Diligent Minds | Mindset, Motivation & Personal Growth Strategies
You know you’re meant for more, now it’s time to become it. Diligent Minds is your space for growth, clarity, and the mindset shifts that create real change. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unfulfilled, or like you’re just going through the motions, this podcast will help you break free and step into the life you were meant to live. Each episode delivers practical tools, empowering insights, and thought-provoking perspectives to help you build confidence, heal from the past, and move with purpose. Hosted by Dorian Jones, who's lived the struggle and done the work, this show is about more than just motivation. It’s about becoming better every single day. Whether you're rebuilding, realigning, or just ready to rise, you're in the right place. Subscribe, Rate, & Review
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Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
Most people don’t fail because they set the wrong goals, they fail because their life can’t support the goals they keep setting. In this episode, we break down what your “ceiling” really is: the highest level of results you can sustain with your current standards. Then we get practical about how to raise it.
You’ll learn how to spot the ceiling behaviors keeping you stuck (even when you’...
Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
As the year closes, I’m sending you a reminder: life happens, plans shift, and that doesn’t mean you failed.
Happy holidays. Be safe, rest if you need to, and keep your eyes on the bigger picture. Learn the lesson, drop the weight, and move forward with confidence, consistency, and belief in yourself.
Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
This week’s R.E.S.E.T. is a reminder to stop overanalyzing everything. If you’ve been stuck in your head, replaying conversations, or trying to “figure it all out,” this is your cue to breathe, simplify, and take one clear next step.
Free download: 5 Mindset Shifts & Micro-Habits
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Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
Want to make 2026 your most focused, consistent, and peaceful year yet, without chasing a million goals? In this episode, I break down a simple framework built around four powerful questions you can use anytime you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or off track.
We’ll cover:
✅ How’s my foundation? (energy, stability, stress)
✅ What’s actually true about me right now? (self-awareness + c...
Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
Some days, your mood and your goals feel like they're living two completely different lives, and that’s exactly when you need a reset. On this R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday, I break down why misalignment happens and how to shift yourself back into the energy your goals require. You’ll learn simple, realistic ways to reconnect with your intention, adjust your mindset, and move forward withou...
Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
You can’t create a new life with yesterday’s habits.
This is your reminder that change doesn’t have to be dramatic; it just has to be intentional. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life keeps swinging first, this is the episode that puts you back in the driver’s seat.
You’ll hear about:
- Why your dream life needs a different version of your daily actions
- How small, align...
Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
Feeling overwhelmed? Pulled in ten different directions? This RESET Wednesday is your reminder that you’re not behind, you’re just carrying things that were never yours in the first place.
In today’s episode, we break down what you can control, what you can’t, and how to release the pressure you’ve been holding onto. You’ll learn how to step out of the panic of the future, quiet the nois...
Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
Are you tired of letting fear make decisions for your life?
This episode is your reminder that you’re not stuck, you’re scared. And today, we’re breaking that cycle.
In this episode, I walk you through how to let go of fear, silence the doubts, and finally step into the version of yourself you’ve been avoiding. Whether you’re afraid of failing, being judged, starting over, ...
Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
You can’t step into your next season holding onto old pain. In this episode, you're reminded to finally let go of what’s been draining your energy — mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Reset your focus, release what’s heavy, and move with intention toward the life you deserve.
Free download: 5 Mindset Shifts & Micro-Habits
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Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
In this episode, we're talking about what it means to find your purpose through pain. I'm telling you how my darkest moments, depression, confusion, and a loss of direction, became the foundation for my purpose. You’ll learn how to turn your own struggles into strength, build confidence when life doesn’t match the vision, and start walking boldly toward the future you’ve ...
Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
Consistency doesn’t always look like progress, but it’s always building it.
This RESET Wednesday episode is a reminder that real growth happens quietly, in the moments when it feels like nothing’s moving, but everything inside you is shifting.
Because the truth is, consistency looks boring until it changes your life.
This week, stop questioning the pace and start trusting the pr...
Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
If it feels like this year flew by and you didn’t hit everything you planned, take a breath. You’re not behind; you’re being redirected. In this episode, you are reminded to release the guilt of what didn’t happen, refocus your energy, and finish the year aligned instead of anxious.
You’ll learn how to:
✅ Let go of guilt and turn self-blame into growth
✅ Refocus your energy wit...
Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
In this RESET Wednesday, you are reminded to stop carrying the unnecessary with you. It no longer serves you and may be blocking your pending blessings.
Free download: 5 Mindset Shifts & Micro-Habits
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Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
There will be days when motivation disappears and life feels heavier than your goals.
In this episode, I share how I navigated my own low moments, not with hype or quick fixes, but through routines, non-negotiables, and a deep sense of purpose. I’ll show you why passion makes the work exciting, but purpose is what keeps you going when you’d rather quit. Using my podcast journey as an exa...
Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
In this RESET Wednesday, we’re talking about how to say no without carrying guilt. Boundaries aren’t selfish; they’re how you protect your focus, energy, and priorities. Learn how to recognize guilt traps, set clear limits, and keep your peace for the rest of the week.
Free download: 5 Mindset Shifts & Micro-Habits
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Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
Life has a way of knocking us down, whether it’s a job loss, a breakup, or financial struggles. When it happens, the first thing that takes a hit is our confidence.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to rebuild that confidence step by step, without feeling overwhelmed. You’ll learn how to reframe the story you tell yourself, create small wins that rebuild self-trust, and design ...
Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
This isn’t a rehearsal, this is your real life. In today’s RESET Wednesday, I’m reminding you to stop putting off what you can do today for tomorrow. From your personal goals and career to your finances and relationships, procrastination steals time, the one thing you can never get back. This is your push to take action now, because the perfect time will never come.
R.E.S.E.T. stands for...
Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
Your past doesn’t get to decide your future. In this episode, I’m talking about why it’s time to stop letting old mistakes, regrets, and comfort zones set the standards for your life. You’ll hear why raising your standards is the key to real growth, how to move forward without guilt, and what’s waiting for you when you refuse to settle. This is your reminder that your past was preparati...
Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
This week’s R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday is your reminder that you’re not behind—you’re simply in the middle of your story. Too often, we compare our timeline to others and forget that progress isn’t always loud or obvious.
This episode is here to help you pause, breathe, and remember that your journey is still unfolding exactly as it should.
And don’t forget—RESET isn’t just a word, it’s a frame...
Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce Yourself
In this episode, we dive into what it really means to take control of your education and growth. I share how my own journey began during long commutes, first with entertaining podcasts, then growth-focused shows, and eventually audiobooks. For two years straight, I averaged two books a month, and it completely reshaped how I see learning.
We’ll cover:
The mindset shift...
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