You’ve hit your goals—but why does it still feel like something’s missing?
In this solo episode, Jack Wagoner flips the script on traditional goal setting and reveals why chasing external achievements will never bring the fulfillment you’re looking for. From his own story of getting into Northeastern to reaching 10K podcast downloads, Jack shares the harsh truth: our goals aren’t broken—our relationship with them is.
This episode explores:
• Why outcomes never lead to lasting peace
• How to reverse-engineer your life based on how you want to feel
• The “Be → Do → Have” model that actually works
• How to escape the empty high of constant achievement
• A practical challenge to help you redefine your goals today
Whether you’re chasing success, growth, or clarity—this episode will help you ground your ambition in presence, alignment, and lasting fulfillment.
The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 89
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Chapters:
00:00 Redefining Goals: The Problem with Traditional Goal Setting
02:32 The Emotional Connection: Why Feelings Matter More
05:19 Be, Do, Have: A New Approach to Achieving Fulfillment
08:07 Shifting Focus: From Outcomes to Feelings
10:47 Living in the Present: Balancing Gratitude and Ambition
📺 Listen on your favorite platform:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6b
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1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: jackcwagoner@gmail.com
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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.
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