Episode 80 - Kent Jones - Seizing Defining Moments: Kent's Journey from Setbacks to Success

This episode: Seizing Defining Moments: Kent's Journey from Setbacks to Success. 

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Embracing defining moments for personal growth. (0:03)

• The host describes 3 types of men in life, including man number 3 who seizes defining moments. Kent Jones is Man #3.
• Ken Jones shares defining moments that shaped his life, including adversity and lessons learned.

Entrepreneurship, setbacks, and finding success through perseverance and partnerships. (4:17)

• Kent opened a coffee shop in mall, struggled with bad business decisions and bankruptcy.
• He maneuvered through various careers, finding flexibility as a remote worker.
• Kent creates media company to spread positivity and change the world.

Resilience, forgiveness, and mindfulness. (10:44)

• Kent expresses gratitude towards his spouse for supporting his dreams despite challenges and criticism.
• He emphasizes the importance of having someone who understands and believes in one's dreams, as it can be difficult to pursue them alone.
• Kent reflects on how mindfulness and understanding of Christianity have helped him become a better person.
• He emphasizes forgiveness, gratitude, and faith to overcome regret and fear.

Podcast creation and entrepreneurship with Kent Jones. (17:13)

• Ken Jones shares his mission to create a podcast creation platform that promotes creativity and positivity.

 

To learn more about Kent’s mission, go to his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kent-jones-3917b414/

Or his website at http://www.216thenet.com/     

 

Kent’s Bio: Kent Jones

Son, Husband, Father, Entrepreneur, and Coach.

 

About your host: I'm Drew Deraney, the proud father of three children. For most of my life I've been concerned with what people thought of me and how I was supposed to act. I learned not to be my authentic self and instead became a people pleaser, a man wearing a mask.

In a 9-month span a few years ago, I endured four faith-shaking life events that caused me to question my existence.

I became determined to find a better way to live. Through intense self-reflection and awareness, I realized that in order to be happy, I must adhere to my standards