The Paul D. Jones Show

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.