The Jerry Banfield Show

You are changing the world today! What do you have in common with Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison? You are all part of a changing world. Society likes to give these innovative minds all the credit when it comes to changing the world, but what gets lost is all the people and circumstances that allowed them to have an impact. Without Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs might not have been such a prominent figure in our culture. Who is Steve Wozniak? This same principle holds true to everyone throughout history. No one person changes the world, everyone has their own impact. So, the next time you get down on yourself for not being able to have an impact, remember that you are a part of a changing world and everyone in the world plays an integral role in society. I want to thank you for taking the time to listen to this, and as always I look forward to your feedback!

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Do you find yourself getting sick all the time? I have found that the easiest way to stay healthy is to make sure I get enough rest each day. In the past I viewed sickness from a scientific standpoint, and I tried to avoid germs at all cost. But, no matter how much hand sanitiser I used, I still found myself getting sick. During the past year I have made an effort to take better care of my body. This included getting more rest, eating healthier and maintaining a regular exercise routine. The results have been incredible! In addition to being more productive and having more energy, I have not gotten sick! In the past I noticed that I would often get sick when I deprived myself of sleep, and now I make an effort to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. If I find myself in a position where I cannot get 7-8 hour of sleep, I make up for this by taking some time during the day to either take a nap, listen to a book or meditate. I hope some of these tips help you to avoid getting sick, and as always I appreciate your feedback!

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Are you or someone you know 50 and looking to date? Whether you are 15 or 50, the principles of dating remain the same. You want to have someone in your life to be in a relationship with. Many people I have come across who are over 50 talk about dating like it's a completely different challenge. Yes, some of the details may change such as the family dynamic, but fundamentally it is the same as at any other point in your life. As you grow older you may become more risk adverse and this can be a serious impediment to dating. Dating involves risk taking. You do not know what someone will be like upon first meeting them or if you will be able to eventually cultivate a relationship, but this is the same at any age. If you are honest about what you want out of a relationship with yourself and the person you are dating, you are much more likely to be happy in the relationship! Do not let your age deter you from dating! Thank you for listening to this and please share what has helped you to get out and date!

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Have you ever found yourself saying "he" or "she" started it? I know I used to say this a lot, and lived my life on a "you started it" basis. What does "you started it" mean? It means someone did or said something that forced you to react out of your own control. In other words, you are not at fault for your reaction since someone else caused it. When you apply this thinking to adult relationships it becomes pretty ridiculous. The idea of "you started it" creates an artificial beginning that ignores everything that happened before it, and takes the responsibility away from the person who did not start it. If you want to feel better about yourself and others, you must first be accountable for your own behavior. Do not let others dictate how you act. I want to thank you for taking the time to listen to this, and as always I appreciate your feedback!

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How do you treat other people? When someone does something you do not like, how do you react to them? How you treat other people is inseparable from the life you are living inside. In other words, when you hurt other people, you are ultimately hurting yourself. I can say this from experience. During my darkest times when I was angry at the world, I also suffered from low self-esteem and a lack of self-worth. As I have grown my profile online and built up a healthy following, I have noticed an increase in negative comments on everything from my voice, appearance and quality of work. I am thankful to have reached a place spiritually where instead of fighting fire with fire, I now opt to pray for people who try to do harm to me. I was once in their shoes, and I pray they will learn how to love themselves and their neighbors. In the end hate will lead to your own destruction. I want to thank everyone for taking the time to listen to this, and I hope you will share what helps you love your neighbor!

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What is the worst thing that can happen to you in your life? For a long time I feared that shame, embarrassment, and death were some of the worst things that could happen to me. However, now I see that the worst thing that can happen to me is to miss the beauty of this moment. Life is ultimately one moment, and the past and future are experienced in the present. Everyone in the world has set me up to experience this one moment and I can either accept it and be thankful, or reject it and feel sorry for myself. The thing I fear most now in life is that I will not be thankful for each moment in my life. I want to thank you for taking the time to listen to this, and I hope everyone has a great weekend!

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Who do you work to impress in your life? Do you prioritize working to impress strangers over the people close to you? Most of my life I only worked to impress new people. Whether it was a new girl I wanted to date or new co-workers, I always found myself putting more time and effort in to trying to impress people I hardly knew. Now I try to impress the people close to me everyday as if they were new people in my life. Working to impress the people close to me has helped me achieve a much higher quality of life and build deeper relationships. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this and as always I value your feedback!

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How do you deal with people that are hot and cold? How many people do you know that seem to be completely different when they are in an emotional or aroused state of mind? A good example of this concept is students in a classroom setting versus students at a party. For example, students would be cold in a classroom setting. If you asked a student if they would binge drink at party they would most likely say, "No, I would never do that." However, if you put that same person in a heightened state of arousal, they may act differently. I experienced this first hand with gambling. It was easy to avoid gambling in a cold state of mind, but when I was drinking or having a good time with friends, it became harder to resist. I try to live in a persistent warm state so I am open to the world. A warm state of mind helps me be more consistent as far as my behavior with friends, family, co-workers and encounters with new people. I have noticed that life is really hard when you are constantly role playing to a situation instead of being yourself. Staying in warm state also helps you to avoid actions you may regret later. I want to thank you for taking the time to watch this video, and I hope you will share tips that help you keep a warm state of mind!

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Have you struggled with a problem that seemed impossible to overcome? Today, I am thankful for being sober for a whole year. For years prior I tried to quit drinking, and was never successful. Only when I asked for help was I able to finally quit drinking. After embracing spirituality in my life and attending AA meetings, I came to the realization that alcohol wasn't the problem. The real problem was my own selfishness and a lack of service to others. Now, instead of focusing on my own deficiencies and perceived problems, I take the time each day to serve others who are less fortunate than me. Thank you for taking the time to watch this, and as always I appreciate your feedback!

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