5 Lessons I Learned From My Freshman Year at Harvard

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I’m John Fish, a rising sophomore at Harvard. Having just finished up my freshman year at Harvard, I wanted to talk about five of the lessons that I learned from my freshman year at Harvard. If you want to learn what people learn at Harvard, this video will give you some insight. Harvard college. Harvard university. Harvard.

[@LeonardoArias]

Guys, number 5 is KEY. You gotta surround yourself with success minded people. I am 32. Even though I knew this before, I didn’t take it to heart. Seriously, stop tolerating toxic and negative people, and make it a priority to connect with people who aspire to become the best version of themselves. If I could give some advice to my younger self, this would be it. John, great video. You got a lot of talent. Keep uploading and helping. You got a great purpose my friend. 🤟

[@kylemichailoff2932]

Thanks for that! See I'm 16 in grade 11 in high school and its kinda hard to do that because I know many people, but ill definitely try and surround myself with more exceptional and inspirational people!

[@Uditsinghparihar]

Leonardo Arias : Thanks for advice. I used to think that I should try to do things on my own and haven't interact with people who I admire. Now I would definitely give it a try

[@wangxianist]

YES ABSOLUTELY. i have a staple group of 9 friends in which everyone helps each other to reach our dreams and be happy during the process. we're now college freshmen, and in a few weeks, all of us will be entering our new lives at our dream universities (which are members of like the ivy league in my country). and ofc, i'm very thankful for having found john fish.

[@adadeacon9352]

Absolutely true. I'm 31 and I've spent most of my adult life working as a freelance graphic + web designer. I was so happy to just work from home on my own and interact with people as little as possible. In the past 2 years I've started making an effort to be among other positive business people and I've grown more than I ever thought possible. I now have very nice offices and 2 employees, and I plan on hiring another person before the end of the year. My whole life changed when I started surrounding myself with the right people.

[@camic7324]

Start hanging out with people who have your goal in mind. Notice how the kids who get straight As are all friends with each other...That's not a coincidence.

[@r3vky]

John you should be on TED talk

[@user-uf1nq2lv2v]

i agree with you

[@Medpasta]

You need to blink for that

[@dylanr4854]

Tedx you mean

[@Santoshsusarla]

@@Medpasta hahaha

[@hexerda2041]

YES! ❤️

[@OzzTonWentToSpace]

1. School doesn’t matter that much(to Him)- 0:11 2. Prioritising time is hard - 1:38 3. Help people with your life -3:25 4. Consider weird and diverse courses- 4:47 5. Harvard isn’t great but it’s people are 6:24

[@espurr6628]

OzzTonWentToSpace thank you for stating them, altough I think that you didn’t quite understand the first one. He says that school matters to him but also that there are more things that are important to him.

[@OzzTonWentToSpace]

Niet Ali-A, Niet Ali-b maar Ali-c Hey, thanks for the heads up, these were just time stamps for people who might not have wanted to watch the complete video, and just wanted to get the gist of each of what John learned,I got the first one, but I noted the lesson down as he wrote it, not how he explained it.

[@espurr6628]

OzzTonWentToSpace yes thank you for understanding👍

[@govindgupta8649]

OzzTonWentToSpace the terminology and meaning of school, high school and college of us and India are different. Can anyone please clarify if by school he meant grade 11 , 12 or college years at Harvard.

[@white3925]

I want to do the same summary then I see the work you do , So thank you!~

[@LukeKenworthy]

I can attest that he does blink regularly in real life. Excellent reflection and thanks for the shouout, John ♥️♥️

[@CRUSHURFACE1]

Luke Kenworthy hiii Luke! 🙋🏻‍♂️ I wish you luck in becoming successful 🤩

[@dding12]

This is a fantastic comment

[@CRUSHURFACE1]

️GLO CitY__ you too what? Huh .-.

[@CRUSHURFACE1]

️GLO CitY__ I wished luke a successful life not u?

[@pencilbobby761]

️GLO CitY__ dude chill...

[@alonevlog2908]

You're not blinking

[@elijxhd]

Y55 Vivo OMG ur right!

[@a1738k]

Y55 Vivo Psychopath...Fish.

[@Chaoes96]

Harvard Student/Track Star/KZbin Star and he doesn't need to blink like us peasents? Life isn't fair

[@Blahblahhytrrr]

omg ur right wtffff

[@Blahblahhytrrr]

lol

[@gloriana7777]

"School doesn't matter that much." Me: subscribed

[@moche2303]

This was actually really validating. Hearing a Harvard student feel the same way I do about balancing school and other things affirms my feelings about the value of school and how it fits into my time.

[@abidsabanovic8188]

Could you make a video of you favourite books you've read so far, regardless of the genre?

[@soph7480]

www.amazon.com/shop/johnfish

[@swopeboi]

2nd this

[@JulietteTLin]

i definitely wish i learned that school doesn't matter that much when i was younger!! the 80/20 rule is a really smart thing to take away! spend more time doing the things that enrich you outside of the classroom and you'll be much happier and grow exponentially more as a person. wish I had your videos when I was in college, but lucky for all these younger people who can take in your advice. thanks for sharing, John!

[@JulietteTLin]

If you get a chance to take a class in sociology or social work, please please do! I was a business major and the classes I felt were the most important to me were in those departments - one was on adolescent gang intervention in LA and another on gender studies. These classes helped me to understand how the privileges that we hold are systematic, not just based on luck, and I think it's so important that everyone learn this! I've gained so much perspective and it's changed the way I move through life and understand the world.

[@shray_]

Juliette Lin thankss for sharing this 😊

[@margehaggin2267]

mystery crystal o

[@voiceoafthevoicelesss5781]

@@JulietteTLin better late than never

[@voiceoafthevoicelesss5781]

@@JulietteTLin you are awesome

[@floookleee5040]

Summary : Lesson 1: "School doesn't matter to me that much" 0:16 Lesson 2: "Prioritizing time is hard, especially when you want to be happy" 1:38 Lesson 3: "I want to help people with my life" 3:25 Lesson 4: "I love weird + diverse courses" 4:46 Lesson 5: "Harvard isn't great, but it's people are" 6:22 Keep up with your great work, John!

[@dreaminderek9365]

Thank you for this summary 😇

[@bhavs4869]

Found your channel when I was at an all-time low. I had just finished my freshman year at college with a 4.0 but felt deeply unsatisfied. I was pushing myself disproportionately hard when it came to school work and did not feel I was growing as a person. Your videos helped put things into perspective. Made me remember what I wanted most out of my uni experience - to learn. Ready to walk into Sophomore Year with a growth mindset. Thanks a lot :)

[@Zaydu123]

You are my most favourite youtuber. If I could give you one tip that would be to live your eyes some rest because you r not blinking. Also my cousin looks like you.

[@mohameddjilani4109]

Omg !! I blink like 15 times and he blinks only just once

[@TheGearGrinder]

adderall

[@MrStevem121]

People who go to Harvard have superior eyes and don’t need to blink as much as us peons. ..I see what you mean though.

[@jalalyousuf3081]

He do blink when we blinks, so that's why we wouldn't be able to see him blink 😂

[@iearnjohn]

SHIT it's true he doesn't blink ahhahahaha wtf

[@shivenroy9746]

John deserves so many more subs! Your content is amazing bro

[@hklcrissun]

As a final year university student, I have learned a lot from this channel. Thank you very much for the content.

[@hollykm]

he's so genuine and I think that's what makes him so cool

[@hexerda2041]

I really love how transparent you are in balancing what life offers vs. what is the purpose in life💕

[@vhh6080]

Your "school doesn't matter" advice is helping me a lot. I mean, I've realized that you are right. I've been caring so much about school for last year, but in the end I'm not improving as much as I am tryharding... The differece between my last year grades and this year doesn't represent the extra effort that I'm doing. And I think this is because I was happier last year because I did my hobbies much more often than this one. Thank you Jhon :) PD: Sorry for my awful english, I'm from Spain, and the english curses here are as awful as my english :D

[@estephanievelasquez9640]

Estuvo bastante bien la verdad uwu

[@jesuyacked]

A penas te has equivocado xd

[@yusufahmed8980]

This is the first video of yours that I have ever watched, and I can tell that you are a really kindhearted, genuine person and I'm going to be watching many more of your videos soon. Thank you

[@pconti279]

You are my favorite KZbinr. So inspiring, so eloquent, and so humble!

[@jonasmartinez3687]

Love what you are doing man, sharing your journey is helping so many people our age

[@gabrieladrummond1388]

John, thank you so much for your videos! I had this dream to study in a big university, which seems not to be possible, but it doesn't bother me anymore. I've learned, with you, that the most important thing is to be the better person and the better researcher I can be, and that this is what makes strong those studying in Havard or in other great places. I am really excited to work improving myself! Thank you so much!

[@carolinaalzate9978]

Can I just say I LOVE your videos! Especially because I just finished my freshmen year of college at UNC and can closely relate to a lot your content. I loved my freshmen year but I know I could do better. So thank you for being an inspiration. I understand you are not perfect, but your efforts to be the best version of yourself are definitely inspiring others, like myself. Keep up the good work.

[@kyria9013]

Ur progress in your videos are highly visible u're really doing great in youtube thank u for this!!! Wish u all the best johnn

[@ranabanana]

you're one of my favourite youtubers ever - your videos are so helpful and enjoyable and your 5th tip is so so true! I changed the people who I surround myself with this year and it literally changed my life

[@farrahwho]

i also just finished my freshman year of college and i totally relate to all of these lessons!! thank you for creating great content as always :-)

[@kobeferran4390]

Thank you John, you're one of my favorite KZbinrs. You will be big here in KZbin with the content you have. From the Philippines

[@saivishnuthirunagari1761]

You’re videos are so insightful. I’ve learned a lot from what you’ve done.

[@moonlight4780]

Your videos ideas and editing are amazing I just love everything about this channel

[@philryder3505]

Looking forward to seeing your updated reading list. It’s inspired me to try to keep up!

[@adadeacon9352]

Hi John, your videos are incredibly inspiring. Just discovered your channel from my recommendations feed and I'm hooked.

[@Morgan-hj4qy]

thank you for everything you do. you inspire me! i just went out and bought an hourly planner and I've been so productive. love the idea of the list with 5 values versus what you spend your time on! thanks a lot :)

[@StyleTrick]

'It's all about the people', I can relate to this so much! Great video John.

[@espurr6628]

Hey dude , I live in the Netherlands and I really want to thank you. You have helped me planning my homework and gave me new perspectives on what’s behind things going on.🙏👍keep going on.

[@davidum6671]

I'll definitely take your advice on those 5 lessons. Thank you for just being who you are, a very bright student, a very honest and genuine person who is open minded and willing to help others. Given your busy schedule I doubt you'll see this but thank you for investing your time to make videos like this. Keep doing what your doing.

[@mont.8261]

These videos have benefited myself and others so much so you have definitely been doing heaps towards your helping others goal!

[@abhishekraj7280]

Your videos are worth watching

[@lebrontheg.o.a.t2490]

Abhishek Raj asznee

[@wabisabiwabisabi3751]

I like how thoughtful this video is, thanks for sharing.

[@sofiama9304]

Seriously,you're amazing!as a person,as a Harvard student,or as a youtuber,because you can balance everything,you're optimist,and most importantly,you change people's mind,you spread possitive messages,and teach people that things aren't how they seemed to be,that they are different ways to see the same thing,and you really motivate me so much,thank you!

[@jamesmatudio8615]

Youre not just bringing good in people. Yours are beyond greatness. You put so much work and effort just to showcase how to deal and atleast live well with lyf. These contents that you make deserve a clap. Keep inspiring us!😊

[@ShubaMurthy]

Amazing backdrops on this one. Super insightful video as per usual too!😁

[@marreloarca1695]

You are really one of a kind person, so inspiring and unique

[@juniorromero4126]

Wow this channel has grown so much! I remember I was subscribed at 20,000 and now you’re at a quarter million! Keep up the great work John, your channel is inspiring the youth to become great people!

[@tairy2237]

After every video I watch I keep getting more and more hooked. They are amazing.

[@aesthete7227]

*YOU'RE SO INSPIRING*

[@vetaguseva8448]

- ruunmina - yeah, he is😘

[@SenamOkpattah]

I thoroughly appreciate your videos and the drive you have (and share) to be the best version of yourself, you can possibly be. Thank you for doing what you do!

[@alexandre_freitas]

hey man, I'm from Brazil and I'm prety sure that I've seen all of your videos. Tbh you were the main youtuber that got me started on the strive for growth, self-development, reading, setting goals and time managemment, which has kind of been changing my life, so thank you!

[@ptawethe2nd]

Great insightful content, took a few books from your list aswell

[@christianibarra8287]

Thank you so very much for sharing the books that you read. Especially the inspirational talks you give to us viewers.

[@anniezhan650]

I think you’ve helped me so so much in school after ur videos n I’m so grateful that ur channel exist!!❤️

[@emiliejohnsen3543]

I am reading a book a week because of you, and I love it!!

[@anam3151]

Great videos, just finished freshman year and can totally relate.

[@awsomenick12]

Congrats on 200K man! You deserve it!

[@hannacherres]

you’re so inspiring ! Loved this video a lot

[@dasarg4110]

what a cool background!!! and I loved how it changed throughout the video :)

[@isabelv.350]

You're a very inspiring person. I find it kind of odd how mature you look given your age but it makes me look forward to read more, grow more, make more of an effort to get the life I want because I see how much you've accomplished with small daily actions.

[@poplionandrew5803]

Yes, cohesion elements to form a cohesive whole, like a business system builds a business model with a business recipe. Great work!

[@user-rh3qi4bo8b]

thank you so much for the video! It really helped me a lot and please keep up with all those inspirational videos

[@fayco1]

Bro you are one of my favorite youtubers, your videos are so good and inspiring

[@shirleymao5319]

love your videos! They are quite inspiring and makes me really excited for college (I am a rising freshman)!

[@gulistan7618]

Love your videos. Can't wait to buy your notebook!

[@timbitterlich1593]

Hey mate, I'm a law student at Cambridge and your videos remind me so much of my daily struggles. Keep it up!

[@zoejimenez3777]

your videos keep me so grounded

[@friendofjellybean]

Really good video, I definitely took that last tip to heart. Keep making videos!💞

[@Jesse_Lane]

Dude. I’m jealous of your KZbin channel. Love it so much. Keep going!

[@rap.4937]

I'm learning a lot from you, even though I'm older. Not just how you prioritize or get the maximum out of your time, but the process by which how you do things and realize things. You're a smart man and your heart's in the right place on top of that.

[@ciaranward5129]

You've been helping me buddy, in more ways that I can explain. Keep being you man!

[@alorradavis6164]

Congrats on 200k subscribers!! It's crazy to see how much you've blown up because I've been subcribed since 90k, so congrats

[@lacey3076]

Wow... your passion for knowledge is really admirable. It's as if listening to you share about what you're doing rn makes me want to also pursue the things that make me happy w/out restriction.. But that's just a personal issue of mine rn. This just shows how much love you've been putting to yourself in life, as well as the dedication in your priorities.

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[@ccheetah48]

Huge fan of your content - keep it up!

[@femelin]

what a blessing watching your videos

[@brahminiravi4717]

He’s so humble for a Harvard student

[@iamURHO]

Actually he is more humble if he stops telling everyone he goes to Harvard.

[@_rys]

URHO TM lol all student youtubers always say their college/university in some part of their videos while some in the thumbnail and others in the description. i think they’re doing that to gain views from the people outside their enviroment

[@iamURHO]

I know. What a way to gain attraction. Isn't that odd? And not *all* btw.

[@brahminiravi4717]

You would think as the stereotypical Harvard student is cocky and smart and just a know it all. Based on that is what I based my opinion of him. That’s all ✌️

[@echase3785]

I think he gets more views saying he goes to Harvard, I think he actually made a video about it.

[@brentbemiller3296]

Hello! I'm a freshman at UMBC and I really appreciate your videos. They really motivate me to study better and live healthier. Please keep it up!

[@anghamchergui1456]

Thanks for sharing this with us , that was helpful

[@aozp1451]

Well made video John! Please continue to make eye opening videos like this. - 1st year, university student (major in accountancy)

[@harryfriedman361]

Tbh I’m smacking that subscribe button just because your persona as a bright and optimistic person is just all around positive

[@ItsJusto]

I love your videos man! Perfect mix of insights and entertainment. Keep up the good work.

[@Brigister]

you seem like such an intelligent and kind-hearted person and I really like you. keep being you

[@blades4662]

You should try meditating. It’ll help a whole and as well give you a new perspective on life. Not to long ago I wasn’t the happiest, but through following your method and meditating, it’s helped a whole lot. I’m working on an upcoming brand and watching your videos and following your ways has truly helped me a lot.

[@LilCesarr13]

Your a great guy with awesome intentions. Thank you for your insight

[@maristotero3352]

I'm about to finish freshman year in a completely different country, and, obviously, at a completely different university, but it turns out the things that I figured out after the first year were extremely similar. Maybe it's something people in this age generally have to deal with. And that's why your videos are great. A lot of them are connected to your experience at Harvard, but the genuineness of it and breadth of your views must resonate with a much larger audience, as I see it.

[@danielsantos4981]

keep inspiring bro. Im currently in my first year of university of computer science too here in italy and im struggling a lot. But since i start to watch your video i start to be more organized and i start breaking more bad habit. Once again keep inspiring bro.

[@sethnuzum]

Absolutely love your videos and your work ethic! Much love my man!!

[@akhtarhussain8017]

You are the best John , I have followed you on KZbin for more than a month and you have changed my life Love from Islamabad ,Pakistan ❤

[@karengonzalez4131]

I'm having problems in knowing what I want for me... so... your channel really helps me. Thank you so much for sharing these great videos

[@from-the-heart]

Your videos do help me alot keep going I’m always waiting for new videos please Don’t stop , your Egyptian follower 😊😊👍🏻

[@BooksFriends]

You are so brave and smart.. watching you make me feel better.

[@magstar8380]

Thank you so so much. Keep posting please I really benefit from your words.

[@MarthaCashh]

John, you have quickly become one of my favorite KZbinrs. Keep up the good videos!

[@ZipLawTV]

Hey John! Following you from the UK, I love your videos keep it up! :)

[@zachariahjohn6972]

Hey John, thank you so much for this video. It gave me the perfect advice exactly when I needed it

[@wind_tempos]

Don't worry. As soon as your CS classes ramp up you will see! Love your videos have fun in school next year! I live in Harvard Square and would love to grab a tea

[@didi437]

this was really good expecting more like this in the future

[@hopemao482]

Thank you for your videos John 🙏🏼❤️

[@kandyviris]

I don't have words to describe you... or your videos... you just make me feel happy and inspire me.. thank you, greets from Colombia ! 💛 Actually i feel so identified with you...

[@m3ga_fast600]

Amazing video, you’re such an inspiration.

[@samhorio833]

You should make a podcast 😭 You’re so humble and you give such enriching and realistic advice..

[@simonstech]

John, you are an inspiration and a brilliant man. This video; well done.

[@nastaasiahaq1095]

Aspiring to go to Harvard, your videos really help and inspire me!

[@Alex-uf3lh]

You motivate me so much to do better in my life. ☺️ Your videos are literally gold.

[@talesbrandao6078]

Love your videos, I have been managing my time better, after watching your videos, I am getting to do a lot more... thanks