The Paul D. Jones Show

Stop and Think – Part 2We're going deeper—cutting through the noise, confronting the systems, and exposing the subtle programming that shapes how we think, live, and lead. This is about more than awareness—it's about awakening.In Part 2, we continue dismantling the narratives that were never meant to empower us. We're decoding the patterns, challenging the comfortable lies, and unlocking the truth that leads to real transformation. This isn't about blame—it's about building.We reclaim our minds, restore our power, and reignite our responsibility to ourselves, our families, and our communities. The goal remains the same: elevate thought, embrace truth, and walk boldly in purpose.It's time to stop, think, and act differently.

Stop and Think!It's time to challenge the lies, reclaim the truth, and rewrite the story—not just for ourselves, but for the next generation. This podcast isn't just about reading books—it's about reading situations, reading history, and most importantly, reading yourself.We will expose the bias, unlearn the false narratives, and tap into the wisdom that's been buried or ignored. My mission is simple: help ourselves, do for self, and build together. No more victim mindset—it's time to embrace a victorious one.Let's stop, think, and move forward with purpose.

Some things in life are so ridiculous, they make you shake your head and say… Unbelievable. Not because you didn't know better—but because you did, and still did the opposite. Let's talk about it. 

“How Are You Thinking?” challenges individuals to examine the quality and direction of their thought life. This teaching emphasizes that our thoughts shape our decisions, emotions, habits, and ultimately our future. By uncovering negative patterns, embracing disciplined and positive thinking, and aligning thoughts with purpose and truth, listeners are equipped to transform their mindset and create lasting change in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives. The session encourages intentional, faith-driven thinking as a foundation for achieving meaningful success.

"Build Your Life” is more than motivation—it's a mindset shift. This show teaches you how to approach your personal life like a business—because your life is your first business. When you learn to manage your time, money, relationships, and decisions with the same intention as running a company, you create a foundation that directly translates into building a successful business life. This episode delivers real strategies, relatable stories, and practical tools to help you start, grow, and scale—both in life and in business. It's time to stop reacting and start building with purpose.

Your emotional state determines your financial fate, your relationship success, and your spiritual clarity.If you can check your emotions, you can change your direction.Don't let feelings cost you your future. Stay calm. Stay clear. Stay in control.

Your life will rise to the level of your belief. So if you keep sarcastically canceling yourself, don't be surprised when life takes you at your word. But if you believe in your greatness, commit to it, and take action—you'll start seeing the success you were always meant to have.

Many people believe wealth is just a matter of luck, inheritance, or being born into the right circumstances. But science tells a different story—wealth is largely a result of mindset, habits, and decisions. 

Happiness isn't about waiting for life to be perfect—it's about choosing to activate the right habits, thoughts, and actions to create joy from within. Science confirms: You have more control over your happiness than you think!

Systemic racism has evolved into Systematic Ignorance—a more deceptive method of preventing growth by withholding education. The Bible tells us that knowledge and wisdom create wealth, yet ignorance remains a weapon used to keep people stagnant. But if ignorance is the weapon, then knowledge must be our shield. This fight is not just about equality—it's about empowerment, ownership, and building a lasting legacy.

It's about green!  The money, it's not about just black and white anymore.  You must become obsessed with education! Historically, knowledge has been a threat to oppression. During slavery, it was illegal to teach enslaved people to read and write because literacy leads to independence, critical thinking, and financial autonomy. Today, the same principle applies but in a more subtle and sophisticated way. 

This is a Conversation for Self-Reflection, Growth, and Teamwork.Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I selfish?” This question isn't about making you feel guilty—it's about self-awareness. Many of us don't think of ourselves as selfish, but when we take a deep look, we might see areas where we put ourselves first at the expense of others.

Talk is Cheap – You Must Put in the Work“In all labor there is profit, but idle chatter leads only to poverty.”   Proverbs 14:23This Proverb emphasizes the stark difference between mere words and action. Many people have grand ideas, dreams, and intentions, but without diligent effort, those plans amount to nothing. Talking about success does not bring success—only hard work and perseverance yield real results. 

No matter who you are, one fact is undeniable: one day, you will leave this earth. The question is, will you leave a financial burden or a financial blessing?  Most marginalized communities have been taught to only think of life insurance as burial insurance only, but in reality, it can be a powerful financial tool to:✅ Build generational wealth✅ Provide tax-free income✅ Create family banks✅ Fund businesses and investments✅ Leave a lasting financial legacyThe Biggest Mistakes People Make (and How to Avoid Them)❌ Thinking Life Insurance Is Just for Death Benefits – It's also for wealth creation and financial security.❌ Only Buying Term Insurance – It's a good start, but you need permanent coverage to build wealth.❌ Not Understanding Tax-Free Wealth Transfer – Life insurance payouts are TAX-FREE. This is how rich families avoid estate taxes.❌ Waiting Too Long – The younger and healthier you are, the cheaper your policy. Lock in low rates early.❌ Ignoring Annuities for Retirement – Protect yourself from running out of money in old age.Start planning NOW for a financially secure future for you and your family.  InheritMyAssets.com

Life is unpredictable, filled with challenges, setbacks, and unexpected turns. These moments test our strength, character, and determination. But no matter what comes your way, you have a choice: to give in or to rise up. Today, we're focusing on the mindset that refuses to quit—the mindset that says, Don't Back Down! 

Planning is the mathematics of your younger self taking care of your older self. The decisions you make in your youth directly shape the quality of your life in later years. By planning wisely now, your younger self can set your older self up for financial independence, good health, and personal freedom.  

Achieving your dreams is possible, but it requires courage, consistency, and clarity. In this empowering episode, we explore how the only thing standing between you and success is the story you've been telling yourself. You already have everything you need within you to thrive—it's time to take control of your narrative, let go of limiting beliefs, and rewrite your future with purpose and confidence. Stop letting excuses hold you back and start creating the life you deserve!

Today, we'll explore how understanding others' points of view can help us communicate better, resolve conflicts, and make stronger decisions.  When you understand someone else's perspective, you're better equipped to make informed decisions, reduce misunderstandings, and build trust. 

Business is about building something that grows and lasts. Busyness is just motion without progress. Decide today to move beyond just being busy—step into purposeful business and watch your life prosper. 

A joint venture is like collaborating on a group project where each participant contributes their unique strengths to achieve something greater than they could alone. Once the project is complete, the parties typically go their separate ways unless they choose to continue the partnership. Joint ventures are often overlooked, despite being one of the most effective strategies for accomplishing more together. As the old saying goes, “Many hands make light work.

Being “Camera Ready” in real life means showing up as your best self, ready to seize the spotlight in every moment. Just as in the entertainment world, where preparation behind the scenes ensures stars are ready to shine, your everyday life requires the same effort. You're the Star of your own movie, and it's up to you to write the story. This means aligning your appearance, mindset, and confidence with the role you want to play in life. Preparation is key—because when life calls “Action,” you'll be ready to perform with purpose and poise. 

Generational curses aren't permanent. They're patterns waiting to be broken. When one person in the family decides to change, it creates a ripple effect for future generations. You have the power to rewrite your family's story. It starts with YOU.

Reading the room is more than just a skill; it's a mindset of awareness, empathy, and adaptability. By learning to observe, listen, and adapt, you can make a meaningful impact in any setting. Whether you're aiming to excel in your career, strengthen your relationships, or simply avoid awkward moments, mastering this art will position you for success and favor.

“Love Them, Don't Trust Them” presents a profound concept rooted in the balance between compassion and discernment. It emphasizes loving others without letting down one's guard, understanding that while love is freely given, trust is earned over time. This teaching can guide you to develop relationships that are compassionate yet grounded, maintaining your integrity and emotional well-being.  

Just like serial killers target destroying real peoples lives, there are “Serial Killers of Dreams” who target your ambitions, visions, and potential. These “killers” may not be murderers in the traditional sense, but their actions, words, and attitudes can slowly kill your dreams, if you let them.  Avoiding dream killers and nurturing those who build you up can be the difference between a life of greatness or a life of mediocrity.  

Greatness is not a single achievement but a lifestyle of intentional sacrifices. These seven steps provide a roadmap to high achievement, calling for a re-evaluation of what truly matters. In sports, business, or personal life, each of these sacrifices aligns your actions with your ultimate vision of success. By making these sacrifices, you step into the mindset of greatness, transforming not just your outcomes but your entire approach to life.

Don't let  pride keep you from growing and advancing your life.  The dangers of pretending to know creates unnecessary obstacles in learning based on pride.  We can explore this behavior as a barrier to genuine growth. We must all be open with humility if we are serious about personal and professional development.  Be mindful to listen when knowledge is being spoken.

A proactive person takes initiative and plans ahead, anticipating and addressing potential challenges. In contrast, a reactive individual responds to events after they occur, often without much prior planning.  A Proactive Mindset is the key to anyone working to better themselves.  

How do you see and think? Do you see Opportunities or Obstacles? It's not your current financial situation that matters most, but your mindset and actions.  Shift your thinking in one area of life, starting today. It could be as simple as reading a financial literacy book, setting up a small savings goal, or finding a side income.   

Life's greatest opportunities don't come to those who wait—they come to those who act! My QUESTION IS THIS, how many times have we let great opportunities slip through our fingers?  Life constantly presents us with opportunities, but fear and comfort zones often hold us back.  It's time to change your mindset and your personal point of view to allow yourself to see Life's Great Opportunities around you.

What are you delivering? Think about what message you are sending off to others around you. You are the total package, whether it's a sales pitch, a motivational speech, or just giving instructions at work—what's inside this ‘package,' which is YOU, matters. Yet, what's inside is only half the battle. A beautifully wrapped gift can leave a lasting impression, but a poorly presented package, no matter how valuable, will be discarded or returned. 

Developing fighting skills for personal and business success is crucial to advancing in your life.  Here are some critical tips that can help you get ahead and win some of life's battles professionally.   You have a dream, so you have to Keep Fighting For It!

When “All Hell Breaks Through,” it's a state of overwhelm where everything that could go wrong does go wrong, all at once. Without proper preparation or maintenance, you're left to face the full force of life's challenges in one devastating wave.

The journey towards your dreams requires dedication, perseverance, and action. By following these steps, you can shift from talking about your dreams to actively working towards them.  

The foundation of laziness is thus a complex interplay of many factors, each reinforcing the others to create a state where a person knows better but still doesn't take action. Addressing and disrupting these foundational elements is key to overcoming laziness. 

“People Don't Fail, They Give Up!” Success is not the absence of failure, but the refusal to stay down.  Paul D. JonesThere will always be setbacks in life, especially for those who are working to achieve higher goals in life.  When you fall, be sure to Get Up!  All high achieving people go through tough times.  In this show Paul D. Jones gives a few examples of successful people who have faced significant adversity, but persevered to achieve great success. The Formula is Adversity + Perseverance = SuccessWhen You slip and fall Fall, Get Up!

The difficult path leads to a better life because it builds character, resilience, and excellence. For leaders, this means embracing the hard work, challenges, and discipline required to reach their full potential. The reward for staying on this narrow path is not just success overall, but a deeper sense of accomplishment and purpose in life. 

Setting standards for yourself can significantly improve your everyday life. No longer compromise your morals and values for the quality of life that you desire.  Here are some key steps to help you establish and maintain high standards.  

The definition of stagnation is the lack of activity, growth, or development. We all must learn to be mindful of what causes us to become stagnant and sit idle.  You only get one life, therefore don't sit stagnant and waste it. It is time for us to get a move on towards our personal goals.

Don't Back Slide, is about being consistent on working towards your dreams without allowing yourself to be discouraged or distracted.  You must continue moving forward towards what you want in life.

A genius is often characterized by exceptional intellectual or creative abilities that enable them to make groundbreaking discoveries or innovations. While traditional views of genius might focus on extraordinary innate talent, many advancements attributed to genius come from simple observations and the innovative application of existing ideas.  The moral of the story is...  Keep It Simple!

Backwards thinking refers to cognitive patterns that focus on past mistakes, failures, or negative experiences instead of forward-looking, solution-oriented thinking. This can hinder personal and professional growth. Thinking forward and focusing on future success involves adopting a proactive and positive mindset. My goal is to give you the steps and strategies to help you cultivate forward-thinking habits and eliminate backward-thinking tendencies.

it's crucial to stay organized and manage your time effectively. Implementing a structured schedule, setting reminders for important tasks, and prioritizing your responsibilities can help you stay on top of your commitments and lead a more balanced and successful life. Don't live in the gray area—embrace organization and time management to improve your overall well-being.

Working together as a team is essential for success in any endeavor. When each team member commits to doing their part, without excuses, the collective power of the team is unleashed. Together, you can achieve more, overcome greater challenges, and reach higher levels of success than you ever could alone. Remember, a winning team is not just about individual excellence, but about the synergy created when everyone works together towards a common goal. Let's harness the power of teamwork to achieve our dreams and goals.  

In the context of building great relationships, ROI isn't just a financial term. It stands for Respect, Openness, and Integrity. These three values are foundational for creating and sustaining meaningful connections, whether in personal relationships, workplaces, or communities. Your true Return On Investment in relationships comes from practicing these principles.

We all must have a clear understanding of what has helped you shape your foundation.  "Where have you been?" Is a great question for you to know mentally and physically about yourself.  The answers will always shape your directions moving forward.

Blaming others can sometimes be a defense mechanism to avoid facing personal responsibility or discomfort. It's often easier to point fingers than to look within yourself and acknowledge our own role in a situation. It might also stem from a lack of awareness or understanding of your own actions and consequences. Learning to take accountability and grow from mistakes can be challenging but ultimately it will lead to personal growth and development.

Family traditions are customs, rituals, or activities that are passed down through generations within a family. They can vary widely from family to family and often involve holidays, special occasions, or regular routines that hold significance and help strengthen family bonds.  Examples include annual gatherings, holiday celebrations, religious ceremonies, and everyday routines like Sunday dinners or game nights.  The one thing that most don't realize is also hidden within the family, is also bad financial decisions.   

The journey towards your dreams requires dedication, perseverance, and action. By following these steps, you can shift from talking about your dreams to actively working towards them.

Correcting double-mindedness involves a combination of self-awareness, reflection, and intentional actions.  Overcoming double-mindedness is a process that requires patience and persistence. Be gentle with yourself as you work towards greater clarity and confidence in your choices. 

Every individual possesses a unique set of talents and strengths that distinguish them from others. These talents can range from artistic abilities, intellectual aptitudes, interpersonal skills, to various forms of creativity.  It is time for you to Open The Gift.