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The Ambitious Generation

Jack Wagoner
Gratitude
Entrepreneurship
Personal Development
Ambition
Leadership
Self-Improvement
Meditation
Education
Joy
Anxiety
Mental Health
Happiness
Purpose
Relationships
Sales
Adversity
Podmatch
Self-Awareness
Four-Day Work Week
Artificial Intelligence

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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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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The Ambitious Generation with Jack Wagoner Episode 160 with Trey Roth, founder of Yaystack

Most people treat optimism like a personality trait you either got or you didn't. Trey Roth treats it like a decision with a cost attached. He's the founder a... more

The Ambitious Generation with Jack Wagoner Episode 159I researched Evan Carmichael for two days before this conversation. What I didn't plan for was walking in with the age parallel, him at 19, me at 19 now, and having him turn the interview around o... more

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The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 158

Guesting Suneet Bhatt, Author of Making Sense of Purpose

Suneet Bhatt has spent twenty five years helping people answer one question: why am I here. He teaches purpose at Rutgers, he wrote the USA ... more

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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
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
Ken Rusk
Entrepreneur, author of Success Is a Trap Unless...
Entrepreneur, Author
Episode: Success is a Trap Unless... | Ken Rusk - 155
Alex Wieckowski
Author and book influencer known as Alex & Books
Alex & Books
Episode: Reading in The AI Age: The Part Nobody Says with #1 Book Reviewer Alex & Books | 153
Richard Moore
Sales and business growth expert, entrepreneur
Art of Cell (ar tofcell.co)
Episode: Why You’re Still Being Ignored (And How to Fix It) with Richard Moore
Evan Carmichael
Entrepreneur and creator of interview-focused content
EvanCarmichael.com
Episode: 4.6M Subscribers: Nobody Is Coming To Find You with Evan Carmichael | 151

Host

Jack Wagoner
Host of The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner

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 Statesa year 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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Case-study style episodes that mix storytelling with actionable takeaways are a recurring strength.
Thoughtful and intentional conversations that feel grounded and accessible.
Guests consistently praised for bringing valuable insights and practical frameworks.
Listeners appreciate the host's curiosity and the depth of questions that spark growth.
Audience notes the show blends personal development with real-world business and leadership tactics.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Your Attachment to Being Right Is Holding You Back with Trey Roth
Q: How do you approach failure and turning setbacks into growth?
By embracing failing forward, recognizing that setbacks are part of moving toward meaningful impact, and continuing to take ground with a spirit of excellence.
Your Attachment to Being Right Is Holding You Back with Trey Roth
Q: What does it mean to be an optimistic realist, and how should listeners apply it in their own lives?
Lead with optimism, act on faith-based actions, accept that mistakes will happen, and use those results to drive progress and tangible outcomes.
Your Attachment to Being Right Is Holding You Back with Trey Roth
Q: How did your focus on gratitude begin, and how has it shaped your daily approach?
It started with meaningful moments with family that highlighted how blessed life is, and it became a deliberate practice to notice blessings and reinforce identity through that awareness.
The Real Reason You Can’t Find Your Purpose (And How To Fix It) | Suneet Bhatt
Q: Why is this work so important to you?
Because recognizing that many people are searching for meaning and don't yet know why they're here, I built a framework to help individuals turn inward first, understand themselves, and align their actions with a purpose that can endure over time.
Reading in The AI Age: The Part Nobody Says with #1 Book Reviewer Alex & Books | 153
Q: So Alex, how has writing a book changed your relationship with books in general?
He notes that writing a book changes how you read, making you analyze structure, the author's choices, and what makes parts stick, leading to a more intentional and critical reading process.

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What is The Ambitious Generation about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on personal growth through the interplay of ambition and gratitude, frequently exploring leadership, resilience, and practical strategies for balancing high achievement with well-being. Episodes feature talks with bestselling authors, founders, psychologists, and high-performers who share frameworks, mental models, and real-world stories about pursuing big goals without losing oneself. Notable throughlines include gratitude as a driver for sustained progress, the importance of curiosity and inquiry, and actionable tactics for improving self-awareness, decision-making, and team leadership, often anchored by neuroscience, psychology, or business pragmatics. A distinctive angle is the recurring pairing of ambitious aims with h... more

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Recent guests on The Ambitious Generation include:

1. Owen Fitzpatrick
2. Trey Roth
3. Suneet Bhatt
4. Michael McLeod
5. Nicholas Epley
6. Ken Rusk
7. Alex Wieckowski
8. Richard Moore

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