In this episode of Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life, Anthony Craiker sits down with Adam Haston—entrepreneur, educator, rabbi, and author of The Wonder Effect: An Adventurer’s Guide for Igniting Your Passions and Pursuing Your Calling.

Adam shares the surprising ways meaning shows up in everyday life (sometimes even through the headache of replacing a washing machine with seven kids at home!) and how these seemingly small challenges can shape character and deepen relationships.

Together, they explore themes from Adam’s upcoming book, including:

• Wonder vs. Wander → how curiosity opens the door to new adventures and possibilities.
• Permission to succeed → why so many of us wait for validation and how to break free from imposter syndrome.
• Future casting → creating a compelling vision of your future self that inspires real change today.
• Expert groupthink → why you shouldn’t outsource your thinking, even to “experts.”
• The role of failure → reframing setbacks as necessary steps in growth.
• Purpose and service → why true meaning isn’t found after success, but as the driving force behind it.

Adam also shares his perspective on AI as a tool for curiosity and growth, and how it can help us think deeper rather than replace our thinking.

Whether you’re at the beginning of your career, navigating mid-life transitions, or simply asking “What if?”, this conversation will give you fresh ways to embrace curiosity, lean into growth, and build a purposeful life.

Learn more about Adam and The Wonder Effect at adamhaston.com

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