Roughly 552,830 people living in the United States are homeless, and Garrain Jones was one of them. Having hit rock bottom and experiencing multiple trials and tribulations in his life, including going to jail and becoming a convicted felon, he knew that there had to be more to life than what he was experiencing. Feeling uncertain about what to do or where to turn, he began creating motivational content on YouTube, regularly posting videos each week for years without earning anything from it.
While most would give up after consistently posting content for years without raking in thousands of dollars each month like some YouTube content creators, Garrain knew that adding value to the lives of others was more important than money. He remained committed to content creation, regularly posting uplifting and motivational content to help inspire others on their journey to greatness. It would eventually lead him down a path of writing his own book, Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life, which has since sold more than 87,000 copies. As a best-selling author who has gone from homeless to multimillionaire status, he looks forward to sharing the details of his success with others who may have hit rock bottom and are ready to make a change in their lives.
“If anyone knew what it was like to hit rock bottom, it was me. From going to jail and experiencing homelessness, I knew what the struggle was like and that I didn’t want to keep living that way. I had to learn to love myself to get to where I am today, and I try to share that with others so that they understand the value of self-love,” shares Mr. Jones. “When you learn to love yourself, it’s easier to stay motivated, even on those rough days when you feel like nothing is going your way. I’ve had my fair share of those days, but I’ve always tried to remain positive and spread that positivity to others to uplift them.”
As more people began to connect with his content, Garrain set out on a mission to launch a coaching company that would enable him to utilize his gifts and natural insight from his journey to help others on a much larger scale. Now the founder and CEO of Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life LLC, he looks forward to encouraging others to change their mindset to make great strides in life while moving forward to the next level.
“As a transformational coach, I like to lead by example and let people know about my past. I’m not ashamed of where I come from or what I’ve experienced, including being locked up in federal prison, homeless, and even living in my car while wondering where I’d get my next meal,” says Mr. Jones. “I want people to know where I come from so that even if they’re at their lowest point in life, they can move forward and make a change that will positively impact their lives for years to come. If I didn’t believe in myself or stay motivated, I might still be where I was, but instead, I was willing to change my mindset to change my life. And, that is what it’s all about.”
Now a coach to others, best-selling author, and international keynote speaker, Garrain Jones spends most of his time speaking to audiences of more than 10,000 people to inspire and educate others on the importance of self-love and motivation. He also intends to help as many people as possible recognize their full potential through his coaching business.