Timeless Wisdom: The Keys to Achievement, Fulfillment, and Connection with Mike Duffy

04/29/25 • 46 min

Could achieving everything you've ever wanted still leave you feeling empty?

Mike Duffy, founder of Venn Wisdom, shares his transformative journey from corporate success to personal fulfillment. Discover how ancient wisdom and cutting-edge AI can guide you toward a life of achievement, connection, and true happiness.

Mike's insights reveal the power of balancing ambition with meaningful relationships and selfless service. Learn how to harness AI as a personal advisor, offering a fresh perspective on your path to growth.

Join Phil and Mike for this week’s episode, and come away with a treasure trove of timeless strategies for anyone seeking to fill the void with purpose and connection.

0:00 Introduction: Mike Duffy's journey of self-discovery

5:56 Identifying the "hole inside" and addiction

10:12 Mindset shift: Viewing past challenges as blessings

17:34 Four elements of flourishing: Achievement and fulfillment

25:38 Connection and barriers in personal growth

33:59 Courage as strength of heart

37:50 AI as a powerful tool for personal development

45:54 Closing thoughts and contact information

Resources Mentioned:

🌐 Venn Wisdom (Mike Duffy's coaching business): https://vennwisdom.com

📚 The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain de Botton

📚The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

🌐 Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Personality assessment: https://www.myersbriggs.org/

🌐GoBundance (mentioned David Osborne as one of the founders)

Organization: https://gobundance.com/

Could achieving everything you've ever wanted still leave you feeling empty?

Join Phil and Mike for this week’s episode, and come away with a treasure trove of timeless strategies for anyone seeking to fill the void with purpose and connection.

0:00 Introduction: Mike Duffy's journey of self-discovery

5:56 Identifying the "hole inside" and addiction

10:12 Mindset shift: Viewing past challenges as blessings

17:34 Four elements of flourishing: Achievement and fulfillment

25:38 Connection and barriers in personal growth

33:59 Courage as strength of heart

37:50 AI as a powerful tool for personal development

45:54 Closing thoughts and contact information

Resources Mentioned:

🌐 Venn Wisdom (Mike Duffy's coaching business): https://vennwisdom.com

📚 The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain de Botton

📚The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

🌐 Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Personality assessment: https://www.myersbriggs.org/

🌐GoBundance (mentioned David Osborne as one of the founders)

Organization: https://gobundance.com/

Previous Episode

10 Lessons on True Freedom from History's Greats with Phil Moeller

What if the key to true freedom lies in understanding what we can control and letting go of what we can't?

In this episode, Phil explores this profound concept by drawing lessons from iconic figures like Nelson Mandela, John Wooden, and Viktor Frankl. Discover how taking ownership of your attitude and responses can transform your life, even in the face of adversity.

You’ll come away with a clear roadmap for living with purpose through these 10 powerful lessons on personal responsibility. Tune in to learn to embrace your challenges and discover your greater purpose!

0:00 Introduction

5:37 Controlling attitude and response in any situation

10:43 Setting goals for what we can control

13:48 Finding purpose and meaning in challenges

17:22 Ten lessons on ownership and letting go

Resources Mentioned:

📚"Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

📚"Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl

📚"Wooden" by John Wooden

📚"Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink

📚"Discipline Equals Freedom" by Jocko Willink

Next Episode

Beyond the Bottom Line: The Power of a Strong Company Culture

"Culture eats strategy for lunch." This powerful statement sets the stage for a transformative journey into the heart of leadership and personal identity. Phil Moeller, host of "The Purpose Matrix," unravels the essential role of core values in shaping both organizational culture and family life. Are you ready to redefine what your business stands for and how it impacts everyone it touches?

Phil shares practical insights on crafting and implementing core values that resonate deeply with your team and loved ones. Discover how to move beyond titles and achievements to uncover your true identity. Learn from the experiences of industry icons like Steve Jobs, and explore how personal and professional roles intertwine.

This episode offers a step-by-step guide to developing core values that serve as a decision-making compass. Whether you're leading a company or guiding a family, these strategies will help you build a culture of integrity, growth, and positivity. Embrace the challenge of making your values visible and actionable, ensuring they guide every decision and interaction.

Join Phil as he inspires you to take ownership of your culture, both at work and at home. It's time to become the leader you were meant to be.

0:00 Introduction

0:25 Culture is the most important leadership task

5:04 Steve Jobs' identity crisis after Apple firing

6:56 What your business stands for matters

8:35 How to build core values for your organization

11:25 Process for developing business core values

14:35 Developing family core values with kids

17:13 Implementing and reinforcing core values regularly

20:46 Using core values as decision filters

23:38 Challenge to define your core values

Resources Mentioned: