In this episode of The Next Better AMA Show, Coach Woody and Kristin explore one of today’s biggest existential questions:

Is AI eroding our sense of purpose—or helping us find a deeper one?

Together, they unpack how technology is reshaping our lives, careers, and relationship to fulfillment. From cobblers in ancient villages to modern-day coaching bots, Coach Woody walks through what it truly means to pursue meaning in a world where machines can do the work we once loved.

In this episode, let's explore:

• Why tech convenience hasn’t made us happier
• How AI is shifting the pursuit of meaningful work
• Whether menial tasks are becoming sacred again
• The danger of always chasing more
• Can AI enhance creativity—or replace it?

Highlights:

00:01 – Welcome and topic setup

04:00 – Has tech convenience made us happier?

09:47 – Chop Wood Carry Water: Meaning in the mundane

18:10 – Are menial tasks becoming sacred again?

24:00 – The shoe store vs. AI: Redefining our why

32:00 – The dangers of too much comfort

35:29 – Instant culture and the rise of anxiety

45:47 – Can AI enhance creativity—or replace it?

52:55 – Will AI discover its own sense of purpose?

57:30 – Book giveaway and next episode preview