Distinguished Gentleman of the Month: Jiovanni "Mr. Win The Day" Jones

Jiovanni "Mr. Win The Day" Jones

Legal Aide, 25 years old

Photo courtesy of Jiovanni Jones

1. What does "Distinguished Gentleman" mean to you?

A distinguished gentleman is a man who has sterling worth and unsullied character, a man who protects womanhood and fights for what is right.

2. What is your brand and how did you get started?

My brand is myself. I created Win The Day to change the mindset of the people. It came about while my lb and I were trying to solve the bringing colored people out of oppression problem. Win The Day is a mindset that breaks down big goals  to daily goals so that 1. You have a better way to measure your success and 2. Become addicted to goals setting and accomplishing those goals. WTD will change the world. I have many goals planned for WTD, I'm just taking it a day at a time. #WTD

3. What is your dream goal and how do you plan on achieving it?

MY dream goal is to develop myself into a leader for our people. That includes me becoming a lawyer and politician so that I may greater affect my people. I will also create a consulting firm that will help colored people with anything and everything.

4. Name a moment that you feel helped shape you into the young man that you are today.

 Texas state and San Marcos made me into the man that I am today. All the experiences I had within that city helped me realize that my people needed a leader that was fresh and new. It helped me realize that if we wanted to change the outcome then we have to change our mindset.

5. Name a person (dead or alive) that you look up to & why?

 Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X are my idols. They decided to stand up for what is right in their own fight. They didn't let anyone sway their beliefs and they uplifted the community.

6. When it comes to being a man, what do you feel should be the three core values that a gentleman should uphold?

 It's hard to sum up being a man in 3 things but I would say my 3 things are:

        1.      Perseverance 
        2.      Nobility
        3.      Strong work ethic 

7. What is a quote that live by and how do you live up to it?

"Change the mindset, change the outcome" -Jiovanni Jones

#WTD is an embodiment of that quote and my life work. 

8. Piece of advice that you would give to young men of color who do not believe in themselves or lack role models?

There is power in idols, find one and follow. You are powerful beyond measure. There are obstacles in front of you but nothing can stop you from being successful. NOTHING! #WTD