The biggest wins don’t come from luck—or even beating others. Purpose isn’t theory—it’s pattern, revealed through what actually works. Mark Cook’s research found where real fulfillment hides in high performance. When data meets conviction, leadership gets personal. This is what truly wins. In this special replay, Bold Encounters host Mark S. Cook appears as the guest on Virtue & Victory with Adam Farr and Douglas Wong—two hosts devoted to the intersection of the Stoics and modern leadership. Together they dive into the largest-ever studies of what actually drives career success and fulfillment—not in theory, but in life and business.
Adam Farr is a leadership coach, performance strategist, and co-founder of Virtue & Victory and Empanada.com, where he partners with his wife, Florencia. A former athlete turned executive advisor, Adam helps founders and professionals apply timeless principles to modern business and life.
Douglas Wong is a communications advisor and co-host of Virtue & Victory, known for connecting biblical virtue with modern leadership. His background bridges ministry, corporate innovation, and storytelling for purpose-led brands.
Inside This Episode
• The hidden data behind purpose and peak performance
• What the largest pivot studies revealed about lasting fulfillment
• How faith and leadership frameworks create real clarity
• Why defining “success” wrong costs your life’s calling
• What CEOs learn too late about meaning and mastery
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This week’s action plan bridges study and practice:
1. Define your top three “success indicators” that actually matter.
2. Identify one pattern of effort that produced lasting results.
3. Translate that pattern into a weekly rhythm of meaning.
4. Apply data-driven purpose and faith in your next move.
Chapters — Free Episode
00:00 What the Data Really Reveals
05:15 The Myth of Success Stories
11:28 Why Faith Belongs in Leadership
18:52 Insights from the Largest Pivot Studies
27:40 Invitation to the Premium Action Plan
Chapters — Premium Action Plan
45:00 Welcome and Recap
46:25 Identifying What Truly Wins
49:40 Mapping Your Meaning Metrics
54:10 Common Pitfalls of Driven Leaders
58:10 One Week, One True Step
Final Thought Host Mark S. Cook — “Do you feel stuck between where you are today… and who you’re meant to become? Find your next step inside Bold Encounters Premium at BoldEncounters.TV — you can also give the gift of Premium success to someone else you care about.”