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The Ambitious Generation

Jack Wagoner
Gratitude
Entrepreneurship
Personal Development
Ambition
Leadership
Self-Improvement
Meditation
Education
Joy
Anxiety
Mental Health
Happiness
Self-Awareness
Identity
Purpose
Relationships
Sales
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Gen Z is anxious. And Gen Z is ambitious. This show is for those who are both. Twice a week, 19-year-old behavioral neuroscience student and entrepreneur Jack Wagoner sits down with founders, academics, and authors to understand how Gen-Zers can achieve more and live better lives. Guests include Dr. Emily Balcetis, Dr. Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Alan Stein Jr., Chester Elton, Dan Millman, Bob Burg, Davi... more

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Episode 164 of The Ambitious Generation with Jack WagonerRyan Lang spent years in sports radio working with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New York Yankees and ESPN.Then he helped build an 8-figure company in oil and gas.He had the cars, the money and... more

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Episode 163 of The Ambitious Generation with Jack WagonerDr. Richard Weissbourd is a Harvard psychologist and the faculty director of Making Caring Common.His team just surveyed thousands of Gen Zers about meaning and purpose.And he says achievement ... more

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The Ambitious Generation with Jack WagonerEpisode 162Ryan Cass thought 100 miles was as far as his body and mind could go. Then he ran 150. Then he ran across the entire state of South Carolina. In December he's going for 200 miles, to raise money fo... more

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The Ambitious Generation with Jack Wagoner Episode 161

Owen Fitzpatrick has spent close to thirty years studying how belief forms, in boardrooms at Google and Coca-Cola, in Olympic training camps, and in NorthKorea, Rwanda, and Afghanistan. He has ... more

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Ryan Lang
Performance coach and entrepreneur who co-founded an eight-figure oil and gas company
Empire Partners
Episode: 8-Figure Founder: The Scariest Yes of My Life with Ryan Lang | 164
Richard Weissbourd
Child and family psychologist, Harvard senior lecturer, and faculty director of Making Caring Common
Making Caring Common
Episode: Harvard Psychologist: Don’t Get All A’s and Flunk Life with Dr. Richard Weissbourd | 163
Ryan Cass
Ultrarunner and host of the Win Today podcast
Episode: 100-Mile Runner: Your Limit Is Further Than You Think with Ryan Cass | 162
Owen Fitzpatrick
Author of Inner Propaganda, expert on cognition and belief systems
Author, Speaker
Episode: Billionaires Don't Have More Ambition. They Have This One Thing Instead | Owen Fitzpatrick | 161
Trey Roth
Entrepreneur and founder of Yaystack, speaker
Yaystack
Episode: Your Attachment to Being Right Is Holding You Back with Trey Roth
Evan Carmichael
Entrepreneur and YouTube personality known for motivational content
Self-employed / Carmichael Labs
Episode: I Asked Evan Carmichael the Gutting Question I've Been Avoiding | 159
Suneet Bhatt
Author and entrepreneur
makingsensoperpose.com
Episode: The Real Reason You Can’t Find Your Purpose (And How To Fix It) | Suneet Bhatt
Michael McLeod
ADHD expert, Grow Now ADHD specialty organization
Grow Now ADHD
Episode: ADHD Expert: Nobody Should Touch a Phone Before 18 (This Happens When They Do) | Michael Mcleod - 157
Nicholas Epley
World-leading expert on social connection
World-leading expert on social connection
Episode: Social Expert: Why You Can't Connect with Others - Nicholas Epley | 156

Host

Jack Wagoner
Behavioral neuroscience student and entrepreneur

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 293 ratings
  • Jack is taking people places!

    Jack does an incredible job bringing on amazing guests that he learns from himself, which makes it easy for us listeners to learn and grow as well. A+ Keep up the great work!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex Sanfilippo | PodMatch.com
    United Statesa year ago
  • Deep Conversations Rooted in Gratitude

    As a fellow podcast host, I know how much intention it takes to hold space for real, meaningful conversation—and Jack does it beautifully. Being a guest on The Grateful Podcast was a true joy. Jack is thoughtful, present, and genuinely curious, which made for such an engaging experience. He asked insightful questions that sparked deep reflection while still keeping the conversation grounded and accessible. If you’re someone who values growth, gratitude, and honest dialogue, this podcast is absol... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jess | The Great Detour
    United Statesa year ago
  • Grateful for Jack!

    Jack is a smart, thoughtful host who brings genuine insight and positive energy to every episode. His questions are relevant and intentional, and he has a way of making conversations feel both deep and accessible. You can tell he truly cares about the impact he's making, and The Grateful Podcast reflects that. Jack is a bright voice bringing joy, wisdom, and real conversation into the world. Highly recommend giving it a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jbirdfit
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Experience!

    I had the opportunity to get on a podcast with Jack and it was great! While reconnecting and talking about both our entrepreneurial adventures I felt inspired and excited. He was prepared so there wasn’t a dull moment. Overall it was a great experience, I’m excited to see what he has planned next!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Judah Payeur
    United States2 years ago
  • So cool!

    I think it’s really cool my cousin has his own podcast! i really like the ideas and the content of it! yay jack!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IkepinapLOL
    United States2 years ago

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Reviews praise conversations that feel both deep and accessible, with an emphasis on honest reflection.
Listeners describe Jack as thoughtful, curious, prepared, and intentional in his questions.
Listeners value the mix of interviews, book and article discussions, and personal reflections.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

8-Figure Founder: The Scariest Yes of My Life with Ryan Lang | 164
Q: What can someone listening to this do in their life to make that inner voice that is saying, what if I fail and turn it to what if I win?
Lang recommends auditing thoughts, questioning whether they are valid and serving the person, and setting the rules of the game so that success remains possible. He also emphasizes cultivating an internal state and identity that support the desired strategy.
8-Figure Founder: The Scariest Yes of My Life with Ryan Lang | 164
Q: What was going through your head when you made that decision?
Lang had been telling himself stories about his past and who he was. He did not know whether he could become a different person, but he was willing to try.
Harvard Psychologist: Don’t Get All A’s and Flunk Life with Dr. Richard Weissbourd | 163
Q: How can a student or a member of Gen Z that feels lonely curb that loneliness and feel more connected and a part of a community?
Weissbourd recommends that colleges intentionally build stronger communities, create regular small-group connections, and connect students with older adult mentors. He also calls for addressing technology use and the growth of AI companions.
Harvard Psychologist: Don’t Get All A’s and Flunk Life with Dr. Richard Weissbourd | 163
Q: What happens to a kid who achieves their goals but still doesn't feel like enough? And why is this so common?
Weissbourd distinguishes meaningful achievement from achievement driven by status, fear of falling behind, or parental expectations. When love feels contingent on achievement, it can harm family relationships, friendships, and mental health.
100-Mile Runner: Your Limit Is Further Than You Think with Ryan Cass | 162
Q: What's the self-talk like in the middle of a 100-mile race, and where is the hardest stretch?
Cass says thoughts of quitting may begin as early as mile 30 or appear much later. He refocuses on why he is running and on the families he hopes to help.

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Hosted by Jack Wagoner, a behavioral neuroscience student and entrepreneur, these conversations connect ambition with mental health, meaning, relationships, and practical personal growth. Interviews with psychologists, academics, authors, founders, athletes, and other practitioners bring research and lived experience to topics such as achievement pressure, purpose, focus, resilience, entrepreneurship, social connection, and technology's effects on young people. Occasional solo episodes distill lessons from the host's interviews into advice about consistency, risk, and taking action.

The perspective is especially relevant to Gen Z and people supporting young adults: guests address the pressures of pursuing success while protecting well-bein... more

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1. Ryan Lang
2. Richard Weissbourd
3. Ryan Cass
4. Owen Fitzpatrick
5. Trey Roth
6. Evan Carmichael
7. Suneet Bhatt
8. Michael McLeod

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