8 things to do for a successful and prosperous 2023

[@Stachaism]

Thank you. I started decluttering many years ago, its only in recent years I have understood how deeply I have applied it and still applying it.. I only found your videos recently and you indeed feel like a friend who has got my back. Sometimes we stumble and I feel like a cuppa with a likeminded friend just put me on track again. It's a real journey of investigation and personal development that is incredible if you commit to it. Thank you :)

[@essituulia]

This was what I needed. Thank you. I really enjoy listening at you.

[@speakwithmeasure3714]

Love the Proverbs! Ultimate wisdom is Christ himself.

[@jenniferb2561]

“Hindsight is 20/20”!!

[@k.6160]

We're in the second half of the year, and it's a good time start anew! Thanks for the words of encouragement 🙏👍👏👏👏

[@Bussjaeger]

I have listened to many minimalist channels. You are by far the easiest to listen to. You speak real. Thanks for being.

[@dr.albertroland]

I will forever be indebted to you you've changed my whole life continue to preach about your name for the world to hear you've saved me from a huge financial debt with just little investment, thanks so much Mrs. Katherine Haley

[@laurenodonnell5889]

You invest with Mrs Haley too? Wow that woman has been a blessing to me and my family.

[@dr.albertroland]

@Diana Heyes investwithhaleyy💯

[@barbarat5729]

Absolutely agree!

[@Courtneycreate]

The end of this video made me cry…. I know I’m emotional but seriously thank you

[@Carolmaizy]

I'm 65 and retired. No grandchildren for me ☹. However, once a week I babysit my 2 1/2 year old great nephew, usually with my older sister. Nothing beats playing with him all day! It is a joy! Then he naps, and my sister and I get to spend time talking about anything and everything. I go hone to the love of my life. These things keep me fulfilled.

[@fmartin9826]

Your videos are truly inspiring because you speak from your heart. If anyone needed an example of the benefits of being authentic, thoughtful, and empathetic, they only need to watch your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@ermabanks6931]

Nephew, you're filled with such profound wisdom and knowledge. I love to listen, and absorb from your teachings. Proud of you! Contintue to share and impact the lives of others.

[@JoLambert-hj5fi]

These are great thank you for your insight and sound advice.

[@varment114]

Rule #8 of my rules to a successful marriage is learn to say “No/Know” both spellings. As in no we are not doing that or I need to know more before we make a decision. My wife and I have been married for 31 years. Love her more today than the day we were married! I have developed 12 rules for a great marriage.

[@zennoodle]

The window of amazement and exploration narrows as we age due to habit and expectations. No adult sees the sunrise with amazement after staying up all night. Since we have these habits, it's best to see things with wide eyes and happiness/curiosity. Life is far more fulfilling with this mentality. Learn something new, curve your mentality and discover new things.

[@barbieguerra8301]

Hello Ronald Banks, Happy New Year to you. My name is Barbie and I am new to your channel. While watching this video I felt like you are a friend. The way you speak is so gentle, peaceful, and kind. It truly resonated with me and I appreciate you sharing everything you did in this video. I will definitely be doing more of the suggestions you mentioned, like decluttering, for example. I already read a ton of books, I love to read, so you mentioning how you and your wife are always reading was beautiful to hear. Glad I landed on your page and on this video, Thank you and Cheers!

[@avenj4659]

Someone said it already but I wish I could give this video a thousand likes. Thank you for sharing and challenging us!

[@RonaldLBanks]

You are so welcome! I appreciate you being here and growing on this journey with me. Thank you!!

[@andreyamatthew2035]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@EstGent]

Curiosity is still vital for growth and knowledge. Great points bro!!

[@tamlynrn]

I love when you refer to things that your dad has taught you. 🙌

[@MmM2025-v9d]

Adorable little guy! I felt the same way, look at all my kids teach me and continue to teach me!

[@dominickgiannotti]

Just discovered your channel on New Year's ironically and man you're speaking truth. Also really cool that you're a fellow believer and attend church! Thank you for your insight!

[@ronsakowski8051]

I just found your channel and I can’t thank you enough for this style of advice. Very much looking forward to learning more from you and using your worksheets to make this a great year.

[@RonaldLBanks]

Welcome aboard! I’m glad you enjoyed my content enough to want to join this community! Hey if you ever have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out and ask! I’m here to help you live and build your life with less clutter and more clarity

[@Colorfulminimalist]

rewatched this and it was a midyear wakeup call that I needed!

[@astewart9410]

Sitting here on a short break at work feeling it’ll be another year if the same and you’re out here dropping so many truths. Thank you. I will be watching this many times.

[@07ikkin]

Yess, that was me, thinking "what's gonna change"? Already deactivated social media.

[@astewart9410]

Right on. KZbin is the only thing I gave. Never had a FB or Twitter or Insta or any of them. Nope, never signed up. Life is quieter this way. Best to you in 2023!

[@katloh3610]

I really appreciate your thoughts on this topic! Your comments on fear helped me understand how I'm feeling about 2023. Here's to a year of curiosity!

[@denisekirshenbaum7798]

It’s very helpful. I’m so glad I found your channel. I’m going to try all of these suggestions. Thank you so much and cheers to you and have a great new year as well!

[@RonaldLBanks]

Let’s grow on this journey together! Im happy you found my content and I’m excited for your journey ahead!

[@natashyas4149]

Ron, what a great message! I feel like I'm learning from a very young but profoundly wise professor or prophet. Thank you! 🙏

[@nina_gc]

The way all this hit close to home 😅 most of these are things I had already been thinking of but somehow hearing it from someone else makes it far more impactful and motivating. Thanks for all the great content and can't wait to see all that is to come in this new year. Also as I was watching this thought how neat it would be if you had a podcast. I check the description box and I see you do have a podcast 🤯 guess I know what I'm listening to at work from now on 😁👍

[@RonaldLBanks]

Yes! I’m glad you looked in the description! The Ronald L Banks podcast is on all major streaming platforms!

[@jeremysylvester2327]

Thank you so much, Ronald. I appreciate this video... all your videos. I'll definitely apply what I've learned in this video. Great advice. You are appreciated. Keep up the great work. 🙏

[@RonaldLBanks]

I appreciate you! I’m very happy this resonated with and you found something in it that you want to use in your life! Love it! 🙌🏾

[@gionagrace6279]

Thanks, Ron! Great video! 👍 You are always a breath of fresh air and an inspiration. Happy New Year to you and your wife and to your little man. ❤

[@Colorfulminimalist]

thank you friend! a happy new year to you and your beautiful family

[@norfsyq9660]

“Fear is false evidence that appears real.” A word!!

[@SmaShleeStar]

Fabulous video. I love watching your channel. You are so inspirational and you give great advise. Thank you!

[@RonaldLBanks]

Thank you so much! If you ever have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to me!

[@joanbirdsell3678]

All good advice. I suggest looking for another word to replace "should". it's such a triggering word for many and could cause them to reject your very good advice.

[@millie9814]

This channel is awesome!

[@RonaldLBanks]

I appreciate that Millie! Thank you!!

[@asia9548]

I must expand my vocabulary, wow that point really caught my mind

[@Iumertz]

Thank you so much for the video! :)

[@RonaldLBanks]

You're so welcome!

[@jillpaulli4059]

Happy New Year Ronald and thank you my friend! ❤

[@ubaok24]

We all need to get out of the mindset of needing more to keep up with others. This is why a lot of us are in debt.

[@ilkaperez9119]

We lose so much as we age. Life alone ! Pressure, responsibilities , Adulthood. It’s true we should break out of our comfort zone , often to still enjoy life . That said 2022 taught me to say NO more , and enjoy even what others may consider boring. Thank you ! Happy new year to the fam ❤

[@maithao4551]

I always appreciate your energy, Ronald! Great video.

[@RonaldLBanks]

I appreciate you my friend! Thank you for being here and I’m happy my content is connecting with you!

[@shubhamsonawane5597]

Thanks dear

[@RonaldLBanks]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed this!

[@medievaldruidess]

Your videos are so helpful. Thankyou.

[@RonaldLBanks]

I'm so glad you’re enjoying them!!

[@Itsalexiusb]

Thank you for the video!

[@antoniaaltenkamp4879]

loved every word

[@RonaldLBanks]

I love that you loved this!!

[@PJ-we7cy]

Thank you Ronald and a happy new year to you too!! 👏🌟 Wishing you and your loved ones great success and happiness in this new year. 🙏 Peace!! ✊🙌

[@Nicky11ish]

11:01 so how do I not upset peeps by saying ‘no’. I get upset if peeps pass up my invite so I assume the same when I turn others down. Recently my sister was upset when I answered “No thanks” to an invite. How do I avoid a blow out or argument over saying “no”. My family is high maintenance 😅

[@calsannepotgieter4200]

I started a "follow your curiosity" social group. We meet a few times a month to talk about what interests and excites us. I try to make it a safe space for people beginning in their explorations. There is so much negativity and cruel gate keeping online. I wanted to start a group where making mistakes and saying the wrong thing doesn't mean the person has to be squashed. Looking forward to running the group in 2023. I have so many ideas Really gained a lot from your discussion

[@eirysepoet]

Thank you so much and Happy New Year to you too! Cheers to success!

[@charlesblack1086]

Thank you.

[@Starfish12345]

The answer is NO. Love it.

[@fdoctor79]

Happy New Year, Ron and to everyone! If I could like this vlog 1,000 times I would. Tfs and continued success with your endeavors!

[@valeriehowden471]

This is definitely 30 minutes well spent! Cheers to the new year and enjoy your son. I've been decluttering for 2 years now on + off. Haven't regretted letting go of 1 item ... only to think that I could have asked a friend first if they wanted it before I donated it. Curiosity is wonderful - I always enjoyed learning the how + why behind things. I've branched out in my genres of reading and enjoying the pages I've turned. Worse case scenario, the book isn't finished, but I'll give it to a friend or library.

[@KT-rh7hq]

This was fantastic!! Thank you so much for your wise words. I will definitely be rewatching this one. Happy New Year to you and your family! 🎉

[@ubaok24]

I have a hard time saying no to people because i don't want to let them down. Or if I don't do it then no one else will.

[@K_Woods]

I have this same problem and I feel the exact same way.

[@gr33neyes1000]

Happy New Year

[@emeldzi2118]

PLEASE put your gear (camera, mic) in your descriptions :)

[@erinorourke1372]

Cheers Ron, thank you for the excellent encouragement. I really appreciate the part where you talked about saying no to what doesn’t serve you, something I sincerely need to work on. ✋🏻

[@OrganizedWithJoy]

So much wisdom in this video Ron! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Cheers to the new year!😊

[@avenj4659]

As usual. He always comes with the bomb nuggets

[@OrganizedWithJoy]

@@avenj4659 Yes! Love his videos!😊

[@petraeriksson4743]

🖐This is so me. Twelve years ago I started getting panic attacks and anxiety and with every year my life got smaller and smaller and now I mostly live inside my small comfort zone. I know I need to change and how to do it, but I am terrified. Sometimes it feels like my little safe bubble is killing my mind but it is safe from the terror that is panic attacks and so I do nothing but make excuses, year in and year out. I have never heard it phrased like that, but it really rang true.

[@Mskiki1942]

Ok so unrelated....how do the minimalist that wear all black all the time keep their clothes from dulling in the wash?

[@RonaldLBanks]

Personally I wash my clothes in cold water and hang dry them. I’m particularly about what is washed with what and that has helped. I also keep a lint roller handy!

[@carlav8357]

Congratulations on your beautiful son!!

[@babysisdolls3336]

congrats, on being a Papa!

[@yammyTummyTammy]

Happy New Year from Japan to you and your family. I always enjoy your video. It is a good start to watch this video having so much wisdom.

[@simpledeliciousfoodie3476]

Thank you for your wisdom, your content always gives me a boost and motivation to simplify and live a better life. I like your idea to lead with curiosity, I think we all have that inner compass but we forget to listen to ourselves. Also congratulations to your and your wife on having your first baby, being a parent is one of the best adventures life has to offer! Best wishes into the new year and please keep the wisdom coming, it makes a difference!

[@KitsuneHB]

Expand your vocabulary - Well, I will begin to learn japanese in a month. :) It will be hard because japanese is like a thousand worlds away from my mother tongue german and isn't comparable to any other language I've learned before (english, spanish, french and a bit swedish). Neither indogerman nor a roman language. It will be an interesting challenge.

[@exantusdayinalife]

Thank you for producing this, you’ve given me valuable insights.

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Happy New Year. Ron thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. Such great ideas. ❤

[@idawilson8935]

I love and appreciate all your helpful info, thank you for sharing. Congratulations on becoming a parent, he’s Beautiful ❤

[@barbarat5729]

Being curious means keeping childlike wonder. It is NOT being childish. Most of society sees it as childish. I feel sorry for them.

[@daisyc3979]

21:07!! Bro, are you a Christian? Great content!

[@leslynmoore]

I really needed to hear his today, Thank you

[@RonaldLBanks]

You’re so welcome Leslyn! I’m glad this reached you when you needed it! Keep growing on your journey!

[@101Cecilia]

What A Boost. Thank you!

[@RonaldLBanks]

You bet! Keep growing and learning on your journey Sharon!

[@ayetam_aye]

Funny! My New year resolution was to stop saying yes to things I want to say No to 😂…. My daughter asked me to do something for her, I said “No” she said “Dang why do I have to be first?!” 😂😂 I usually say yes and grit my teeth…. It felt great!

[@avenj4659]

That’s funny.

[@platinumbranch2056]

Happy New Year to you and your lovely family, Ron! And, I applaud 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 this video (minus the yoga).

[@musingsofahoneybee9956]

Honestly, this was one of my favorite videos you've put out. So much insight and wisdrom.

[@chelseaa.vargas533]

This was so beautiful.. thank you

[@ubaok24]

I have credit card debt to pay off. It'll be paid off by April.

[@paulahastings7865]

I love finding new recipes. Trying new spices. Visiting new Muesums.

[@s.torres242]

Absolutely wonderful ideas to start the New Year! I have journalled since I was 23. I started when my hubby died and it has been my way of sorting things out. This was the best video I've watched this year & I have watched many from many people! We live some of this but what a great reinforcement!

[@iamlyrics9118]

💪🏼💯🤎🖤

[@theAIEmpress]

🙋‍♀✋

[@RonaldLBanks]

I’m really happy this resonated with you!! 🙌🏾

[@ariklinkman293]

Happy new year 🎊 there is no limits other than those we set for ourselves ❤ stay curious 😊

[@letitbesaid8888]

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[@letitbesaid8888]

About those of African descent. ✨

[@CowGirlBeeBop]

Hello! I am a long time follower of yours and i have to say, some of your advice is really helpful! BUT(T) I have to put a disclaimer over the living in the past advice. DON'T PUT YOUR BLINDERS ON!!! IF SOMETHING FROM THE PAST AFFECTS YOU SO MUCH IN THE PRESENT THAT YOU CANNOT MOVE INTO THE FUTURE OR EVEN DEAL WITH THE PRESENT, THEN PLEASE FOCUS ON THAT. GO TO THERAPY, FIND OUT WHY IT IS HOLDING YOU BACK, WHEN YOU FOUND OUT WHY YOU CAN FIND A WAY OF HEALING/ SOLVING IT. Never put blinders on yourself and be curious about yourself

[@avenj4659]

He addresses this

[@MMA21-t9z]

🤚

[@heather5610]

I think when you're a child you have your parent/s carer/s as a safety net. If you get too close to something hot they stop you burning your hand etc so all 'curiosity' or exploration is done within the confines of a supervising adult. When babies learn to platform they step away from the safety net of their person and start to explore the world 'alone' but they still know all they have to do is turn around and run back to safety. When you're an adult I think you find comfort and safety in the familiar, in being able to predict the outcome of something with some reliability whether that's a feeling like Netflix binge = turn my brain off when I'm overstimulated or a phonecall with X = my safe space. It can lead to being less creative and taking less risks and risking being stuck in your ways but there's some value in knowing what you like and what feeds your soul and not endlessly searching for new stuff thinking it will be better or you'll be less bored. Conversely I too agree a bit of curiosity is a good thing. Love a rabbit hole situation when you Google something then you end up watching videos about it and seeing if there's groups in your local area and before you know it you have a new hobby or pastime or expertise. In summary adulthood is realising there's no adult to come save you, YOU are now the adult and that is terrifying enough to make anyone want to stay home and not try new stuff but safety in numbers I might have to be my own adult but I know a bunch of them so we can go figure it out together.

[@amyli092]

Couldn't have said it better myself! I remember experiencing those feelings of being my own adult right after I hit 30 years old back in August.... and quite frankly, I still find myself getting hung up on this because of everything I've experienced in my life in previous years. Who I am today is someone who is still trying to figure things out, and there's nothing wrong with that 💖

[@heather5610]

@@amyli092 yep, you do you. We are all just out here trying to 'adult' 😊

[@vanessasalmon3256]

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[@exantusdayinalife]

✋🏽 stepping out of my comfort zone

[@tahiyamarome]

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[@Julie-gx5qm]

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[@ambikawolf664]

Excellent! I am moving out oif state in just under a month and going to a totally different place. I am decluttering and know there will be some things I will enjoy more in TN than in Chicago. I focus on those. I have to ask myself whether something is meaningful... if not, it has to go. I am literally leaving my comfort zone and going to a rural area.... never lived anywhere but in an urban area. And in Illinois. The artist in me loves to jump right in... I have done just that in real life, at a job that lasted 26 years. My first night at this pizzeria, I was the only phone worker who showed up and had no choice except to jump in. Art and life are one and the same, not separate entities.

[@amyli092]

My boyfriend and closest girlfriend are both from Illinois, and while it's going to be a while until my boyfriend can officially move out, I find it to be quite a funny coincidence that you're from around the same area as them! Best wishes to you on this part of your journey, and for safe travels! 😊

[@loraraicheva3644]

saying NO is hard for me

[@RonaldLBanks]

It’s definitely hard, but it freeing when you do! You got this!

[@boldenggar]

I would recommend the book Ultralearning by Scott H. Young and Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts by Farnam Street.

[@juliemarkham4332]

Adult responsibilities push curiosity to the side.

[@minecraftplayslmg9608]

They say is not good to have babies stand on their feet so young. As he reaches 7 months is ok. Indi

[@kathirena86]

i believe i will have a prosperous new year 2023🤍 thank you Mr. Ronald!

[@lanadewilde9791]

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[@sihlempungose1578]

Thank you.

[@teamenjoylife1354]

Thank you for this video!

[@RonaldLBanks]

You are so welcome! I’m happy you found value in it!