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The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 84
Guesting Lachie Colledge
What if the key to living a truly grateful life was hidden in a foreign language—or in a 7-year-old street kid’s smile?
Today’s guest is Lachie Colledge, a medical student who left behind textbooks to travel the world in search of something deeper. From monasteries in Myanmar to roadside reflections in Norway, Lachie’s story is a masterclass in mindfulness, purpose, and finding gratitude in the most unexpected places.
In this conversation, we explore:
• What “gratitude” really means (and why most of us are doing it wrong)
• Why a single French word changed Lachie’s life
• How a moment in India with a street kid flipped his understanding of generosity
• The link between reconnaissance, gratitude, and ambition
• Why meditation isn’t just calming—it’s painful, raw, and transformational
• How to find joy without changing your life—just your awareness
If you’ve ever struggled to balance gratitude with ambition… this episode is for you.
Takeaways:
Gratitude is about being intentional and present.
Decisions can be made through intuition and logic.
Language encodes wisdom and life lessons.
Understanding pain leads to compassion for others.
Meditation helps in self-discovery and clarity.
We are interconnected and dependent on others.
Gratitude can drive ambition and purpose.
Small acts of kindness hold significant value.
Travel teaches profound lessons about generosity.
Our journey is shaped by those who support us.
Chapters:
00:00 Meet Lachie
06:50 The Depth of Gratitude
12:47 Meditation and Self-Discovery
18:14 Understanding Generosity and Community
24:30 Lessons from a Young Boy
32:18 The Duality of Gratitude and Ambition
40:53 Navigating Decision-Making: Heart vs. Logic
47:01 The Courage to Act: Overcoming Hesitation
51:16 Embracing Opportunity: Staying Ready for Change
57:10 Dreams and Aspirations: Paths to Fulfillment
Follow Lachie:
📖 Blog: afrenchworld.substack.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachie.colledge/
🧘‍♂️ Read his article on “Reconnaissance”: https://afrenchworld.substack.com/p/reconnaissance
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Spotify/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061
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🧠 More from Jack:
Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7D
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/
1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]
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🎙️ About Jack:
I’m an 18-year-old

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