The Jerry Banfield Show

Do you constantly find yourself arguing with those around you? Anytime I have been in a place of struggle, the words I needed to hear were often said to me directly. These same words I needed to hear were the same words I tended to argue over. Last night, I received an e-mail sharing constructive criticism pertaining to my Udemy courses. My first instinct was to argue with this person, but I managed to stop myself. Instead, I thanked them for sharing their opinion with me, and may even implement some of the changes they suggested. So, the next time you find yourself inclined to argue over something, first ask yourself if they are words you need to hear. Thank you for taking the time to be here with me, and I appreciate your feedback!

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Why are we here today? What can we possibly accomplish in this life? What is the point of doing what we are doing everyday? To me, knowing the why of it all and knowing my purpose gives me peace of mind. I am thankful to have finally discovered my calling in life, and it is to be of service to you. In the past, my main purpose in life was to have fun. Unfortunately for me having fun often meant situations involving excitement and chaos. The world wants service out of everyone and for people to be useful in society. When you go around and do things that are not useful, you are usually not rewarded in life. Once I figured out that being of service was the proper way to live my life, I was surprised to realize how simple, yet satisfying, life can truly be. Thank for you taking the time to be here with me, and I appreciate your feedback!

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Who are you really? This is a question I struggled with as a child, teenager and young adult. In the United States, we typically introduce ourselves by sharing our name, where we live and what we do for a living. Well, my birth name is Gerald (same as my Dad), I moved around growing up due to my Mom being in the Army, and I wouldn't hold a job for longer than a year when I was younger. I remember when I was an orientation leader at my college and we were supposed to introduce ourselves to the incoming freshman and include where we grew up. Each day I would tell the different groups of students I grew up in a different area and this made my supervisor angry. But, the truth was I did not know where I was from or who I really was as a person. During different phases of my life I have been involved with different groups, enjoyed different activities, held different jobs and spent time with different people. I have come to embrace that rather than associating myself with past accomplishments or past titles, I now simply am. Each moment I have the choice to be whoever I want. Thank you for taking the time to be here with me, and I appreciate your feedback!

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Are you happy with what you have in life? I got everything in my life I ever wanted, and I still wasn't happy. I have a beautiful wife, successful business, live in a house I own and drive a comfortable car, but I still was not happy. I am thankful to have discovered that happiness isn't about having everything I want or having things done the way I think they should be done, happiness comes from within. It is the simple joy of being alive. It doesn't matter how much money you have, how many things you own or what kind of job you have, you can be happy by simply appreciating what life has to offer. Ever since I was a kid, my mind told me that the more things I accumulated and accomplished, the happier I would be. Well, this simply wasn't true. I soon realized that the more things I bought, the utility I received drastically diminished. I have found that a life of service brings far more happiness than a life of excess and materialism. Thank you for taking the time to be here with me, and I appreciate your feedback!

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Do you feel like you are always in a hurry? Do you constantly find yourself bumping in to things or accidentally breaking stuff? Most of my life, I always found myself rushing around to get somewhere or complete something. I would treat each activity as a means to an end rather than enjoying the actual activity itself. It got so ridiculous that I couldn't even enjoy a movie anymore because I was waiting for it to end. So the next time you find yourself rushing to work, slow down. Life isn't a race. Not only do you put yourself in physical danger when you race around, but you miss the little things that make life special. Thank you for taking the time to be here with me, and I appreciate your feedback!

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The two phrases I have come to live by are "do the next right thing" and "don't make it worse." No matter what is going on in my life, these two thoughts help me to make the right decision each moment as to what I should do. Both do the next right thing and don't make it worse are similar in meaning because no matter what decisions you may have made in the past, you have the opportunity to start making positive choices right now. Thank you for taking the time to be here with me, and I appreciate your feedback!

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What is the most valuable thing you have to offer in your life? I have found that the most valuable thing I can offer in life is my attention. Things I give my attention to each day seem to grow and flourish. This has been especially true for my Udemy courses and my YouTube channel. The more videos I upload to my YouTube channel, the more subscribers and social interaction I get. Thank you for taking the time to be here with me, and I appreciate your feedback!

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Does God play an important role in your life? In this video I will explain how having a strong relationship with God, or any other higher power, strengthens your love and understanding for all other forms of life, and helps you to accept even the most difficult of situations.

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How do you define yourself? Do you associate yourself with a certain race, religion or political group? In this video I explore how subjective titles are in society, and how these titles determine how you are treated and which opportunities are presented to you

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Do you have trouble maintaining a high energy level each day? The main way I maintain a high energy level is by taking care of myself each moment. I try to do what is best for my body, mind and soul. Everyday you have the ability to make choices on what you do and how you feel. In the past, I would often feel apathetic because I felt as if I was stuck in a routine. The first step to maintaining a high energy level each day is to appreciate each moment, and live one day at a time. Next, I make sure I get enough sleep each night. Sleep is essential for recovery and gives me a positive start to each day. Finally, I pay careful attention to my diet and take the time to exercise at least 30 minutes each day. Each day I eat balanced and try to eat simply. I try to avoid processed foods and eat smaller meals. The worst thing you can do is eat large meals of over 1,000 calories. Your body will expend extra energy to process large meals and this will make you tired. Remember, each day you have a choice on how to live your life. Don't let the mistakes of yesterday or the uncertainty of tomorrow force you to neglect the moment!

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