Episode 347

Gene S. Jones, Author, Consolidated Wisdom

Published on: 6th January, 2025

Today’s guest is Gene S. Jones, a nationally acclaimed game show host, creativity coach, and author of inspirational books. With an extraordinary career spanning fire-eating, juggling, magic, sports broadcasting, and as the host of the GIMME A HINT! Trivia Game Show, Gene has inspired audiences across the country.

His latest book, Consolidated Wisdom, is a treasure trove of profound insights and quotations from the past 5,000 years, accompanied by Gene’s thoughtful commentary.

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The Creative Journey

  • Gene, your career spans so many unique roles—How have these experiences shaped your understanding of creativity, and what inspired you to channel it into writing Consolidated Wisdom?

The Power of Quotes

  • In Consolidated Wisdom, you’ve curated over 1,500 profound quotes. What drew you to this project, and how do you see these quotes serving individuals and businesses in their daily lives?

Wisdom Meditation

  • The final chapters of your book introduce the concept of Wisdom Meditation. Can you explain how this method works and how it helps readers apply the wisdom they’ve learned to their lives?

The Evolution of Thought

  • Your book highlights a panoramic view of human thought over 5,000 years. What are some of the most surprising or impactful insights you discovered during your research?

Creativity in Action

  • Beyond your book, you’ve hosted thousands of game shows and taught creativity seminars. How do you guide individuals and organizations to unlock their creative potential? What’s one tip our listeners can apply today?

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Your World of Creativity
Catalyst of Inspiration, Stories, and Tools to Get Your Work Out Into the World
On YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY, best-selling author and global brand innovator, Mark Stinson introduces you to some of the world’s leading creative talent from publishing, film, animation, music, restaurants, medical research, and more.

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Mark Stinson has earned the reputation as a “brand innovator” -- an experienced marketer, persuasive writer, dynamic presenter, and skilled facilitator. His work includes brand strategy and creative workshops. He has contributed to the launches of more than 150 brands, with a focus on health, science, and technology companies. Mark has worked with clients ranging from global corporations to entrepreneurial start-ups. He is a recipient of the Brand Leadership Award from the Asia Brand Congress and was included in the PharmaVoice 100 Most Inspiring People in the Life-Sciences Industry.