Meet Tony Jones

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Tony Jones a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Tony, thank you so much for joining us and offering your lessons and wisdom for our readers. One of the things we most admire about you is your generosity and so we’d love if you could talk to us about where you think your generosity comes from.

Generosity doesn’t come from having more. It comes from seeing more. Realizing deep down that life isn’t a battle of “me versus you,” but a shared unfolding. You give not to impress or be selfless but because helping another feels less like a loss and more like a continuation of yourself. It doesn’t come from effort. It comes from awareness.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I believe growth doesn’t happen overnight – it happens daily. My personal philosophy is simple: “Everyday, I am getting 1% better.” Whether that progress shows up physically, mentally, or spiritually, I’m committed to consistent improvement rather than perfection. Small intentional actions that compound over time. Lasting success is created through steady growth and alignment with who you’re becoming.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

1. Nothing is really owned.
– time, talent, attention and even possessions pass through us temporarily. When you stop clinging to them as identity, sharing no longer feels risky.

2. Lack is mostly a story.
– when fear of not-enough loosens, the impulse to hoard dissolves. What remains is trust – trust that giving does not empty you, but aligns you.

3. Connection is the truth beneath separation.
– when you recognize yourself in others, generosity isn’t a moral choice – it’s a reflex. You help because their well-being matters as yours does.

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?

Getting overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re failing – it means your system is asking for care. The goal isn’t to eliminate feelings, but to create space around them. Turn inward instead of reacting outward. That’s emotional maturity and self-awareness in action. You can do so by practicing breathing techniques. My favorite is alternate nostril breathing. My goal is to synchronize the left and right hemisphere of the brain to elevate and expand consciousness.

*Try this: inhale for 5, hold for 5, and exhale for 5 – for 10 minutes long.*

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