The Jerry Banfield Show

How do you feel when someone tells you that you are wrong? I know I hate when people try and tell me I am wrong, because what do they know? I am here today because many people in my life have let me be wrong. In that past I have struggled to follow this idea of letting others be wrong. This was especially true when I was working as a police officer. I loved enforcing the law, but the more I learned about the system, the more I learned how subjective it could be. Often times, people would get away with certain crimes because they knew someone or their circumstances were slightly different. I pray that I can let other people be wrong because people have the right to be wrong. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this, and I hope you will share your thoughts!

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How do you accept your limitations? For most of my life I had a hard time accepting my limitations. This led to me taking on more than I could handle in both my life and business. When I first started my business I took on as many clients as possible. It got to a point where I could barely convert new clients, and many of my existing client were not satisfied with the quality of my work. How many times have you done something like this in your personal life? You can only juggle so many things at once, and sometimes we take on more than we can handle. The more you try and do, the lower quality of work you will do across everything. However, not having enough responsibility can also be negative. Often when we don't have enough to do we will overly fixate on things. When I first started working online I wasn't a part of very many communities, and this led to me over-fixating on problems and the relationships I did have. I am thankful for the people I have the opportunity to work with online, and for having a supportive family who helps me every step of the way!

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How do you appreciate the moment, and make the right decisions? In the past, I would make decisions based on whether or not I thought I would have fun. For example, yesterday my wife and her family invited me to a baseball game. I do not particularly care for baseball, and at times I think it can be boring. In the past, I may have declined the invitation and played video games at home, or gone to the game with the idea that the person had to do what I wanted next time. Now when I make decisions each day I choose to do things based on if it is my last day in my body. When I look at things in this context, it is easy to enjoy everything I do in the moment. Thank you for listening to this, and I hope you will share what helps you make the right decisions!

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Do you have something in your life you are trying to get better at? Do you have an area you would like to improve upon? As simple as it sounds, I have found that the easiest way to get better at something is by taking the time to practice it everyday. When I first started filming videos, I started with a camcorder and recorded them in front of a shower curtain. Now I use an iMac with studio lighting and a backdrop! I have found that classroom learning is very restrictive as far as what benefit I get out of it. If you want to learn something like a foreign language, find a fun creative way to use it each day. I am grateful to be able to teach others online because I didn't get much benefit from serving clients. If you want to try and learn something new, first ask yourself if you are doing it as a means to an end. You are more likely to be successful if you enjoy what you are doing! I want to thank everyone for taking the time to listen to this, and I hope you will share what helps you learn!

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Have you or someone you care about had a problem maintaining a healthy weight? Have you struggled to maintain a healthy figure or just a healthy lifestyle? Myself and many other Americans have the luxury of very low cost food, and I know I have had problems in the past controlling how much I ate. The number one thing I do to maintain a healthy weight is to be aware of what I'm eating from a calorie standpoint. I use the health app on my iPhone to keep track of my calories each day. If I have enough time each day to spend time playing a game on my phone, I figure I can take the time to track my calories. In the past I have tried multiple diets and extreme workouts to help me lose weight, but I have found that controlling what you put into your body is the easiest way to maintain a healthy weight. I want to thank you for taking the time to listen to this, and I hope you will share tips on what you do to maintain a healthy lifestyle!

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What do you hope to accomplish in your life? This is a question I often ask myself, and I often seek ways to try to get ahead in life. At the end of the day, life is fair because you start with nothing and you end with nothing. So how can you get ahead in life? Thank you for listening to this and as always I appreciate your feedback!

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What do you do to get through challenging times in your life? When I was younger, I would often try to change the way I felt. For example, I would either act out, go to the gym and work out extra hard or turn to alcohol. Responding this way is often self-destructive, only results in short term relief and doesn't actually solve the problem at hand. Today, when I encounter challenges, I simply let them be. I don't change everything else in my life and I don't try and change how I feel. Embracing the pain of a challenging situation can be difficult, but I know that if I continue to work hard, be the best person I can be and help others, I will ultimately be rewarded. I pray that I can be a good person of service who accepts that I sometimes I won't feel good and that's okay. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this and I am thankful for the time you spend with me, and as always I appreciate your feedback!

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Have you ever had that fear where you were afraid you would never forget that you were breathing? I had this fear pretty bad at times when I was younger. The Miracle of Mindfulness, by Thich Nhat Hanh, helped me to know and take control of my breath. I take each breath like it is a great gift of life, and being mindful begins with taking control of your breath. If you are ever stressed or in danger of having a panic attack, you will notice that your breathing patterns will change or even stop. Controlling my breath helps me be more mindful of the current moment, and forget about the stresses of the past and future. I want to thank you for taking the time to listen to this, and I hope you will share what helps you live in the moment!

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How do you ask for help? Who helps you on a day to day basis? I was miserable when I tried to do everything by myself. When I first started my business, I never asked for help because I didn't want to accept my limitations. I thought I could do everything better than other people and because of this I became arrogant. Asking for help will make you a better, more humble person, and help you to admit your place in the universe. Ever since I started asking for help on a daily basis it has allowed me to be more productive as far as my work and appreciate the people who help me achieve my goals. I pray today to be of the greatest service to you so that when you need help you can count on me to be there and have already created something that was helpful. I hope you have a wonderful day!

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Have you ever heard yourself saying, if I only I knew the right thing to do? I spent most of my life knowing what the right thing to do was, but doing something else. Most of the time this resulted in compulsive behavior, and by acting compulsively I would often times ignore what I knew was right in my heart. By default, your mind will object to things that may be unknown or unfamiliar to you. But, when you ask yourself what the right thing to do is, you will often find the inspiration to do the right thing. I am grateful you took the time to listen to this message, and I hope that by admitting my flaws, I can help myself and others become better people!

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