What if the pain you're avoiding today becomes the regret that haunts you tomorrow?

Dr. John Wood was a successful eye doctor living the American dream when he felt called to something bigger. What started as reluctant monthly talks to 10-12 people has grown into a quarter-million book sales and speaking gigs across the country.

John went from shy, introverted kid to impactful speaker by knowing his true identity and mission. His book "Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Missions" and new "Seven Deadly Dragons" children's series teach one thing: finish life with nothing left to give.

Today, John runs his eye practice two days a week and his nonprofit the rest of the time. You don't have to choose between money and purpose. His story forces you to ask four life-changing questions and shows how business success and meaningful life use the same principles.

Join us as we talk about identity, fear, freedom, and why regret hurts worse than going all in.

0:00 Intro

2:58 From Shy Kid to National Speaker

7:49 Four Questions That Change Everything

11:05 Fear of Success vs Fear of Failure

16:54 What Freedom Actually Means

23:01 Five Steps to Win the War Within

28:38 Same Action, Different Purpose

33:00 Seven Deadly Dragons for Kids

39:11 Final Thoughts and Resources

Resources Mentioned:

🌐 Extraordinary Mission - Dr. John Wood’s Website: https://www.extraordinarymission.com/

🌐 Matthew Kelly: https://www.matthewkelly.com/

🌐 Dynamic Catholic: https://dynamiccatholic.com

📚 “Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Missions” by John Wood

📚 “Seven Deadly Dragons” by John Wood

Eric Scovill was thriving in the world of construction when he felt a clear call from God to step into the unknown world of finance.

With a foundation in business experience and executive coaching—and a deep reliance on humility and submission—he navigated the early challenges of financial planning and found success.

Today, Eric and his partners have built a robust suite of services and investment opportunities designed to serve high-net-worth clients and investors. Yet, beyond business success, his true passion remains following where Jesus leads and sharing biblical truths about money and life. This calling has led him to launch a podcast dedicated to bridging financial expertise with spiritual wisdom, making these insights accessible to all.

Join us as we dive into Eric’s incredible journey, the principles that guide him, and the ways faith and finance intersect in meaningful ways.

0:00 Intro

1:16 From Broken Home to Hockey Discipline

3:51 The Decision That Changed Everything

8:18 God, Spouse, Kids: A Revolutionary Priority System

13:05 Building a Different Kind of Financial Practice

21:24 Real Investing vs. Stock Market Gambling

28:37 Family Summits: Healing Wealthy Families

42:13 Having Impact Through Your Profession

45:08 Stop Lying to Yourself

54:39 Contact Information

Resources Mentioned:

🌐 Eric Scovill’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-scovill

🌐 Storehouse Wealth: https://storehouseassets.com

🎙️ Wealth Well Done - Eric Scovill’s Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ericscovill

Struggling to Discover Your Purpose?

In this episode of The Purpose Matrix, Phil Moeller looks beyond typical goal-and-outcome frameworks, and explores how putting purpose first can generate a whole new way of seeing and achieving objectives.

Phil explains how discovering and iterating your purpose is the ultimate skeleton key to unlock true success in every aspect of business and life. He emphasizes the power of articulating your purpose by writing it down and introduces three compelling frameworks to help guide the process: Jim Collins' vision alignment, Matthew Kelly’s personal mission clarity, and the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai. These models provide a practical foundation for building a thriving business and leading a fulfilling personal life.

Phil also contrasts short-term wins with long-term fulfillment through a compelling football analogy, highlighting the difference between scoring touchdowns and building a winning program. He shares actionable models for identifying purpose at the intersection of passion, talent, and desire, reminding us that purpose isn’t something we merely find—it’s something we actively live and constantly refine. For anyone feeling stuck or searching for meaning, this episode serves as an empowering guide to using purpose as a lifelong compass.

Join us for a reflection on what it takes to live a life that’s not only productive but truly meaningful.

0:00 Intro

5:04 Goals vs Mission: A Football Analogy

10:09 Simon Sinek's "Start with Why" Concept

13:14 Three Models for Finding Your Purpose

17:48 Aligning Purposes Across Life Areas

21:52 Purpose Statements for Different Life Domains

24:54 Steps to Pursue Purpose and Find Peace

Resources Mentioned:

📚 "The Rhythm of Life" by Matthew Kelly

📚 "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek

📚 "Good to Great" by Jim Collins

▶️ Simon Sinek's TEDx Talk on "Start with Why": https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action

🌐 Matthew Kelly, author and thought leader: https://www.matthewkelly.com

🌐 Jim Collins, author and speaker: https://www.jimcollins.com