FOLLOW JACK & THE GRATEFUL PODCAST: Website: https://jackwagoner.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/jack_wagoner_ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jack-wagoner-05a843341/ Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner☕ TRY MAGIC MIND (My daily performance shot): → https://magicmind.com/wagoner20 Use code WAGONER20 at checkout for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailIf a picture is worth a thousand words, why do most leaders still rely on words alone to get their most important ideas across?Todd Cherches is a TEDx speaker, three-time award-winning professor at NYU and Columbia, a member of Marshall Goldsmith's elite MG100 coaches, and the creator of the patented VisuaLeadership methodology. He spent a decade in Hollywood working at Disney, CBS, and Columbia Pictures before a series of layoffs, terrible bosses, and one life-changing trip to China completely redirected his career.In this conversation, Todd breaks down why most leaders fail to communicate their vision, how a trip to China where nobody spoke English forced him to discover visual thinking, and the four categories of visual leadership that can make anyone a more effective communicator, thinker, and leader.► WAGONER20 for 20% off Magic Mind Mental Performance shots and 48% off subscriptions ⬇https://www.magicmind.com/WAGONER20⏱️ Chapters:00:00 — If a Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words, Why Do Leaders Still Use Words?00:42 — Shout Out to Chris Schembra01:10 — The Gaps Between the Bullet Points on Your Resume01:54 — Todd's Career Roller Coaster: Queens to Hollywood04:20 — Moving to LA With No Plan (And Becoming a Bouncer)05:23 — The Rock-Throwing Analogy for Career Direction06:15 — The China Trip That Changed Everything09:06 — How Do You Get People to See What You're Saying?10:37 — Bad Bosses in Hollywood and What They Taught Him12:15 — The Road Not Taken: Leaving Television Forever13:45 — The Trainer Didn't Show Up. Todd Had to Teach 12 CEOs.15:33 — Why the Worst Moments Become the Best Turning Points16:43 — Walking to the Museum of Natural History After Getting Laid Off17:00 — The Childhood Dream of Superman19:23 — [SPONSOR] Magic Mind20:22 — When You See the Light Bulb Go Off in Someone's Mind22:29 — The 4 Categories of Visual Leadership25:39 — Can We Control the Pictures in Our Head?30:27 — What Great Leaders Say Differently Than Everyone Else31:17 — Vision Without Trust Is Just a Pipe Dream33:09 — The Bricklayer Analogy: Purpose Changes Performance35:34 — 1,500 Books in 28 Years: How Todd Learns37:55 — Where Do You Find Time to Read, Teach, Coach, and Lead?40:24 — Why Todd Doesn't Chase Instagram46:13 — AI Writing Posts to AI Reading Posts: What's the Point?46:27 — The 4 G's: Genuine, Generous, Gracious, Grateful48:09 — The Paradox of Generosity: Why Givers Receive50:44 — The Pattern Behind the Most Successful People52:19 — Marshall Goldsmith, Dan Pink, and Paying It Forward56:22 — Final Thought: "The Real Voyage of Discovery" 🔗 Connect with Todd Cherches:► Website: https://www.toddcherches.com► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddcherches/► TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/todd_cherches_the_power_of_visual_thinking► Book: https://amzn.to/visualeadership⸻🎙️ About Jack:I'm Jack Wagoner, 19-year-old Behavioral Neuroscience & Philosophy student at Northeastern University London, TEDx speaker, and host of The Grateful Podcast: a top 2.5% global podcast with 120+ episodes and guests including David Meltzer and Dan Millman. My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailIn a world where the masculinity crisis is top of mind, this conversation couldn't be more important.Trey Tucker is a licensed therapist with over a million followers known as Rugged Counseling. He works with men who look successful on the outside but feel lost, numb, and quietly desperate on the inside. His new book, Tough Enough, is the first book ever written specifically for men in their 20s — and in this conversation, he explains why young men haven't just suppressed their emotions. They've suppressed their ability to dream.📕 "Tough Enough" by Trey Tucker — out now: https://www.amazon.com/Tough-Enough-Cultivate-Purpose-Strength/dp/0310370566Trey shares the study that proves achievement actually makes you feel worse, why 95% of your daily thoughts are identical to yesterday's, and the single question he asks every stuck young man that cracks them wide open. He also tells the story of a student who was about to end his life — and the devastatingly simple thing that stopped him.This is the conversation I wish I had at 16. If you're a man who feels distracted, restless, or like you're meant for more but can't access it: press play.⏱️ Chapters:00:00 — The Quiet Numbness Among Young Men01:05 — The Study That Proves Achievement Makes You Emptier03:24 — Social Media Is Pushing You Toward the Wrong Goals05:42 — The Missing Ingredient: Purpose Beyond Yourself07:55 — You Don't Need a Following to Make an Impact09:09 — "He Was About to End His Life. I Just Said His Name."10:09 — Why Action Feels So Threatening to Your Brain13:17 — 60,000 Thoughts a Day. 95% Are Yesterday's.15:18 — How Fast You Can Actually Rewire Your Thinking16:58 — Why Men Suppress Everything (And What It's Costing You)18:17 — Your Desires Aren't the Enemy20:31 — "What's Your Dream?" — The Answer That Broke Me24:25 — Are Your Dreams Yours, or Social Media's?26:04 — The Sacrifice Trap: When Giving Becomes Self-Destruction29:14 — The Nice Guy vs. The Bad Boy: A Therapist's Honest Take33:30 — [SPONSOR] Magic Mind34:29 — Why Trey Wrote the First Book for Guys in Their 20s38:08 — Culture Left Young Men Behind. Now What?39:41 — Why Young Men Are Returning to Faith in Record Numbers43:44 — Bring Mentors Back: The One Action That Changes Everything46:31 — "You're an Interview Jedi" — Trey's Final Words🔗 Follow Trey Tucker:► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruggedcounseling/► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ruggedcounseling► Book: https://www.amazon.com/Tough-Enough-Cultivate-Purpose-Strength/dp/0310370566⸻🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Free Resonance Protocol: https://jackwagoner.co/download► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected] for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking. I'm Jack Wagoner — 19-year-old Behavioral Neuroscience & Philosophy student, TEDx speaker, co-founder of Open Project, and host of The Grateful Podcast — a top 2.5% global podcast with 120+ episodes and guests including David Meltzer and Dan Millman. My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailHe went to Wharton. He worked at Goldman Sachs. He was worth $35 million.Then the 2008 crash took everything, and his bank told him to intentionally destroy his own credit before they'd even talk to him.In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack sits down with Stefan Whitwell – investment banker turned financial advisor, Zen monastery resident, and father of four — to talk about what happens when the life you built collapses overnight.Stefan shares the moment he couldn't afford his daughter's summer camp, the mentor who asked the most irrational question he'd ever heard, why he tells his kids "I hope you fail," and what living in a Japanese Zen monastery at 20 years old (as the second foreigner in 600 years)taught him about leading from the heart.This conversation will change how you think about failure, resilience, and what real wealth actually means.Chapters:00:00 — Worth $35 Million, Then Lost It All00:54 — "I Couldn't Even Buy a Refrigerator"01:59 — Identity Crisis: When the Phone Goes Cold03:08 — The People Who Disappeared04:58 — The Moment He Couldn't Say Yes to His Daughter05:20 — The Bike Analogy: How to Talk to Your Kids About Failure07:26 — Kids Know When You're Faking It09:37 — Why Leading From Your Head Only Gets You So Far10:55 — Rock Bottom: Shutting Down His Heart12:45 — What Does a Heart-Led Life Actually Look Like?14:29 — Trust Is Built by Listening, Not Pitching16:40 — You Have to Feel It, Not Just Think It18:32 — Did Losing Everything Make Him More Human?20:10 — The System Crushed Good People in 200821:43 — The Bank Told Him to Destroy His Own Credit24:46 — Grace for Others, High Standards for Yourself26:00 — The Mentor's Question That Changed His Life29:15 — [SPONSOR] Magic Mind30:14 — How He Turned Pain Into Purpose31:45 — "Would You Do It Again?" — His Honest Answer33:52 — How Losing Everything Changed How He Raises His Kids36:29 — "I Haven't Fallen Once." "I'm Sorry."39:51 — What High Quality Failure Looks Like41:50 — Ray Dalio's Principles and Learning From Mistakes43:42 — Dropping Out of Wharton to Study With Zen Monks46:49 — The Interview With a Zen Master (That Made No Sense)47:47 — Second Foreigner in 600 Years51:03 — The Soy Sauce Incident53:30 — The Monk Who Couldn't Talk Him Out of It56:57 — The Kamikaze Painting: A Story of Forgiveness59:29 — What Stefan Is Grateful For🔗 Connect with Stefan Whitwell:► Website: https://whitwelladvisors.com► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitwell/► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanwhitwell/🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Free Resonance Protocol: https://jackwagoner.co/download► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner💬 If this conversation moved you, send it to someone who's going through a hard chapter right now. 🙏Subscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. ⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 19-year-old college student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailYou're not lazy. You're not broken. You're lost.And the reason you're lost is simpler than you think.In this solo episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack breaks down why so many young people — and even millionaire CEOs — still feel directionless. He shares the two approaches to finding what you want, why 95% of people don't have a clear written goal, and the visualisation exercise that changed everything for him.Jack also shares how he went from having no plan to landing a TEDx talk in London — and why the journey from "I have no idea how" to actually getting the thing is the most extraordinary part of life.If you've been telling yourself "I don't know what I want" for too long, this is your wake-up call.Chapters:00:00 — Why Everyone Feels Lost02:15 — Two Ways to Find Direction04:30 — Why I Started Podcasting With No Plan06:00 — The Fear of Committing to a Goal07: — 95% of People Don't Have a Written Goal09:15 — What Do You Actually Want? (Bob Proctor's 3 Things)11:00 — Stop Drowning Out Your Own Thoughts13:00 — The Visualisation Exercise That Changes Everything15:30 — The Sunk Cost Fallacy Is Keeping You Stuck🧠 More from Jack:► Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: www.jackwagoner.co► Get my free gratitude protocol: https://www.jackwagoner.co/download📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts💬 If this episode hit home, send it to someone who needs to hear it. A review goes a long way too. 🙏Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/support📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:Jack Wagoner is a performance architect and the creator of the Duality of Gratitude and Ambition, a proprietary framework designed to bridge the critical gap between high-level achievement and internal fulfillment. As the host of The Grateful Podcast, Wagoner has spent years deconstructing the mental paradigms of the world’s elite speakers, authors, psychologists, and entrepreneurs. He has read hundreds of books and paid thousands in mentorship—synthesizing the laws of success from the lineages of Bob Proctor, Tony Robbins, and Marcus Aurelius into a new standard for modern leadership.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailThe people everyone trustsare often the ones burning out the fastest.In episode 121 of The Grateful Podcast, Jack sits down with Leah Marone, psychotherapist, TEDx speaker, and author of The Serial Fixer, to explore why the most caring and emotionally intelligent people often feel the most drained, overwhelmed, and unseen.Leah breaks down how “helping” can quietly turn into control, why stepping back feels wrong even when it’s healthy, and how serial fixing is often driven by fear, identity, and the need for validation. Together, they unpack people-pleasing, burnout, internal vs external fixing, parenting dynamics, leadership mistakes, and the importance of learning how to support without solving.This conversation is for anyone who:•Feels responsible for other people’s emotions•Jumps in too quickly to fix problems•Struggles with burnout despite good intentions•Wants healthier, more sustainable relationshipsThis isn’t about becoming less compassionate.It’s about learning how to care without losing yourself.Timestamps:00:00 The personality everyone trusts01:06 Why high empathy leads to exhaustion02:57 What serial fixing really is05:04 Helping vs ego06:52 Compassion disguised as control08:52 People pleasing and validation10:51 Support vs solving12:18 How to hold space properly13:49 Why “tell me more” changes everything17:51 Internal serial fixing19:42 Soothing the inner critic22:25 Talking to yourself productively24:43 Why calm feels uncomfortable27:12 Gratitude vs problem scanning29:58 Productivity obsession and burnout33:22 Anxiety, presence, and burnout34:16 Leadership mistakes that exhaust teams36:44 When fixing backfires38:22 Parenting without control40:21 Awareness as the first step44:04 How serial fixers can start today45:51 Where to find Leah and her work46:55 Gratitude and closing reflectionsConnect with Leah:Website: https://www.leahmarone.com/Buy the Serial Fixer: https://www.serial-fixer.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahmaronelcsw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmaronelcsw/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7rwtc5s_KcTZMHSJng-FQSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailThe Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 120Every piece of self-improvement content you consume promises results.Money. Health. Relationships.But here’s the uncomfortable truth: most of it is keeping you stuck.In this solo episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack breaks down a pattern he’s noticed after interviewing 100+ high performers — the most successful people aren’t winning because of better strategies. They’re winning because of their mindset.Jack explains why strategy-first content dominates social media, why endless learning creates confusion instead of clarity, and how consuming advice from too many sources can quietly sabotage your progress. He shares lessons from Bob Proctor, David Meltzer, Grant Cardone, and his own experience building this podcast — including the pressure, impatience, comparison, and gratitude that come with it.This episode isn’t about learning more.It’s about applying less — intentionally.If you feel motivated but scattered, inspired but stuck, or addicted to self-improvement without real change, this episode is your reset.Chapters:00:00 The Core Motivations Behind Self-Improvement01:59 The Importance of Mindset in Achieving Success05:21 Applying Knowledge vs. Accumulating It12:53 The Role of Gratitude in Personal Growth16:13 Cherishing Family and Staying Grateful► Get my gratitude protocol (From Burnt Out to Grateful – $10)Transform your identity, energy, and purpose using the exact practices that rebuilt my life: https://jackwagoner.gumroad.com/l/burnt-out-to-grateful► WAGONER20 for 20% off Magic Mind Mental Performance shots and 48% off subscriptions ⬇https://www.magicmind.com/WAGONER20📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7rwtc5s_KcTZMHSJng-FQSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailThe Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 119Guesting Taz HiggsMost people never stop to ask what they actually want.They chase what they were told to want.In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack sits down with Taz Higgs, an 18-year-old entrepreneur and sales mentor, to unpack how inherited beliefs from school, family, and society quietly shape our decisions — and why so many ambitious people feel lost even when they’re “doing everything right.”Taz breaks down the law of exposure, why learning from people who haven’t lived the life you want is dangerous, and how a single shift in perspective can collapse years of confusion. They explore authenticity vs people-pleasing, wanting vs needing, sales as a mirror of identity, and why most people don’t actually know who they are.This isn’t motivation.It’s deconditioning.If you’ve ever felt driven but disconnected, successful but misaligned, or unsure whether the life you’re chasing is actually yours — this conversation will challenge you in the best way possible.00:00 Welcome & breaking inherited rules00:41 “I knew school was cooked”02:33 Learning from people who’ve never done it04:19 When exposure changes everything05:45 You can’t unsee a new perspective07:08 Why entrepreneurship feels risky10:28 Pick your hard11:42 Why Taz chose business13:27 Wanting vs truly wanting14:59 The filter we see goals through16:55 Authenticity vs posing18:20 What we actually want at the core20:21 Conformity of wants22:36 Authenticity as the highest state24:11 Identity masks & protection26:14 Sales, people-pleasing, and truth29:27 Gratitude & internal alignment30:38 Where identity patterns come from32:52 Asking better questions34:20 Learning from people with results35:19 Why investing in yourself works37:53 Parents, resistance, and proof40:45 Safety vs freedom41:13 What Taz actually wants43:01 Final reflections► Get my gratitude protocol (From Burnt Out to Grateful – $10)Transform your identity, energy, and purpose using the exact practices that rebuilt my life: https://jackwagoner.gumroad.com/l/burnt-out-to-grateful► WAGONER20 for 20% off Magic Mind Mental Performance shots and 48% off subscriptions ⬇https://www.magicmind.com/WAGONER20► Connect with TazInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tazhiggs/📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailMost people don’t fail because they lack discipline.They fail because they ignore themselves.In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack sits down with Paige Goldstein, founder of The Ripple Effect, to explore why intuition often speaks before logic—and what happens when you finally listen.Paige shares the moment a somatic breathwork session in Cape Town made it undeniable that it was time to leave her dream corporate job, even though she had no clear plan for what was next. Together, they unpack why slowing down creates clarity, how fear acts as a compass rather than a stop sign, and why so many ambitious people feel lost despite “doing everything right.”This conversation goes far beyond career advice. It’s about identity, authenticity, gratitude, and the cost of living out of alignment—especially in a world obsessed with optimization, formulas, and external validation.If you’ve ever felt driven but restless, successful but disconnected, or called to something deeper you can’t yet explain, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.In this episode, we explore:Why intuition speaks before logicHow stillness reveals what busyness hidesFear as a compass, not a warningThe hidden reason ambitious people feel emptyAuthenticity vs formulas in content creationWhy LinkedIn is uniquely powerful for soul-led creatorsThe danger of outsourcing your voice to AIGratitude as identity, not just appreciationCreating success that feels easeful, not forcedTimestamps:00:00 – Welcome & aligned missions01:28 – The breathwork moment that changed everything05:04 – Slowing down vs taking action06:28 – Fear as a compass08:00 – Social fear & belonging10:17 – Reprogramming the subconscious13:25 – Authenticity and The Ripple Effect15:58 – Why LinkedIn is the hardest—and best—platform17:19 – Inner work vs outer work18:39 – Throat chakra & truthful expression22:06 – AI, content, and losing the soul24:46 – Why people crave feeling over information26:04 – Finding your unique voice27:53 – Art vs formulas30:18 – 1,000 true fans & sustainability33:58 – Purpose vs chasing outcomes35:16 – Early signs of alignment37:46 – Gratitude as transformation40:29 – Why LinkedIn is different43:25 – Energy > optimization46:06 – Choosing the right creation medium49:23 – Gratitude + ambition52:49 – Final reflections► Get my gratitude protocol (From Burnt Out to Grateful – $10)Transform your identity, energy, and purpose using the exact practices that rebuilt my life: https://jackwagoner.gumroad.com/l/burnt-out-to-grateful► WAGONER20 for 20% off Magic Mind Mental Performance shots and 48% off subscriptions ⬇https://www.magicmind.com/WAGONER20► Connect with PaigeLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paigegoldstein📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7rwtc5s_KcTZMHSJng-FQSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream:Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailHe’s 10 years old.He’s already speaking on national stages.And he refuses to dream smaller.In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, I sit down with William Miller, the youngest guest in the show’s history. William has been speaking publicly since age 8, challenging adults, inspiring kids, and reminding us what bravery actually looks like.We talk about:Why age doesn’t determine valueWhy teachers telling kids to “dream smaller” is dangerousHow bravery is built, not bornWhy giving matters more than chasing successAnd what happens when a kid never stops believing in himselfThis conversation isn’t just inspiring.It’s a mirror.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Age Perception04:43 The Importance of Bravery07:45 Building Strong Relationships10:51 Learning from Mentors15:00 Dreaming Big17:50 The Power of Unlearning21:05 Habits and Personal Growth23:47 Using Gifts to Help Others27:48 Fictional Heroes and Inspiration30:44 Overcoming Challenges and Nerves33:48 The Role of Gratitude36:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts► Get my gratitude protocol (From Burnt Out to Grateful – $10)Transform your identity, energy, and purpose using the exact practices that rebuilt my life: https://jackwagoner.gumroad.com/l/burnt-out-to-grateful► WAGONER20 for 20% off Magic Mind Mental Performance shots and 48% off subscriptions ⬇https://www.magicmind.com/WAGONER20► Connect with WilliamWebsite: https://www.itswilliammiller.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williammillerspeaker/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7rwtc5s_KcTZMHSJng-FQSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailWAGONER20 for 20% off Magic Mind Mental Performance shots and 48% off subscriptions ⬇https://www.magicmind.com/WAGONER20Is your ambition actually hurting you? In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner breaks down the dangerous difference between being lazy and being fragmented.Most ambitious people aren't lazy—they are simply putting their energy into too many places at once. If you feel like you're working 24/7 but seeing zero results, you are suffering from fragmentation. Learn why "pressurized water" is the ultimate analogy for success, how the "metabolic tax" of multitasking destroys your brain, and why doing less might actually be the key to achieving more.🚀 SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Magic Mind, the world's first productivity shot. Stop the fragmentation and get into flow. Timestamps: 0:00 - Laziness vs. Fragmentation: The shocking truth 1:19 - Why I’d rather be LAZY than distracted 2:20 - The "School System" trap (Ambition with no results) 4:00 - The wealthy have Time AND Money 5:40 - The Pressurized Water Theory (How to focus energy) 6:25 - The physical pain of losing focus (Metabolic Tax) 7:00 - My 15-day experiment with Magic Mind 8:39 - Final thoughts & GratitudeSupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/support📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailDan Millman joins The Grateful Podcast to reveal the deeper truths behind The Way of the Peaceful Warrior. At 18, I’m the same age Dan was when his real journey with “Socrates” began—and this conversation bridges that gap in a way I’ve never heard before.We dive into why you can’t control your feelings, why your actions shape your life far more than your thoughts, why young people feel so lost, the real meaning of presence, how to handle stress, and why “effort over time” is the most important spiritual practice there is.Dan also shares his 4-minute daily meditation that has changed thousands of lives, the myth of motivation, what flow state really is, and how gratitude becomes powerful only when it shifts from emotion to behavior.  If you’ve ever felt burned out, scattered, or stuck in your own head, this episode will reconnect you with the peace and clarity you’ve been looking for.clarity you’ve been looking for.Timestamps:00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery13:26 Responsibility for Feelings vs. Actions25:14 The Impact of Personal Growth on Others30:54 Navigating Life's Journey35:17 The Importance of Purpose36:38 Living in the Present Moment41:31 Understanding Flow State47:23 Managing Stress Effectively51:40 Evolution of Perspectives55:22 The Power of Gratitude57:17 Introduction to Gratitude and Humanity57:46 The Importance of Human Connection and Authenticity► Get my gratitude protocol (From Burnt Out to Grateful – $10)Transform your identity, energy, and purpose using the exact practices that rebuilt my life: https://jackwagoner.gumroad.com/l/burnt-out-to-grateful► WAGONER20 for 20% off Magic Mind Mental Performance shots and 48% off subscriptions ⬇https://www.magicmind.com/WAGONER20► Connect with Dan MillmanWebsite: https://www.peacefulwarrior.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmillmanpw/The Way of The Peaceful Warrior: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Peaceful-Warrior-Changes-Lives/dp/1932073205📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7rwtc5s_KcTZMHSJng-FQSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailThis solo episode is the most important thing I’ve ever recorded.Most people think gratitude is just writing three things down in a notebook… but that’s level one. And if you stop there, you never unlock the energy, identity, and direction you’re actually searching for.In this episode, I break down the five levels of gratitude that rebuilt my life — from material gratitude, to emotional gratitude, to identity-based gratitude, all the way up to future gratitude (the same technique used by elite performers, neuroscientists, and world-class creators).If you’ve been feeling unmotivated, lost, burned out, or stuck in loops of comparison… this episode will show you exactly why — and how to fix it at the identity level.And if you want to go even deeper, I just released my first ebook: From Burnt Out to Grateful, a 25-page, step-by-step version of this exact protocol.Get it here → https://jackwagoner.gumroad.com/l/burnt-out-to-grateful/o43xuwnUse this link in the description for 10% off.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:• Why basic gratitude stops working after a month• The fastest way to shift your emotional state in under 60 seconds• How to rewire your identity using gratitude for actions• How to build discipline without forcing it• Why identity traits like “persistence” or “discipline” are the real leverage points• How to use future gratitude to create clarity and direction• The neuroscience behind gratitude + locus of control• How this simple protocol snapped me out of burnout at 18📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7rwtc5s_KcTZMHSJng-FQSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.#TheGratefulPodcast #JackWagoner #SelfImprovement #Motivation #PersonalGrowth #Gratitude #Ambition #Focus #Mindset #Greatness #GoAllIn #Discipline #Purpose #LifeAdvice #EntrepreneurshipSupport the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailWhat if the reason you’re not great isn’t because you’re lazy — but because you’re too divided?In this solo episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner reveals the most dangerous advice almost everyone follows without realizing it — the myth of “balance.” At 18 years old, Jack has built a global podcast, a clothing brand, and a philosophy around the duality of gratitude and ambition. But in this episode, he shares the truth he’s learned: you can’t master anything until you’re willing to go all in.If you’ve ever felt pulled in ten directions, unsure where to focus, or scared to commit to one path — this conversation will change the way you see greatness forever.You’ll learn:• Why “balance” can secretly destroy your potential• How spreading your energy keeps you average• The mindset shift that separates good from great• Why belief and gratitude make success inevitable• How to break your attachment to comfort and go all in📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7rwtc5s_KcTZMHSJng-FQSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.#TheGratefulPodcast #JackWagoner #SelfImprovement #Motivation #PersonalGrowth #Gratitude #Ambition #Focus #Mindset #Greatness #GoAllIn #Discipline #Purpose #LifeAdvice #Entrepreneurship #SuccessMindset #PsychologyOfSuccess #BecomingGreat #MotivationalPodcastSupport the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailWhat background or upbringing is more likely to cultivate greatness:Adversity or support?The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner episode 112, guesting Alan LazarosSupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/supportAfter losing his father in a car accident, Alan Lazaros re-engineered his life with 11 years of relentless discipline and gratitude. In this episode of The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner, Alan shares how adversity became his competitive advantage and why comfort kills growth.We talk about how grit beats privilege, how to turn trauma into self-belief, and why gratitude isn’t weakness — it’s power.By the end, you’ll understand why your hardest moments create your edge. If you’ve ever felt behind but refused to stay there, this one’s for you.Key Takeaways1.Adversity builds skills that comfort never teaches.Struggle forces focus, resilience, and self-belief that become unfair advantages later.2.Gratitude multiplies ambition.Without gratitude, drive turns into desperation; with it, ambition feels alive again.3.Proof before belief.Alan’s “State, Prove, Self-Assign” process shows that confidence is earned by repetition, not affirmation.4.Awareness is the real data advantage.Success depends on how accurately you see yourself, others, and the world.5.Your past doesn’t define you — your response does.If the future you envision is brighter than the past you remember, you create hope and momentum.⸻⏱ Timestamps00:00  The car accident that changed everything — Alan Lazaros origin story01:30  Why gratitude became his daily discipline after tragedy03:45  Jack on using pain as fuel instead of excuses04:40  The Victim → Villain → Hero → Guide framework explained for self-belief08:15  Why most people stay stuck in comfort and coast mode10:45  How adversity creates grit and competitive advantage12:40  “State, Prove, Self-Assign” — the formula for confidence17:00  How to focus when you want to do everything20:10  The Tesla metaphor for self-awareness and blind spots25:00  Why accurate self-image determines success27:40  Thinking as a survival tool — the neuroscience of resilience32:00  Balancing theory and practice for long-term growth34:15  Why ambition without gratitude leads to burnout36:30  Hope math: Future greater than Past equals Fulfillment38:20  Closing lesson — Being poor made me rich⸻Find Alan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/?hl=en-gbLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/Website: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/about/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBo--QvPHbGOrO13C0Xyybg📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7rwtc5s_KcTZMHSJng-FQSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailThe Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 110Guesting Hala TahaHelp The Grateful Podcast grow: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/supportIn this episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with Hala Taha, the unstoppable CEO of YAP Media and host of the Young and Profiting Podcast, to uncover how she turned grief, loss, and uncertainty into growth, abundance, and global impact.Hala opens up about losing her father to COVID, launching YAP Media from her basement, and building one of the most successful podcast agencies in the world — all while staying grounded in gratitude.This conversation dives deep into:•The power of gratitude during loss•The mindset behind massive success•Why your personal brand is your moat in the age of AI•The law of attraction (and GOYA: Get Off Your Ass)•How to find mentors, build consistency, and scale impact⏱ Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & Hala Taha’s Background1:30 – The Worst Year That Became the Best: Losing Her Dad in 20206:30 – How Gratitude and Legacy Fueled Her Ambition9:00 – Inspiring a New Generation of Entrepreneurs11:00 – If She Were 18 Again — Where She’d Start Today14:50 – Does School Still Matter in the Creator Economy?19:15 – Working for Free and Finding the Right Mentor24:30 – Building Natural Talent into a Career26:50 – Balancing Gratitude & Ambition (Benjamin Hardy’s Gap vs Gain)29:00 – What Drives Hala Now — Beyond Money32:00 – AI and Authenticity on LinkedIn35:00 – The Future of Podcasting and Personal Brands36:00 – Law of Attraction and Taking Action (“Law of GOYA”)41:00 – Leaving a Legacy of Gratitude42:20 – Where to Find Hala & Closing Reflections🔗 Connect with Hala Taha•🎧 Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting•💼 YAP Media: https://yapmedia.com/•📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/?hl=en•💬 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.#HalaTaha #GratefulPodcast #JackWagoner #PodcastInterview #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #Gratitude #Ambition #SelfImprovement #YAPMedia #CreatorEconomy #PersonalBranding #Motivation #SuccessSupport the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailSupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/supportWhat if curiosity isn’t the problem — it’s your lack of focus?In this episode, I sit down with Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch, to explore how to turn curiosity into purpose, risk into growth, and rock bottom into rebirth. From reselling golf balls at 10 to walking away from a C-suite aerospace career, Alex shares how reflection, faith, and focus shaped his journey into one of the leading voices in podcasting.Key Discussion Points:Turning curiosity into creative powerBuilding self-discipline in the age of distractionKnowing when to pivot vs. when to persistFacing your thoughts to find clarityHow failure built his faith and foundationWhy podcasting is the next frontier of mediaThe mindset behind PodMatch’s million-dollar mission🎯 If this episode resonates, share it with a friend chasing their own leap of faith.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:03:00–05:20 — The entrepreneurial spark: golf balls and curiosity05:20–08:00 — Harnessing curiosity without distraction08:00–10:00 — Pivoting without quitting too early10:00–14:00 — Leaving aerospace for the unknown14:00–18:30 — The power of solitude and self-reflection18:30–21:20 — Standing out when everyone conforms21:20–25:00 — Taking calculated risks and embracing failure25:00–29:00 — Luck, skill, and the power of showing up29:00–33:00 — Hitting rock bottom and finding faith33:00–36:00 — Gratitude through loss and rebuilding character36:00–40:00 — Why podcasting is booming40:00–43:30 — Creating PodMatch: solving a real problem43:30–46:00 — Gratitude, service, and leading with purposeFind Alex:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexsanfilippo7/?hl=enWebsite: https://alexsanfilippo.com/Podmatch: https://podmatch.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac1FSxMFGDhu1a95NfgqUnW8t80PW3UwMyQH2e0u_Le8o2W-iWaVyKpU6BRsQ_aem_ALe_076YGG9zcAWOi60N6A📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7rwtc5s_KcTZMHSJng-FQSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailSupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/supportWhat if ambition isn’t the problem—it’s the reason you feel lost?In this episode, hypnotherapist Joey Labossiere and I dive into how gratitude, awareness, and letting go can reconnect you to your purpose. Joey shares how hitting rock bottom while “having it all” forced him to rebuild from within—and how that shift unlocked real peace and abundance.Key Discussion Points:When success feels emptyGratitude as realignment, not complacencyEscaping the loop of self-improvementHealing the subconscious patterns that run usThe difference between ambition and wholenessWhy awareness changes everything🎧 If this hits home, subscribe and share it with someone chasing more but needing less.⏱ TIMESTAMPS 03:00 – Gratitude that isn’t complacency06:30 – Rock bottom inside “the perfect life”09:45 – The 28-day practice that changed everything14:25 – Why ambitious people feel so lost17:40 – Letting go of making everything a “big deal”20:45 – How to stop overanalyzing yourself25:50 – Reprogramming the subconscious28:15 – Escaping the toxic side of self-help33:30 – Manifesting without limits37:10 – Visualizing from feeling, not form43:00 – Finding your gift and trusting it46:40 – Letting passion open invisible doors50:10 – Fear of losing what you love55:00 – The mansion of your mind59:30 – Meditation and meeting your true selfFind Joey:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeylabossiere/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwxPf5zPuYZJxMhVZ1-MlkQWebsite: https://www.joeylabossiere.com/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7rwtc5s_KcTZMHSJng-FQSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailThe Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 107Guesting Tristan GregoireClarity isn’t found in a plan. It’s found in the process.In this episode of The Grateful Podcast, I sit down with 24-year-old Tristan Gregoire, founder of The Best Self Protocol. Tristan went from being a chronic overthinker, stuck in endless vision boards and anxiety, to creating clarity, confidence, and real change.We talk about how he broke the loop of consuming endless self-help without action, why small steps compound into transformation, and how imperfect action beats the perfect plan every time. Tristan shares the paradox of success — that gratitude and ambition can co-exist — and why your life depends on the story you tell yourself.By the end, you’ll feel clearer, calmer, and more connected to your own path.Key PointsFrom dreamer to doer in 10 yearsThe 1% rule and compounding changeWhy imperfect action beats perfect plansTools vs. effort: where to draw the lineRelationships, self-love, and clarityThe story that shapes your life👉 Share this with someone who feels lost — it might give them the clarity they need.Timestamps:03:15–05:33 From overthinking to action05:33–08:45 The 1% rule and compounding growth08:45–11:02 Principles vs. habits: the foundation of self11:02–13:25 Imperfect action beats the perfect plan13:25–17:29 How to create clarity through introspection17:29–20:45 Why failure is actually clarity20:45–23:39 Technology, AI, and the quick-fix trap23:39–26:31 Using tools without losing yourself26:31–30:42 Why the process matters more than the outcome30:42–34:04 Where it matters most to “show up” as you34:04–39:25 Relationships, self-love, and the lonely chapter39:25–43:40 What it means to truly love yourself43:40–47:29 Life as a story, not a destination47:29–54:17 The power of storytelling in identity54:17–59:17 Aligning who we are, who we want to be, and who we think we areSupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/supportFind Tristan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtristangregoire/?hl=en 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7rwtc5s_KcTZMHSJng-FQSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailThe Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 106Guesting David Lorimer AKA  ⁨@today.iam.grateful⁩  Gratitude isn’t soft. It’s power.In this episode, I sit down again with David Lorimer, the man behind the Today I Am Grateful movement followed by over 400,000 people. Online, David is known for posting daily videos on what he is grateful for and is at the forefront of the gratitude moment. However, this isn’t just a list of nice things. We dive into how gratitude can literally save your life, how to find it when everything falls apart, and why society has made it “against the rules” to enjoy where you are.David shares his lowest point, when he couldn’t even name one thing to be grateful for—until a flash of blue from a bird changed everything. From there we explore toxic positivity, why success never feels enough, and how gratitude flips pain into growth.This one left me buzzing. I promise you’ll never look at gratitude the same way again.Key Discussion Points•Losing yourself and finding gratitude•The bluebird that started it all•Why success always moves the goalpost•Toxic positivity vs. real healing•Turning anger and sadness into gratitude👉 If this episode helped you, share it with someone who needs it.Chapters:00:00 The Power of Gratitude11:55 Levels of Gratitude21:55 Finding Joy in the Ordinary30:02 The Interdependence of Life33:39 The Journey of Gratitude38:51 Navigating Difficult Days43:08 Building a Positive Community46:54 Creating Local Change54:10 The Balance of Emotions01:00:18 Gratitude as a Tool for Change01:06:27 Introduction and Gratitude01:06:57 Podcast Structure and Future EpisodesSupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/supportFind David:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/today.iam.grateful/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@today.iam.gratefulYouTube:  @today.iam.grateful  📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7rwtc5s_KcTZMHSJng-FQSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailMost people travel across the world chasing postcards and Instagram photos. But the kids at Buckingham Palace weren’t watching the guards — they were chasing pigeons.In this solo episode, I break down why the little things might actually be the biggest sources of joy. From Yuval Noah Harari’s idea of “shared realities” to why our culture conditions us to love the Eiffel Tower more than our backyard, I explore: • Why chasing happiness often leaves us disappointed • How our expectations dilute joy • Why children might be the real teachers of happiness • What travel habits reveal about our deeper psychology • How to find joy in ordinary places (yes, even pigeons)If you’ve ever wondered why that big trip didn’t feel as magical as you expected, this episode is for you.👉 If this resonates, share it with someone who’s been chasing the wrong thing. Let’s grow the Grateful community together.Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/support📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailHave you ever achieved something you thought would make you happy… only to feel a hollow kind of disappointment instead? In this solo episode, I dig into new Harvard research on how mind-wandering and overthinking steal joy, and why chasing big goals doesn’t necessarily bring peace. We’ll explore personal stories, psychological traps, and small shifts that actually move the needle — not just on success, but on contentment.Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/supportKey Takeaways: • Happiness isn’t a finish line you cross with a goal — often, the chasing steals the joy. • Your mind wandering to what could be is a huge thief of contentment. • Metrics (followers, achievements) can feel empty unless anchored in meaning. • Tiny rituals + gratitude + noticing small wins help you feel grounded now, not later.Resources & References: • Harvard study on mind wandering & well-being (Author, Year) • Article in Emotion (2024) on evaluative overthinking📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailIn 1978, researchers compared two groups you’d never expect: lottery winners and accident victims who had become paraplegic. The results shocked the world.Within a year, both groups had returned to nearly the same level of happiness as before.This is the science of hedonic adaptation — our brain’s tendency to normalize no matter what happens. Winning millions. Losing everything. We always come back to baseline.But here’s the hopeful part: your baseline isn’t fixed. You can raise it.In this episode, I break down: • The famous “lottery vs. paraplegic” study on baseline happiness. • Why we imagine extremes in the future (arrival fallacy). • Four science-backed ways to elevate your baseline happiness: gratitude, relationships, purposeful work, and meditation. • How to frame the future realistically so you’re no longer disappointed by extremes.🎧 Whether you’re chasing big goals or recovering from setbacks, this episode will show you how to live at a higher baseline.👉 If you find value in this, please leave a review — it helps the show grow and reach more people who need this message.Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/support📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailChad Sonkin lost everything — and somehow came out laughing. This conversation is alive with energy, truth, and the kind of wisdom you only earn through failure. It’s not about grinding harder, it’s about betting on yourself when no one else will, finding joy while you shovel the hard stuff, and adjusting your sail when the wind shifts.Key Discussion Points:• Betting on yourself when no one else will• Turning collapse into a breakthrough• Laughing in the middle of pain• The danger of dreaming too small• Why fun is your secret weapon• Gratitude × ambition: the real formula• Playing life as the infinite gameIf this episode sparked something in you, share it with someone chasing big dreams — or drop a review to let me know what hit home.The Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 101Chapters:00:00 The Power of Inner Belief06:53 Embracing Failure as a Path to Growth13:59 Adjusting Your Sails: Navigating Life's Challenges21:46 The Pursuit of Purpose and Presence30:10 Finding Harmony Between Gratitude and Ambition39:06 The Infinite Game: Long-Term Success54:54 The Journey of Self-Discovery and DreamsSupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/support📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7rwtc5s_KcTZMHSJng-FQSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailHitting 100 episodes feels wild. I started The Grateful Podcast as a 16-year-old kid in France with nothing but curiosity and a mic. Today I’m looking back at the biggest lessons from this journey—the ones that reshaped how I think, how I live, and what I want to build going forward.Key Discussion Points• Gratitude rewires your brain for joy• Do the hard thing, not busywork• Beliefs put ceilings on our potential• Non-attachment means embracing all of life• Anxiety is an engine light, not the problem• Fame and money don’t equal fulfillment• Balancing gratitude with ambition dailyThis is a thank-you episode—for every single person who has tuned in, shared an episode, or just reminded me why I keep going. I’m nowhere near done.00:00–03:24 Why 100 episodes matters03:24–06:49 Gratitude rewires your brain -   ⁨ @today.iam.grateful | 3306:49–10:21 Stop polishing the pedestal -  @JonathanGoodmanCoach   | 4110:21–13:28 Beliefs that cap your ceiling -  @Jbirdfit   | 5313:28–17:19 Non-attachment, eyes-open practice -  @susan-piver | 6517:19–20:30 Anxiety is a check engine light -  @RuggedCounseling   | 9120:30–23:06 Fame and money won’t fill you -  @DavidMeltzer   | 9923:06–27:30 Gratitude and ambition, one pathTune in, reflect with me, and if this show has meant something to you, share it with someone who could use a little gratitude today.Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/support📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7rwtc5s_KcTZMHSJng-FQSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailAt 31, David Meltzer had everything people chase. Money. Fame. The dream wife. And still, he was empty. In this episode we dig into how losing it all led him to gratitude, and why gratitude is way more than just saying “thanks.” If you’ve ever wondered why success can feel hollow, or how to actually build a life that feels full, this one’s for you.Key Discussion Points• Why $100M still felt empty• Gratitude as the real game changer• The 0.1 second habit that works• How gratitude fuels ambition, not kills it• The truth about chasing feelings not stuff• Getting out of your own way• Turning loss into abundance• Living with more than enoughThis chat hit me hard. Gratitude isn’t some fluffy practice. It’s perspective, it’s power, it’s fuel.👉 If you took something from this, share it with a mate who needs to hear it.The Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 99Guesting David MeltzerGet in contact with David: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/davidmeltzer/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCflt1OopRWIApMOjVgZyJ6Q Chapters:00:00 The Pursuit of Potential04:13 Gratitude as a Tool for Fulfillment10:45 Abundance Mindset vs. Scarcity Mindset14:58 Overcoming Self-Interference16:55 Chasing Feelings, Not Material Goals20:56 Introduction to the Conversation with David Meltzer21:21 Exploring the Theme of GratitudeListen to my episode with David Lorimer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-gratitude-can-reframe-your-brain-for-joy-with/id1725776061?i=1000695020562Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/support📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7rwtc5s_KcTZMHSJng-FQSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailDid you know that 60% of young adults say their lives feel purposeless—and half say it’s harming their mental health?That’s from Harvard’s On Edge report. But purpose isn’t just some fluffy idea—it’s essential. Without it, rates of anxiety and depression nearly double.In this episode, I share 7 psychology-backed ways to create more meaning in your life—starting today.These are not hacks or quick fixes. They’re sustainable practices rooted in psychology and real human connection.✨ Here’s what you’ll learn:1.Why deep relationships literally keep you alive2.How serving others sparks a “helper’s high” in your brain3.How to rewrite your life story into one of meaning4.Why goals that go beyond yourself create lasting motivation5.The secret power of active listening & mentorship6.How to explore your identity & values without getting stuck7.Why transcendent practices (like meditation or nature) shift everything🔑 Key Stat: 58% of young adults lack meaning—don’t be one of them. Start with one practice today, and watch your purpose grow.The Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 98Solo EpisodeSupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/support📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailMost people think getting healthy means training harder, eating cleaner, and pushing further. Jim Laird disagrees.After 25+ years coaching everyone from NFL pros to everyday people, Jim’s learned that chasing extreme performance often destroys long-term health. In this episode, he shares the 5 fundamentals that can completely reset your energy, sleep, and mood — without the burnout cycle.We cover:Why most fitness advice failsThe “indoor zoo” effect destroying human healthHealth vs. performance (and why you don’t need to train like a pro athlete)The role of play in building lifelong physical resilienceHow connection + nature can replace 90% of what people chase in gyms and supplementsIf you feel stuck, burnt out, or like you’ve “tried everything” — this episode will change how you think about health forever.Find Jim:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gymlaird/Join the Vitality Brotherhood/Sisterhood → vitalitybrotherhood.comChapters:00:00 Introduction to Health and Wellness Philosophy02:59 The Five Fundamentals of Health05:52 The Importance of Foundation in Fitness08:02 Social Media and Fitness Expectations10:59 The Impact of Modern Technology on Health13:59 The Role of Community and Connection16:56 The Importance of Outdoor Activity20:01 The Dangers of Isolation and Loneliness23:18 The Need for Balance in Modern Life31:21 The Shift from Outdoor Play to Digital Engagement33:35 Understanding Health vs. Performance35:26 The Balance of Athleticism and Health40:40 The Importance of Multi-Sport Participation48:36 Cultural Differences in Athletic Development50:29 Gratitude and Personal Growth📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailMost people think joy is something that happens to you when life is perfect. They wait for the “aha” moment, the dream job, the perfect relationship — and then wonder why they still feel empty when it arrives. In this solo episode, 96, of The Grateful Podcast, Jack shares why joy isn’t a lucky accident, but a skill you can train — just like learning an instrument or building muscle.Backed by science and real-life stories, Jack breaks down 7 powerful, proven habits you can start today to rewire your brain for joy:•Train your brain to notice micro moments•Move your body in ways you love•Savor like a scientist•Do something kind anonymously•Create more than you consume•Connect deeply — even briefly•Practice joy on a delayIf you’ve been feeling burnt out, stuck, or like happiness keeps slipping away, this episode will give you both the mindset shift and the actionable steps to make joy show up more often in your life — without chasing it.Chapters:00:00 Understanding Joy as a Skill01:44 Training Your Brain for Micro Moments04:39 Movement and Joy: Finding Your Flow06:59 Savoring Positive Moments08:26 The Power of Anonymous Kindness09:22 Creating Over Consuming11:07 Deep Connections: The Joy of Conversation13:08 Anticipation: The Joy of Looking ForwardSupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/support📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailWhat if the worst thing that ever happened to you… was actually the beginning of everything good?The Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 95Guesting Jeremy GraterIn this powerful episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with Jeremy Grater—longtime podcaster, father, and co-founder of the newly rebranded BroBots, a podcast on AI and mental health. Jeremy shares how a random knee injury transformed his life, how biking taught him presence, and how purpose is not a job title but a way of being.They dive into: • Why you are the cause AND the solution to your problems • The surprising rise of AI as a therapist substitute • The truth about purpose, ambition, and family • How gratitude can drive ambition, not diminish it • Why Jeremy left status and comfort behind to chase real peace • The link between meditation, neuroscience, and emotional resilience • The cost of chasing the wrong definition of success • The hidden loneliness of growth and how to combat itChapters:00:00 Embracing Radical Responsibility03:06 Finding Peace Through Cycling and Mindfulness06:22 The Journey of Incremental Change09:17 The Importance of Discipline and Consistency12:23 Exploring Purpose and Personal Growth15:23 The Role of Community and Connection18:43 Navigating the Divide in Society21:34 Choosing Presence Over Material Success30:08 Cherishing Simple Moments32:09 The Power of Memory and Reflection34:26 Building Self-Worth in Children36:41 Navigating Confidence and External Validation40:25 The Anticipation of Pain and Joy42:12 Media's Influence on Fear and Anxiety44:42 The Role of AI in Mental Health52:23 Balancing Ambition and GratitudeThis is one of those conversations that makes you stop and re-evaluate everything.🔗 Check out Jeremy’s new project: https://brobots.meFind it on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brobots-health-wellness-and-mindset-in-the-age-of-ai/id1439629193Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/support📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailSupport The Grateful Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/supportYou’ve been taught your whole life that joy comes after success.Get the job → feel proud.Hit six figures → feel fulfilled.Hit the goal → finally feel enough.But what if that formula is broken?In this solo episode, 18-year-old podcast host Jack Wagoner breaks down the real reason so many people feel lost, disconnected, and burnt out—even when they’re doing everything “right.”You’ll learn: • Why your entire reward system is rigged against your joy • How to stop outsourcing your peace to a future version of yourself • The surprising Buddhist insight that will change how you think about time • Why ambition without gratitude guarantees emptiness • How to wake up excited—even if nothing changes externallyThis episode will reprogram the way you think about success, happiness, and identity. If you’re stuck in the cycle of chasing and still don’t feel “there,” this is the conversation you need.Chapters:00:00 Embracing Gratitude and Joy03:20 The Journey is the Goal08:03 Living in the Present Moment10:08 Finding Your Unique Path13:25 The Balance of Gratitude and Ambition📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailJames Brackin started coaching people twice his age at 17. At 21, he’s hosted over 300 episodes of the You Can Too Podcast and built a life completely on his own terms — without college, without a corporate job, and without waiting for permission.In episode 93 of The Grateful Podcast, we go deep on what it really takes to live with intention in your early 20s — from investing in yourself with money you don’t have, to navigating self-doubt, to redefining success outside of social expectations.We talk about: • The Be-Do-Have mindset • Escaping the trap of chasing outcomes • Why most people are just not “f*cking around enough to find out” • How to build credibility as a young creator • Why true success is internal, not externalWhether you’re 18 or 38, this conversation will challenge the way you think about ambition, balance, and what it means to live a life worth living.Timestamps:00:00 Breaking the Mold: Early Success and Self-Investment03:43 Navigating the Balance: Fast-Paced Living vs. Slow Reflection06:56 Building Connections: The Power of Community and Environment09:53 Unlocking Opportunities: How to Attract Influential Guests12:51 Defining Success: Internal vs. External Validation16:05 Finding Your Own Path: The Challenge of Societal Expectations19:15 Investing in Yourself: The Value of Personal Growth22:11 Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Personal Development25:15 The Journey of Self-Discovery: Embracing Change and Growth29:27 The Power of Presence and Anticipation33:24 The Duality of Gratitude and Ambition38:31 Redefining Happiness and Expectations39:15 Designing a Life of Enjoyment43:33 The Role of Environment and Beliefs49:06 Embracing Imposter Syndrome52:54 Trusting Intuition and Discernment57:04 The Importance of Honesty and Self-Awareness🔗 Connect with James: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamesbrackinivLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brackin-iv-506069216🎙️ Listen to You Can Too Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/44fMq0nBTx7YUg0oxXfCeC📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.#GratefulPodcast #JamesBrackin #SelfImprovement #YoungEntrepreneur #PersonalGrowth #BeDoHave #LifeDesignSupport the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailWhy Trying Harder Isn’t Always the AnswerIn this solo episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner flips the hustle narrative on its head.You’re doing everything right. You care more than most. You push harder than anyone you know. So… why isn’t it working?Enter: The Backwards Law.Jack dives deep into the paradox that the more we chase success, happiness, peace, or achievement—the more resistance we create. From his days grinding for a baseball dream to launching a top 2.5% podcast, Jack shares why letting go might just be the secret weapon nobody talks about.This episode explores:• The truth behind why trying too hard creates failure• The difference between surrender and giving up• Why desperation lowers your perceived value• How to move from panic to peace without losing your ambition• A practical framework for chasing goals without losing yourself• A vulnerable look into Jack’s recent internal battles and breakthroughsWhether you’re chasing success, building a dream, or just trying to breathe again—this episode is your invitation to ease up, trust more, and fall back in love with the process.Timestamps:00:00 The Backwards Law: Understanding Resistance03:08 The Pressure to Succeed: A Personal Reflection06:34 The Paradox of Patience and Ambition09:24 Learning from Experience: Wisdom in the Journey10:56 Gratitude and Growth: A Long-Term Perspective🎧 The Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 92 – Recorded in Nova ScotiaSupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/support📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.#TheGratefulPodcast #JackWagoner #BackwardsLaw #LetGoToGrow #GratitudeAndAmbition #PodcastClip #SoloEpisode #MindsetMatters #HighAchiever #MichaelSinger #SurrenderExperiment #TrustTheProcess #PeaceAndProgressSupport the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailThe Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 91Guesting Trey TuckerSupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/supportWhy are so many young people, especially men, feeling lost, anxious, and disconnected?In this powerful episode of The Grateful Podcast, I sit down with therapist Trey Tucker (aka @ruggedcounseling) to unpack the quiet crisis in masculinity and mental health.We dive deep into: • The real reason anxiety is rising in young men • Why the gym, hustle, and self-help culture often mask emotional pain • How to find your calling in a world full of noise • The difference between happiness, joy, and fulfillment • And why being still might be the bravest thing you doIf you’ve ever felt numb, directionless, or just unsure of what it means to be a man today—this conversation is for you.Trey’s wisdom will hit you in the gut and heal you at the same time.Chapters:0:00 Intro – Why young men are confused  3:42 Anxiety is a messenger, not a malfunction  8:19 The trap of instant solutions  13:06 Stop chasing happiness — chase this instead  17:30 How to get unstuck  22:50 3 reasons anxiety is rising today  28:40 What anxiety really wants you to do  33:45 Are you addicted to productivity?  38:10 Gym culture, discipline & emotional avoidance  44:20 Why calling is the antidote to numbness  49:00 Rethinking masculinity  52:35 What Trey would say to every young man  56:00 Gratitude + ambition = fulfillment  59:25 Healing is remembering who you are  1:01:45 Outro + Where to find Trey—🔗 Trey Tucker / Rugged Counseling:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruggedcounseling/?hl=en• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ruggedcounseling?lang=en• Rugged Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@RuggedCounseling/podcasts📺 Watch The Grateful Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7rwtc5s_KcTZMHSJng-FQSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailWhat if your 20s weren’t for burning out… but for biohacking your way to 120?Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/supportIn this mind-expanding episode of The Grateful Podcast, I sit down with Matt, founder of Zenith Health, Dartmouth-trained biomedical engineer, and longevity strategist, to explore how young people can optimize for a longer, more fulfilling life — starting right now.We talk:• The REAL science behind living to 120+• Why VO2 max and HRV matter more than you think• How to build a morning routine like a bioengineer• Why purpose might be the most important longevity tool• The truth about cold plunges, creatine, and supplementsWhether you’re 18 or 80, this episode will make you rethink everything about aging, energy, and what’s possible for your future.🔔 Subscribe for more deep conversations on life, purpose, and performance.📌 Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/my.zenith.project/🎙 Hosted by Jack Wagoner ⏱ Timestamps0:00 – Why Longevity Starts in Your 20s2:00 – Matt’s Blueprint for Living to 1205:40 – The Science Behind VO2 Max & Healthspan9:00 – Is Brian Johnson Actually Crazy?14:00 – Cold Showers, Supplements & Morning Routines23:00 – The Problem With Quick Fix Culture30:00 – Gratitude vs. Complacency38:00 – What The Future of Biomedicine Looks Like50:00 – AI in Surgery & Becoming Iron Man58:00 – The Philosophy of Aging Well#longevity #biohacking #gratefulpodcast #jackwagoner #matthew #vo2max #creatine #healthoptimization #scienceofaging #youngandambitious📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.

Send us Fan MailYou’ve hit your goals—but why does it still feel like something’s missing?In this solo episode, Jack Wagoner flips the script on traditional goal setting and reveals why chasing external achievements will never bring the fulfillment you’re looking for. From his own story of getting into Northeastern to reaching 10K podcast downloads, Jack shares the harsh truth: our goals aren’t broken—our relationship with them is.This episode explores: • Why outcomes never lead to lasting peace • How to reverse-engineer your life based on how you want to feel • The “Be → Do → Have” model that actually works • How to escape the empty high of constant achievement • A practical challenge to help you redefine your goals todayWhether you’re chasing success, growth, or clarity—this episode will help you ground your ambition in presence, alignment, and lasting fulfillment.The Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 89Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/supportChapters:00:00 Redefining Goals: The Problem with Traditional Goal Setting02:32 The Emotional Connection: Why Feelings Matter More05:19 Be, Do, Have: A New Approach to Achieving Fulfillment08:07 Shifting Focus: From Outcomes to Feelings10:47 Living in the Present: Balancing Gratitude and Ambition📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.