
Diligent Minds | Mindset, Motivation & Personal Growth Strategies
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Mindset work with a steady push.
The gist
Diligent Minds turns familiar self-help struggles into direct, practical pep talks. Dorian Jones connects personal reflection with simple frameworks for handling bad moments, rebuilding confidence, improving work ethic, and moving through uncomfortable growth.
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About Diligent Minds | Mindset, Motivation & Personal Growth Strategies
Diligent Minds is a motivational personal-growth show with the feel of a direct conversation after a hard week. The tone is warm, but it does not drift. Dorian Jones uses episodes to press on the gap between wanting change and actually showing up for it, especially when confidence is low, routines fall apart, or the next step feels unclear. The show returns often to accountability. A rough moment should not become a ruined day. A plan should become finished work. A purpose does not need to arrive fully formed before a person starts moving. Episodes frequently begin with personal context, including breaks from recording, school demands, shifting clarity, and the private work of trying to stay consistent while growing. Then they narrow into a rule. Track the reps. Ship the work. Create before consuming. Follow curiosity before forcing passion. Speak differently to the person in the mirror. That structure gives the show its usefulness: it turns big emotional states into small behavioral choices. Reset Wednesdays bring a midweek version of the same mission, offering a pause to reflect, release the noise, and keep one frustrating exchange from shaping the rest of the week. Longer episodes carry more urgency, especially around work ethic, stagnation, purpose, comfort zones, and rebuilding after life knocks someone down. The language is plain and repetitive by design. It sounds less like a polished lecture than a persistent push staying with the point until it becomes usable. Coaching offers, review requests, YouTube mentions, and community check-ins are part of the texture. They can make the show feel personal and promotional at once. At its best, Diligent Minds gives listeners a practical push without making growth sound clean, fast, or painless.
Made for: For listeners who want direct personal-growth guidance without academic language or corporate polish. It fits people rebuilding confidence, fighting stagnation, or trying to turn motivation into daily follow-through.
What sets it apart: The show stands out through its repetition: one emotional pattern gets named, circled, and translated into a concrete next action. Reset Wednesdays add a regular midweek checkpoint alongside longer motivation episodes.
In their own words
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 j…
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Dorian Jones turns self-doubt into a done list, so your next move has somewhere to land.
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Episodes
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We Are Back: The R.E.S.E.T. Method to Re-Align Yourself
·21m - 2
You’re Evolving… That's Why It Feels So Hard
·17m - 3
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Don’t Let 5 Bad Minutes Ruin Your Whole Day
·3m - 4
You Are the Answer
·12m - 5
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Stop Letting Fear Delay the Life You Want
·4m - 6
You Don’t Need More Motivation. You Need Structure
·17m - 7
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Beat That Negative Self-Talk
·3m - 8
Humpday Motivation: Building Relationships for the Future, Not the Past
·2m - 9
An Intentional Life Is Uphill. Choose a Target Worth the Climb
·12m - 10
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Make A Decision & Move Forward
·2m - 11
Don’t Just Go Through It. Grow Through It.
·18m - 12
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Re-Evaluate, Re-Align, Adjust
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This Is Why You Keep Falling Off: Your Work Ethic Is the Problem.
·38m - 14
Your Next Level Has Requirements
·29m - 15
Happy Holidays: Give Yourself Grace & Keep Going
·7m - 16
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Over Analyzation May Be Slowing You Down
·4m - 17
4 Questions to Transform Your 2026 (A Simple Self-Improvement Framework)
·18m - 18
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | When Your Mood Doesn’t Match Your Goals. Getting Back in Alignment
·4m - 19
Your Dream Life Requires a Different Daily Life
·16m - 20
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Control the Controllables, Release the Rest
·6m - 21
Let Go of Fear. Walk in Faith.
·20m - 22
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Drop the Weight: It’s Time to Move Different
·5m - 23
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | It Looks Like Nothing’s Happening… Until Everything Changes
·2m - 24
Reclaim Your Focus and Finish the Year With Momentum
·29m - 25
YouTube Live Tonight. Join Me at 7pm PST
·1m - 26
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Your Sign To Let It Go
·2m - 27
Routine, Non-Negotiables & Purpose: The Real Keys to Showing Up
·21m - 28
YouTube Live Tonight @7pm PST
·1m - 29
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Say No Without the Guilt
·3m - 30
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | This Is Not Your Practice Life
·3m - 31
Stop Letting Your Past Set Your Standards
·20m - 32
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | You’re Not Behind. You’re Just in the Middle.
·2m - 33
Lifelong Learning: The New Degree That Matters
·15m - 34
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Are You Ignoring The Signs
·3m - 35
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Stick With It... Especially If It's Uncomfortable
·3m - 36
Ready to Level Up? Join My Coaching Program
·1m - 37
Taking A Much Needed Break | Growth Requires Space
·2m - 38
Humpday Motivation | Pause, Slow Down, Reflect
·2m - 39
Take Your Power Back from Negative Thoughts
·12m - 40
Humpday Motivation: It's Better To Arrive Late Than Not At All
·2m - 41
Is It Time to Change Your Approach? | 6-Year Anniversary Episode
·18m - 42
HumpDay Motivation | Never Dim Your Light. SHINE BRIGHT!
·2m - 43
Humpday Motivation: Mental Health Matters – More Than Just This Month
·2m - 44
10 Life-Changing Habits for Mindset, Growth, and Fulfillment
·13m - 45
Humpday Motivation: Spend More Time Doing Than Thinking
·1m - 46
Life Aligns with Readiness, Not Potential: How to Truly Prepare for What You Want
·16m - 47
Humpday Motivation: Invest In Skills That Can't Be Taken Away
·2m - 48
20 Harsh Truths That Will Make Your Life Easier
·8m - 49
Humpday Motivation: Take This Moment To Pause
·3m - 50
Why It’s Easier To Get Pulled Down Than Lifted Up
·12m - 51
Humpday Motivation: Quarterly Audit Of Your Life
·1m - 52
Breaking Free: How To Stop Repeating The Same Life Patterns
·17m - 53
Humpday Motivation: The Decision Doesn't Need To Be Right, But A Decision Must Be Made
·2m - 54
From Stuck to Success: A Practical Guide to Hitting Your Goals. CONSISTENTLY!
·12m - 55
Humpday Motivation: Don't Cheat Yourself By Not Following Through
·2m - 56
Escaping the Prison of Your Mind
·15m - 57
Humpday Motivation: Stop Expecting Others to Understand
·2m - 58
What Are You Willing to Give Up to Get What You Want?
·11m - 59
Humpday Motivation: Your Mindset Changes Everything
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Humpday Motivation: Prioritize Yourself And Say NO
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Humpday Motivation: You Survive Pain By Having Purpose
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Mastering Your Energy- How To Control & Protect It
·15m - 63
Humpday Motivation: You Must Change In Order To Attract More
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It's Time To Turn That Knowledge Into Power
·21m - 65
Humpday Motivation: Everyday Is A New Opportunity
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Pivoting With Purpose: It's Never Too Late To Make That Change!
·19m - 67
Humpday Motivation: Don't Accept Negative Thoughts As Facts
·2m - 68
This Is What You Need To Stick To Your New Years Resolutions
·25m - 69
Closing the Year with Gratitude and Growth: Encouragement for the New Year
·12m - 70
Humpday Motivation: Don't Insult Your Capabilties
·2m - 71
From Resolutions to Results: Making 2025 Your Year of Action
·22m - 72
Humpday Motivation: What Change Will Have The Most Impact?
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Self Love Is The Best Love: Genuinely Loving YOU
·21m - 74
Humpday Motivation: One Win You're Grateful For
·2m - 75
How To Survive The Holidays And Prepare For A Great Year
·12m - 76
Humpday Motivation: Stop Overreacting To Short Term Results
·2m - 77
Manifest Your Dreams: The Power of Visualization and the Law of Attraction
·22m - 78
Humpday Motivation: Your Thinking Clears or Block Passage Ways
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Gain Clarity and Move With Intention
·19m - 80
Humpday Motivation: Take A Moment To Pause and Show Gratitude
·2m - 81
You Have The Idea. Now What's The Plan?
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Humpday Motivation: 4 Keys To True Happiness
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Organize Your Life Today
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Humpday Motivation: Make The Necessary Changes
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This Life Ain't Come With A Blueprint
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Humpday Motivation: Do You Want To Live Good Temporarily or Permanently?
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You're Standing In Your Own Way
·17m - 88
Humpday Motivation: Hope Isn't A Strategy
·2m - 89
Making New Friends As An Adult
·14m - 90
Humpday Motivation: Don't Allow Others To Project Onto You
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It's Ok Not To Be OK
·17m - 92
Humpday Motivation: Detach From The External. Happiness Resides Within.
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Building Confidence While Working Through Self-Doubt & Limiting Beliefs
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Humpday Motivation: The Dream Is Free. The Hustle Is Sold Separately
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Fear And Abundance Can't Co-Exist
·16m - 96
Humpday Motivation: You're The Most Important Project You'll Ever Work On
·2m - 97
Your Purpose Is Born From Pain
·29m - 98
Rebuilding Confidence After Life Knocks You Down
The host welcomes listeners, encourages self-reflection and accountability, and promotes personal growth and mindset shifts.
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It's Time To Take REAL Control Of Your Life
Host Dorian Jones explores how to take real control of your life by overcoming stagnation and comfort zones.
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Breaking Free from Stagnation – How to Find Your Purpose & Take Your First Step
Dorian Jones hosts a solo episode on breaking free from stagnation and finding purpose.
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Why You Keep Procrastinating (And How to Break the Cycle Today)
Apr 13, 2026·14m - 102
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Stick With It... Especially If It's Uncomfortable
Apr 1, 2026·3m - 103
You’re Evolving… That's Why It Feels So Hard
The host discusses his personal journey of growth and the importance of mindset, encouraging listeners to pursue their purpose and passion.
Mar 30, 2026·17m - 104
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Don’t Let 5 Bad Minutes Ruin Your Whole Day
This episode encourages listeners to not let a few bad minutes ruin their entire day by changing perspective and letting go of negative moments.
Mar 11, 2026·3m - 105
You Are the Answer
Mar 9, 2026·12m - 106
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Stop Letting Fear Delay the Life You Want
Mar 4, 2026·4m - 107
You Don’t Need More Motivation. You Need Structure
Dorian Jones argues that lasting change depends on structure rather than motivation, because mood, energy, sleep, and circumstances fluctuate.
Mar 2, 2026·17m·1 clip - 108
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Beat That Negative Self-Talk
Feb 11, 2026·3m - 109
An Intentional Life Is Uphill. Choose a Target Worth the Climb
Feb 9, 2026·12m - 110
Don’t Just Go Through It. Grow Through It.
Dorian Jones argues on Diligent Minds that people must “grow through” difficult seasons by identifying the lessons behind repeating relationships, money, and procrastination problems.
Jan 19, 2026·18m·1 clip - 111
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Re-Evaluate, Re-Align, Adjust
Jan 14, 2026·2m - 112
This Is Why You Keep Falling Off: Your Work Ethic Is the Problem.
Hidden gem“Work ethic isn’t a personality trait, it’s a system” built from clarity, standards, rhythm, and proof.
Jan 12, 2026·38m·2 clips - 113
Your Next Level Has Requirements
Jan 5, 2026·29m - 114
Happy Holidays: Give Yourself Grace & Keep Going
Dec 22, 2025·7m - 115
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Over Analyzation May Be Slowing You Down
Dec 17, 2025·4m - 116
4 Questions to Transform Your 2026 (A Simple Self-Improvement Framework)
Dorian Jones of Diligent Minds presents four questions for guiding 2026: assess your foundation, face what is true now, examine daily and weekly actions, and evaluate who you are building life with.
Dec 15, 2025·18m·1 clip - 117
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | When Your Mood Doesn’t Match Your Goals. Getting Back in Alignment
Dec 3, 2025·4m - 118
Your Dream Life Requires a Different Daily Life
Dec 1, 2025·16m - 119
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Control the Controllables, Release the Rest
Nov 26, 2025·6m - 120
Let Go of Fear. Walk in Faith.
Nov 24, 2025·20m - 121
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Drop the Weight: It’s Time to Move Different
Nov 12, 2025·5m - 122
Your Purpose Is Born From Pain
Dorian Jones explains how depression, lack of direction, and survival led him to discover a purpose through podcasting.
Nov 10, 2025·29m·2 clips - 123
Reclaim Your Focus and Finish the Year With Momentum
Oct 20, 2025·29m - 124
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Your Sign To Let It Go
Sep 10, 2025·2m - 125
Routine, Non-Negotiables & Purpose: The Real Keys to Showing Up
Sep 8, 2025·21m - 126
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Say No Without the Guilt
Sep 3, 2025·3m - 127
Rebuilding Confidence After Life Knocks You Down
Sep 1, 2025·23m - 128
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | This Is Not Your Practice Life
Aug 27, 2025·3m - 129
Stop Letting Your Past Set Your Standards
Aug 25, 2025·20m - 130
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | You’re Not Behind. You’re Just in the Middle.
Aug 20, 2025·2m - 131
Lifelong Learning: The New Degree That Matters
Aug 18, 2025·15m - 132
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | Are You Ignoring The Signs
Aug 13, 2025·3m - 133
We Are Back: The R.E.S.E.T. Method to Re-Align Yourself
Aug 11, 2025·21m - 134
Taking A Much Needed Break | Growth Requires Space
Jun 9, 2025·2m - 135
Take Your Power Back from Negative Thoughts
May 26, 2025·12m - 136
Is It Time to Change Your Approach? | 6-Year Anniversary Episode
May 19, 2025·18m - 137
HumpDay Motivation | Never Dim Your Light. SHINE BRIGHT!
May 14, 2025·2m - 138
Humpday Motivation: Mental Health Matters – More Than Just This Month
May 7, 2025·2m - 139
10 Life-Changing Habits for Mindset, Growth, and Fulfillment
May 5, 2025·13m - 140
Life Aligns with Readiness, Not Potential: How to Truly Prepare for What You Want
Apr 28, 2025·16m - 141
20 Harsh Truths That Will Make Your Life Easier
Apr 14, 2025·8m