The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
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The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
What Does The Future Hold For Gen-Z with Elliot Bewick | 39
The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 39
Guesting Elliot Bewick, host of The Next Generation Podcast
In this episode of the Grateful Podcast, I engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Elliott Bewick, exploring the unique challenges faced by Gen Z in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. They discuss the paradox of living in a time of unprecedented success while grappling with feelings of dissatisfaction and disconnection. The conversation delves into the impact of social media on relationships, the struggle for authenticity in content creation, and the moral complexities of navigating a world filled with instant gratification. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of gratitude, high standards, and the pursuit of meaningful connections in a society that often prioritizes superficial engagement. Here were my biggest takeaways from the conversation:
Takeaways
We are victims of our own success right now.
Things are subjectively bad, but objectively they've never been this good.
We're suffering from contending with overabundance.
The events that keep on being fed to us don't give us the ability to see these slow burners.
You need not just the carrot, but the stick.
You can still be your authentic self by putting out amazing polished content.
It's difficult to have that historical context.
You have to stay curious, stay open and never die on the hill of something.
You need to be the type of person that puts the truth over discomfort.
You can build upon something you love.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Gen Z Challenges
02:53 Defining Generations: The Role of Technology
05:01 Victims of Our Own Success
07:59 The Illusion of Scarcity in Abundance
09:25 Social Media's Role in Division
11:38 The Addiction to Social Media
13:28 Helping Friends with Social Media Addiction
20:59 The Importance of Truth in Friendship
23:27 Navigating Conversations with Intent
25:48 Peer Pressure and Social Media Habits
28:46 Going Against the Grain as a Creator
30:04 The Concept of Truth in Modern Society
40:44 Fame Inflation in the Digital Age
45:11 The Essence of Authenticity
50:47 Redefining Authenticity in Relationships
58:03 The Illusion of Online Authenticity
01:01:52 Navigating Youth and Authenticity
01:10:27 The Role of Rituals in Life
01:20:35 Gratitude as a Driving Force
01:22:12 Reflection to the Grateful Podcast and Elliot Bewick
01:22:41 Engagement and Feedback from Listeners
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