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Diligent Minds | Psychology, Personal Growth & Becoming Your Best Self

Diligent Minds | Psychology, Personal Growth & Becoming Your Best Self

Dorian Jones 406 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

Diligent Minds is a podcast focused on psychology, personal growth, and mindset shifts for men seeking meaningful change. It explores tools and strategies to gain clarity, rebuild confidence, and overcome limiting beliefs. The show aims to help listeners understand themselves, heal from the past, and become the best version of themselves. Growth begins with the decision to move forward, even amidst imperfection.

Episodes

What To Do When Your Best Still Isn’t Enough
What To Do When Your Best Still Isn’t Enough Aug 17, 2026 848 Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce YourselfSometimes you can work hard, stay consistent, sacrifice, and still feel like nothing is changing. When that happens, it’s easy to wonder whether your dream, goal, or next chapter simply isn’t meant for you.In this episode, we talk about what to do when it feels like your best still isn’t enough. Before giving up, it may be time to look inward, identify
How to Improve Your Mental Health From the Ground Up
How to Improve Your Mental Health From the Ground Up Aug 10, 2026 877 Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce YourselfImproving your mental health isn’t only about what you read, listen to, or take. At some point, what matters most is what you consistently practice.In this episode, we break mental health down to the ground level, understanding your emotions, challenging unhealthy thought patterns, recognizing your triggers, building tolerance for discomfort, processin
The Fire Isn't Gone. It's Just Buried
The Fire Isn't Gone. It's Just Buried Aug 3, 2026 694 Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce YourselfHave you ever felt like you've lost your ambition? Like the dreams you once had have faded beneath the weight of responsibilities, setbacks, and the pressure to have everything figured out?In this episode, we explore what it means to feel stuck, why so many men quietly struggle with uncertainty, and how to reconnect with the person you know you&ap
Getting Out of a Mental Slump When You’re Stuck in Your Head
Getting Out of a Mental Slump When You’re Stuck in Your Head Jul 20, 2026 952 Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce YourselfFeeling mentally stuck, unmotivated, or trapped in your own head?In this episode, I break down why men often turn disappointment into self-judgment and how overthinking, isolation, and negative self-talk can make a mental slump even harder to escape.You’ll learn how psychology explains rumination, why motivation often returns after action, and how smal
The Transition No One Prepares Men For
The Transition No One Prepares Men For Jul 13, 2026 1096 Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce YourselfMen don't usually wake up one day with all the answers.Instead, they wake up realizing the life they've built no longer feels like the life they're meant to live.In this episode, we're talking about one of the hardest seasons a man can experience: the space between who you've been and who you're becoming.We'll dive in
A REAL Midweek Reset
A REAL Midweek Reset Jun 17, 2026 201 Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce YourselfThis week, I invite you to pause, breathe, reflect, let go, and move on.Whatever you've been carrying, whatever has been weighing on your mind, take a moment to reset. A new day, a new opportunity, and a new perspective may be closer than you think.Reset. Realign. Rise.Support the showNext Chapter CoachingAssessmentFree Download: The Next Chapter
The Hard Work Can't Be Avoided
The Hard Work Can't Be Avoided Jun 15, 2026 587 Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce YourselfWe all want the outcome.The stronger relationship. The healthier body. The successful business. The financial freedom. The peace of mind.But somewhere along the way, many of us start looking for a way around the work it takes to get there.In this episode, you'll learn why there really are no shortcuts to building a meaningful life. We dive into th
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | The Dangerous Power of Self-Limiting Beliefs
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | The Dangerous Power of Self-Limiting Beliefs Jun 3, 2026 133 Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce YourselfWhat lies have you accepted about yourself?Maybe you've told yourself you're lazy, unorganized, not smart enough, or lacking the skills to succeed. But what if those beliefs aren't facts? What if they're simply stories you've repeated so often that they've become part of your identity?In this Reset Wednesday episode, we&ap
You're Not Overthinking. You're Seeking Control.
You're Not Overthinking. You're Seeking Control. Jun 1, 2026 802 Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce YourselfDo you ever find yourself replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, or worrying about things that haven't even happened yet?In this episode, we're exploring what overthinking really is and why it has less to do with thinking too much and more to do with our desire for certainty and control.You'll learn why your brain gets stuck
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | What Happened to You Isn’t Who You Are
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | What Happened to You Isn’t Who You Are May 13, 2026 162 Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce YourselfToo many people start identifying with their pain, failures, anxiety, trauma, or setbacks. But those are experiences and moments… not who you are. In this Reset Wednesday episode, we talk about separating your identity from the negativity you’ve been carrying so you can begin moving forward with clarity, confidence, and growth.Support the showNext Chap
The Truth About Discipline (Why It Still Feel So Hard Today)
The Truth About Discipline (Why It Still Feel So Hard Today) May 11, 2026 948 Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce YourselfMost people think they struggle with discipline because they’re lazy. But the truth is, many of us have unknowingly trained our brains to avoid discomfort, chase instant gratification, and depend on motivation instead of building self-trust.In this episode, you'll learn the psychology and science behind discipline in a practical and relatable way.
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | When's The Last Time You Chose You?
R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday | When's The Last Time You Chose You? Apr 22, 2026 144 Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce YourselfWhen’s the last time you did something just for you?In this R.E.S.E.T. Wednesday, we’re checking in. If you’ve been pouring into everyone else and leaving yourself last, this is your reminder that taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it’s necessary for your overall well-being. You can’t keep showing up at your best if you’re running on empty.Today, d

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