The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
You can be grateful for what you have and still strive for more. The duality of gratitude and success is a difficult concept to grasp, but understanding it is invaluable in both your success and well-being.
On the Grateful Podcast, Jack and his guests explain how everyone has opportunities and choices to go after the life they want, and they owe it to themselves to do just that. You must recognize and be grateful for what you have in order to get the best out of yourself moving forward.
There are conversations ranging from business to mental health and everything in between as well.
The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
The Hard Truth About Betting On Myself at 18 | 86
The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 86
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In this solo episode, I open up about what it’s really like to choose the long game at 18 years old—pursuing my podcast, building a climbing clothing brand, and saying no to a typical summer job.
I talk about comparison traps, jealousy, creative isolation, and how I’ve found freedom by building a life that looks different—and loving it anyway. I also share the daily habits that make me more productive (even if they look “unproductive”), and why prioritizing joy, nature, and self-reflection has made all the difference.
Whether you’re carving your own path, chasing something unconventional, or just trying to stay motivated—this one’s for you.
⚡ Plus, I share my personal challenge: hitting 100,000 podcast downloads before I start college at Northeastern on August 31st.
Chapters:
00:00 Embracing Unique Goals and Discomfort
02:51 The Long Game: Building for the Future
05:45 Finding Freedom in Work and Life
08:44 Prioritizing Self-Care for Productivity
11:38 Mission for Growth: Podcast Goals and Support
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🧠 More from Jack:
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🎙️ 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.
