How do you stay ambitious without losing your sense of peace? That’s the question Jack Wagoner has been exploring — and at just 18 years old, his perspective might surprise you.

Jack is the host of The Grateful Podcast, where he dives into the intersection of ambition, success, and gratitude. In this episode, we talk about expanding your comfort zone, embracing failure as a form of growth, and defining success on your own terms. Jack shares how he’s learned to balance drive with presence, embrace what makes him different, and build a grounded relationship with himself along the way.

We also explore the idea that gratitude doesn’t mean settling. It’s about appreciating where you are while still staying open to more. Jack’s self-awareness and emotional intelligence are a reminder that wisdom doesn’t always come with age. It comes from curiosity, intention, and a willingness to do the inner work.

This episode is a thoughtful and inspiring look at what it means to grow with intention — to chase your goals without losing yourself, to let gratitude and ambition coexist, and to build a life rooted in authenticity and purpose.

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