Jerry Banfield

I like to think of this body as a worker drone because then things aren't so personal, sort of like an ant on an anthill. When I talk about what I have and the things I own, I will ultimately be disappointed because those things will eventually fade away. Knowing that I was put this planet for a purpose helps me to live a better and more productive life of service! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

0 to 1 is the biggest step I take each day. Especially when having a child, going from zero kids to one kid is the biggest step. Most people fail to accomplish their goals in life because they are unwilling to take the first step. Everyday I see people that want to start a YouTube channel or start their own business online, but they are unwilling to publish their first video or get started on their website. Once you take the first step, it gets much easier to accomplish whatever it is you want to do in life. Thank you for taking the time to be here with me, and I appreciate your feedback! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

How I quickly notice and fix my bad mood, today. The first step if you want to fix your bad mood is to honestly identify where your mood is. Most of the time you will be in a bad mood because you are mad at someone or the rest of the world. The world is just fine the way it is, and all you can do is control your attitude regarding it. The main mistake I made in the past was turning to alcohol to change my mood. While this provided temporary relief, it didn't solve the problems I had. Today I am thankful I no longer try to change my mood, but instead try to understand the attitude I have regarding the outside world, and adapt to it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

What would I tell my daughter about life if I never got the chance to say it in person? What if she never gets the chance to get to know her dad as a kid or an adult? Today, I felt it was important to make a video to tell her what I would like to tell her about life in case something were to happen to me. No matter what happens to your mother or I, you are inseparable from us. You are half your mom and half you dad, and you can never lose us. I lost my dad last year, but his voice is still inside of me. I suppose the main thing I would like to tell my daughter is you are life. Thank you for taking the time to be here with me, and I appreciate your feedback! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

Repairing the damage I cause in relationships makes life so much easier! If you want to have great relationships in your life, the easiest thing you can do is to repair the damage you cause within the relationship. This is helpful because you alone have the control to make the repairs, and it doesn't require anyone else. It is also important to keep in mind that damage is caused not only by words, but actions and body language as well. I want to thank you for taking the time to be here with me, and I appreciate your feedback! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

Arguing with what is, is completely insane. To disagree with how thing are, right in this moment, is crazy. However things are this moment is simply a fact, and arguing over them will only make you miserable. Right at this moment there is an airplane flying over my house. The noise used to utterly annoy me when i would be making a video, but I have come to accept it. I am thankful to be in a spiritual place where I can accept things for the way they are. Thank you for taking the time to be here with me, and I appreciate your feedback. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

What can I accomplish in my life that will not fade away? What can I do that will not disappear someday? I am thankful to have been asked this question in my productivity course on Udemy, and I will do my best to answer it for you today. My biggest accomplishment is here with me today. My wife and I are blessed to have welcomed our first child in to the world, but even we as people eventually fade away. Everything we accomplish will eventually fade away, and it is not worth ruining today to obtain something else that will fade. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

Dealing with people can be challenging! In fact, it is normal to struggle with other people in your life. The best thing I can do when dealing with other people is control my attitude, and go into every situation with a positive attitude. I have noticed that my own attitude and actions can very easily rub off on other people and effect how they in turn act. Treat others as you want to be treated! Thank you for taking the time to be here with me, and I appreciate your feedback! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

I am grateful today to know the value of aiming to have a neutral mood, where peace, love, and joy are in the background. Now this is not to say I feel apathetic, I simply try to avoid emotional highs and lows, and try to achieve balance and stability with my emotions. In the past, my idea of fun was to reach the highest levels of euphoria, where I would do anything to feel better about myself. However, what goes up must come down and these emotional highs were often followed by depression. I am grateful that today I can find balance. Thank you for taking the time to be here with me, and I appreciate your feedback! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

Have you been struggling to move on from your last failure in life? This is something I am all too familiar with, as my past failures have haunted me most of my life. I am grateful to have received this question from a student in one of my Udemy courses, and I am happy to share with you how I overcome failure. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

Have struggled to feel like you are enough? I have struggled with this a lot and now I do not have to each day. Maybe this video will give you the chance to see that you are just perfect how you are today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

My wife and I are grateful to have welcomed Madeleine, our first child, in to the world last week! One of the main things I realized since having her, is I have had a lot of my own problems much longer than I ever imagined. It seems most of my life I lived very much like an infant complete with getting angry when I did not get my way and going on a hunger strike when Mom tried to change me to bottle feeding. Thank you for taking the time to be here with me, and I appreciate your feedback! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

Do you see when you are improving at things in life? We focus so much on what we are doing wrong, that we often do not take the time to appreciate when we are making improvements in other areas. In fact, for me it often difficult to see when I am improving at something. I hope you enjoy this podcast, and take a second to appreciate your improvements in life! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

Healthy lifestyle motivation and tips based on what works for me! This is a free preview from my new health course at https://jerrybanfield.com/udemy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

Your pain, failure, and mistakes can help others who are currently experiencing them. I attribute a large amount of my success to the support group I meet with each day. It is a relief to see that you are not alone in your struggles, and that others have been in your shoes in the past. It is scary to think of where I would be without the daily support I receive. Use your past mistakes to help others today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

Words have the power of life and death behind them, and that is why I try to use my words to bring and give life and to communicate the love I have for myself and the world. Like every person, I have thoughts both good and bad. By ignoring the bad thoughts I allow them to pass, and instead focus on bringing love and understanding into the world. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

What helps you get started on the right foot each day? I have a steady routine that allows me to wake up on the right side of the bed each day, and get a productive start to my morning. I avoid checking Facebook, news sites or e-mail when first waking up, because I have realized that if I see negative news it will negatively effect my mood for the rest of the day. The first thing I do every morning is eat a balanced meal. The Snicker's commercial that says you're not you when you're hungry couldn't be more true! The second thing I do each morning is pray that I may be of service to the world. Prayer helps to keep me humble, and saying a prayer before I start help working puts me in a more productive mindset. I hope you find this helpful, and have a great day! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

Have you made it in life? The idea of making it is an illusion, and I am grateful to have the chance to share this with you today. You do not have to make it to have a wonderful life. In fact, you don't even have to leave today to have a fulfilling life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

Are you reluctant to try new things? The fear I have when trying new things is ridiculous! I used to avoid doing new things because of the underlying fear I had, but now I look at it and go about doing things that feel right. Today, I have the chance to look at these fears and see whether they are helping me or hurting me. Thank you for taking the time to be here with me, and I appreciate your feedback. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

How do you deal with productivity problems? In the past, I have had problems dealing with procrastination, lack of achievements and getting bored fast. I felt as if I was on a treadmill, running in place and getting nowhere in life. it wasn't until I started being thankful for what I had in life that I found happiness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support