TGM Classic | Garrain Jones | Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life: Lessons of Love, Leadership and Transformation

The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Education, Entrepreneurship, Business

5.0 • 135 Ratings

🗓️ 17 November 2025

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

What if the darkest moments of your life could become the foundation for your greatest transformations? Imagine feeling hopeless, lost, and overwhelmed by the shadows of your own choices. Now, imagine that these very shadows, the darkest moments of your life, could be the foundation for your greatest transformations. A story such as Garrain Jones vividly illustrates the transformative power of adversity. His life took a dramatic turn when he found himself imprisoned in France for drug smuggling. At the time, Garrain was torn between a bright public image and a shadowy private life full of poor decisions and misguided priorities. But instead of succumbing to despair, he used his incarceration to reflect on his life. This episode of The Greatness Machine will delve into Garrain’s extraordinary journey from the depths of imprisonment in a foreign land to becoming a beacon of hope and empowerment. Through his harrowing experiences and transformative insights, Garrain shares how he turned his darkest moments into the foundation for his greatest transformations. Topics include: The disparity between appearance and actual success in the entertainment industry The lasting effects of childhood trauma in terms of decision-making and worldview The importance of building grit and resilience The impact of intergenerational trauma and the power of individual choice in breaking such cycles The concept of mindset and behavioral change Honoring one’s true self and addressing unmet needs from childhood Garrain reflects on his experiences of imprisonment in France Garrain talks about his company Artist Power and what they offer And other topics… Sponsored by: Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/darius. Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/greatness. Brevo: Head over to brevo.com/greatness and use the code greatness to get 50% off Starter and Standard Plans for the first 3 months of an annual subscription. Masterclass: Get 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/DARIUS. Connect with Garrain: Website: https://garrainjones.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrain.jones/ Membership: https://go.garrainjones.com/apply-artist-power-expressed LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrainjones Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Why are businesses like HelloVet choosing Apple products and services?
0:04.8	So we started the business two years ago.
0:07.2	We had a few people who were used to PCs and this was their first foray into Macs.
0:12.5	But it's been super smooth getting everyone onto those devices and everyone seems really, really happy.
0:18.0	Find out how Mac can help you run and grow your business
0:21.2	at Apple.com forward slash hello vet.
0:27.1	300 sensors.
0:29.4	Over a million data points per second.
0:32.9	How does F1 update their fans with every stat in real time?
0:37.1	AWS is how.
0:39.2	From fastest laps to strategy calls,
0:41.7	AWS puts fans in the pit.
0:45.6	It's not just racing,
0:47.2	it's data-driven innovation at 200 miles per hour.
0:51.7	AWS is how leading businesses power next level innovation.
0:56.0	Love gang, welcome to the greatness machine.
0:58.0	I'm your host Darius from Shazday.
0:59.0	I'm so pumped to have you here with me.
1:01.0	Now listen, the greatness machine were about two things.
1:04.0	Number one, people were living their passions.
1:06.0	And number two, those who are creating greatness in the world and doing both of these things despite the odds against them.
1:11.4	Each episode, we're going to feature interviews with game changers, business leaders, telling us their origin stories.
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