7 Life Lessons I Wish I Knew Earlier

[@joecaraan3674]

You are absolutely right… it doesn’t matter how old you are…you never stop figuring out life as long as we are living in this universe.. you are such an inspiration. .. thank you Joey 😊

[@joeykidney]

Absolutely!!

[@Spasmission]

I am 19 and moved on my own to Ireland for college. It was a spontaneous decision bcs I didn't know what to do after high-school Everyone thinks that I have everything planned and that everything is going great in my life but in reality I am lost. I am so lost that I am stressing every single day about the future. I can't seem to figure out a single thing. I have friends that are the same age as me who already are in their 3rd year doing internship and I am still waiting to get accepted into college. You probably won't see this comment but your video put me at ease at least for the 10 minutes that I was watching it.

[@natashabharucha1092]

"An inch may not be a mile, but at least you're still moving forward." I'm not in my 20s but some of the questions you raised along the way and the advice that you shared is amazing! Thanks Joey

[@miserablepile]

My GERD used to be unbearable. I realized two months ago that was because I was drinking too much water. If you encounter the same issue, try to work your way down until you don't feel so bloated and vomity all the time.

[@Hollymodz]

I am continually inspired by your perspective and the way you’re able to put my exact thoughts into words. joey, you have been a constant in my life for many years now (shout-out the studio apartment) and I am so appreciative for you. thank you

[@joeykidney]

Wow this truly means a lot to me! Thank you - and the studio apartment was essential in this career hahaha

[@melyroyce]

6:30 “You might be watching from your couch” I’m watching from the treadmill 😂 tryna be active because honestly I dislike the gym so much but health is important, so here I am.

[@joeykidney]

Touché

[@chimzywali]

Thank you for this. It’s relatable. 💛

[@Idkyournameee]

Im 17 and even tho im so young im already worrying too much about future so this was a much needed video. Thank you 🫂💞

[@joeykidney]

A lot of us experience a life where we grow quite quickly so the number doesn’t really define our age - I’m just glad this video resonated with you

[@Idkyournameee]

@@joeykidney Yess i agree 🤍

[@isomay04]

19 and turning 20 in 3 months and i am 2 months post break up after being in a 3 year relationship and i feel lost and im questioning what i am doing with my life even more now! I don't have it figured out and I'm trying to do the things that I want to do in life. I hope this year I get a new perspective on life

[@elenaafisopoulou9756]

Honestly thank you your videos find me when I need them and they do work ! They are so healing !! Keep going your work is excellent!!!

[@j1407_b_3po]

I just want to thanks to you Joey. I am at my 21 and going to college. I felt lost couple years back and no one could help me. Someday ı found your "To Anyone Going Through A Breakup" video. When ı found this video ı had breakup with my boyfriend and ı was in depression. Actually after ı watched your video felt happy. I started to search your videos and ı found myself again through your videos. Thank you for bring me back to life. My best wishes are always with you.💐

[@joeykidney]

I am glad you are here, I think there a lot of viewers that are going to college just like you, Is there something that I could make a video on that could help you?

[@j1407_b_3po]

​@@joeykidney I would be really grateful if you could make a detailed video about regaining self-confidence after a toxic relationship or managing academic stress.

[@onions375]

I just scrolled over KZbin and saw this, I really needed to see and hear this. I am in a very hard point rn and in the middle of my twenties, I can’t stress enough how nice and mentally helpful that was. Thank you for this. ❤

[@LoveGod4ever1]

i’m 19 and i cried after watching this, thank you for your beautiful words and advice. i’ll be happy to spread your message and support your channel❤❤

[@DeGekkeBoii]

That last one was the best part. I even experience that it is sometimes expected to have it all figured out at the end of high school, that you’re expected to know how you’re going to spend your 20’s, what job you’re going to get, where you want to live. It’s just too much to know when you’re not even 20 yet.

[@jacksahagian9719]

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forward. Søren Kierkegaard

[@sleepypeony]

I am so glad, that I found a creator like you. Right now, I am in a situation that I feel lost. Madly lost. And this video...Wow. Just wow. Honestly, this video made me cry, because I really needed to hear this. You are a big inspiration to me. I am already excited for next video. Thank you so much Joey.

[@puneetshakya3001]

OMG this fits in so perfectly. I recently resigned from my job it was a toxic place and I was doing it only for paying my expenses but I took this leap of faith and I'm exploring what I like to do And most importantly I'm alone with myself exploring what I like and would like to do this is so true the one who learns to live with self exposes to one's strength

[@joeykidney]

I am so excited for your next step in life!

[@martazupancic295]

I'm turning 20 in two days and I am already freaking out. Comparing to others is killing me but when I see what is happening around me and in the world in general, I need to be the happiest person right here, right now...and in that moment I am... It turns out that our mind is the factory of our happines. And also, there are people like you, who can make us smile just by saying a few reasonable things we already know but we need someone's confirmation that we are not crazy, we are just people doing our best...and for that thank u🫶

[@NicoleWang-n8q]

I'm 35 and back to uni for a bachelor degree after finishing a master's 10 years ago. Still don't know where life is leading me :(

[@joeykidney]

Well I’m happy to say that you’re only 35 - you have a whole life to try new things

[@NicoleWang-n8q]

Thank you for your lovely words! :)@@joeykidney

[@Cecred586]

The first wisdom was extremely proven and profound. “Being alone is an actual blessing”

[@chapter21-fj]

This helped me so much, you don't even understand. I think the "stuck" people are the ones who have the most valuable information, because they've been there and know more than the people who lived easy lives. Thank you

[@jameseldredge27]

Joey….ughhhh….this hit so deep and you’re so right with everything you said. I really needed to hear this today. Thank You I hope you have the most amazing day today Joey! STAY YOU 💛

[@joeykidney]

I am glad this video crossed your path! Stay you

[@itssunnysol]

This gave me so much peace. Thank you for sharing your experiences and wisdom I send you hugs

[@Seth6000]

I'm actually at your age, and I relate to what you say. Hydration, nutrition, sleep, and exercise. That's what works best for me. Also, finances are important. You need to understand the basics. save money and invest if you can and at a young age. About "figuring it out" I don't relate to it at all, but I think it's from a finance point of view. "What do you want to do when you grow up? Figure it out"

[@sophierowland9901]

Watching this at the gym right now. Sometimes I need this motivation even during the workouts. Thanks Joey

[@sweetchills-ky9mg]

Lot of thanks for your videos it's very interested

[@_skyeline]

I love the style of your videos man, so calming and you have a soothing voice. I managed to escape the endless loop of social media scrolling and decided to start my channel in 2024. I have procrastinated for way too long or I started something but stopped because I didn't see results immediately but I learnt that things take time in life, they really do. And honestly It's all about trying stuff out that's where I am today now. And I hope one day I can help others out by sharing my life experiences... To those who feel stuck, start now, think later. setting the first step is the hardest.

[@joeykidney]

i really appreciate that - i am trying my best to make these videos quality but also stay simple. it is a fine line but hearing that you enjoy them and how they made you feel truly matters to me

[@isaacmuhammad551]

I never comment on KZbin videos but I have to say, genuinely thank you for taking your time to make this video. I needed this very badly

[@joeykidney]

I appreciate you taking the time to comment / I’m glad this hit home for you

[@mohamedelsaadawi7322]

Thanks a bunch for the awesome content, dude!

[@joeykidney]

Wow thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@lovefoodandbeingfood]

i just have to type this, but youre such a warm person. idk why, but u give such genuine good vibes.

[@joeykidney]

Wow thank you - I really appreciate that

[@tylerquentin1189]

The financial portion hit real close to home. And it’s the honest truth

[@joeykidney]

It was always something I have been scared to talk about but it’s so important

[@tylerquentin1189]

@@joeykidney thank you for being brave enough to talk about it 🖤

[@rachysliceextras5612]

You have such a comforting voice and way of speaking. Thank you for making this video ♥️

[@whokildkate]

exactly what I needed thank you!

[@joeykidney]

Glad it helped!

[@baileecotrone]

needed this. exactly what I needed to hear❤ thank you Joey

[@taighahbee]

I have never needed this more than now. Thank you Joey. Be kind to yourself. ❤️

[@joeykidney]

happy it found you ♥️

[@kavezabeti1482]

i just found your channel and i'm glad that i did. i'm 20 and from iran. happy to subscribe to your channel my friend

[@iza.sunrise]

I needed this & thankful I found it at the right time.

[@bablykhanom233]

I really needed the advice, gosh 20s is tough

[@joeykidney]

ugh I know, as I’m nearing to the end of mine I have realized that it’s supposed to be tough. It’s how I have shaped myself and find out what I love

[@bablykhanom233]

I watch motivation video and apply it for sometime then I go back to being frustrated. The thing is my family is very important to me, but they don’t have anything to do with me. I moved out over a year ago but it isn’t going easier. The emotion is taking over every aspect of my life. 😢

[@tamqamar]

In January i lost my first job after university, I have been stuck and not being able to find another job, I still live with my parents, i don't have a job, i don't have friends and I feel very lost at 22, and also my boyfriend broke up with me the day I lost my job. I have spent 5 months in my room not knowing what to do

[@jaylicious4694]

22, I'm a late bloomer and I feel like I should be somewhere else at this point in life and I often get anxiety of my life passing me by. Anxiety is a b@tch, it holds you back from so many things, so many opportunities, I wish I had more self esteem and faith in my abilities and put myself out there more.

[@joeykidney]

ugh preach about anxiety, i have a hard time with it and I will always be working on it but the one thing that truly helps me when it comes to anxiety about the future is to try things. It is to fail and to succeed and to look back and see where I came from. Having that perspective helps slow things down

[@pondurosa3792]

22 is young young .. baby young

[@taylorcolbeck7214]

as someone who turns 23 soon, i needed this. thank you joey

[@marguii14]

Definitely a great video 🤗 I thought about some of those points you made, so having this list will actually help me to better work on some of those aspects I knew I had to learn about at some point 🙃 You also made me want to pick up the books again, I still haven't had the chance to sit down and read the second, but if it's anywthing like the first one damn I gotta start reading it soon! It was a delight to feel so seen and understood 🥺💜

[@joeykidney]

Thanks for watching! Reading is so situational for me - it really depends on the time, the feeling and the moment but what i find really helps me to read in the morning when the world is slow

[@marguii14]

@joeykidney I have been getting back into reading lately and I've been LOVING it! To me, it's more in the late evening/night hours when it comes more naturally, when the world doesn't expect anything from you and you can just get fully lost in whatever story you're reading with no disturbance 🥰

[@t3rrorbit314]

Thank you for the advise

[@joeykidney]

Thank you for being here

[@olivergill-hammond6348]

Really great video, thank you

[@xylo5750]

"I made a $126M... AMERICAN" as someone who lives in Canada, I LOL'd!

[@Cecred586]

Absolutely enjoyed the second to the last guidance too; don’t fully invest in anyone but yourself because people change. Thank you! ~Dir. DR. Jerusalem Lunge

[@LarissaHörnlimann]

damn thank you so much. these point and advices make more sense if you gave reasons and explanations. so thank you so much. im grateful. ❤

[@jawolljule]

beautiful video!

[@joeykidney]

Thank you so much!

[@hyperblazeman]

exercising for me is like a drug it helps me when I am stressed or having a bad day what I look forward to at the end of the day. EXERCISE is the best thing that you will ever incorporate into your life.

[@joeykidney]

It is the exact same for me - but i have to admit there are times where it is difficult to remind myself that it does help

[@prototype4954]

felt ❤

[@itsnotfis]

should we enjoy our 20s like how we enjoy our teens or should we be focusing on our future considerations like relationships and finance?

[@joeykidney]

is it cruel to say both? I don’t think we should ever stop enjoying our life as if we were teens but maybe use our adult brain while doing it. I did a lot of stupid stuff when I was a teenager that i wish I thought through and I did a lot of fun stuff as well.

[@mariasulaiman9320]

Why is this video so good ?! ❤️‍🩹🤌🏽

[@joeykidney]

I appreciate you for saying that

[@elizawheeler3167]

Thank you😊

[@joeykidney]

You're welcome 😊

[@Settiesh]

I’m 17 but somehow i felt like i really needed to hear this, thank you Joey.

[@joeykidney]

i am happy this video crossed your path

[@kaylasworld_]

☺️☺️ i appreciate your videos

[@joeykidney]

Glad you like them!

[@mypurplewrld]

Well I'm passing my 20s and going to be 21 soon in next month😭

[@joeykidney]

you have so much life to live! Be excited :)

[@mypurplewrld]

​@@joeykidneyhehe yes I'm 😆I have so much journey to cover or see still

[@mypurplewrld]

​@@joeykidneythanks❤

[@Aakash_Mehra]

feels like im the lonliest person on this planet (writing at 1:03)

[@Lucky-Blake]

Since the new year i've lost 12lbs but tbh sometimes I feel like I'm fighting a loosing battle with weight, body, exercise, ect!

[@joeykidney]

I am not sure what your goals are for your body but it is okay to have those off days and to be unsure. For myself, I have been trying to gain weight for a while and I took a deep look at myself in the mirror and asked why. I thought that I was trying to grow to become happier, but I was really doing it to please other people and I thought that would make me happy I don't know your situation, but I hope that wherever you are with your body, that you are doing it for you. stay you, j

[@Lucky-Blake]

@@joeykidney Life, Ay!!!!

[@hyperblazeman]

Thank you

[@yoadplays360]

21, Lately I been struggling with lot of anxiety, I don’t go out, I don’t eat very, I don’t have that special girl in my life and I think she will just good to me, and I don’t know what I wanna do in my life. I hope I’ll found myself and happiness in this process. Thank you for the clarification about the 20s of our life 😔

[@manuelseda9197]

Joey, do you give me permission to use the astronaut cover from what’s the rush to get it tattooed? That whole philosophy and book changed my life

[@joeykidney]

Only if you DM me a photo of it after (if that’s okay) I’d love to see :)

[@tannsho]

thank you, just listening to you reduces my anxiety a french 21 student (alone👀)

[@joeykidney]

you're not alone here :)

[@ananyasharma6445]

My birthday is coming in 2 days and i am not very happy about it as i am worried i will be 25 and still have to figure many things

[@joeykidney]

Happy early birthday - I am now past 25 and I can honestly tell you that I don’t have it figured out. But I have tried things, I have failed at things and it has shown me what I enjoy and what I value. There is no rush

[@nudratzaheenchowdhury41]

That first line, isn’t it what Taylor Swift said at NYU? 😅 “Scary news is: You’re on your own now. Cool news is: You’re on your own now.” Love it

[@Saamiya33]

777k subscribe waaw that is unimaginable 🎉🎉

[@maddiegh]

Joey this is exactly how i feel, you’re amazing thank you🫶🏻

[@joeykidney]

so glad it found you and glad i am not alone with this

[@imrum_]

im about to turn 19 not read for 20s. lord pls get rid of me ive had enough.

[@CharlieKneath]

powerful

[@RealRahul111]

you are Amazing Joey.. I am also 27..😒

[@jenna_n_goodwell_art]

Stuck. Yeah, that's it. It feels like I wasted my whole life. Don't know what job I want and what I want in my life. And if I think I know ... everything I try to achieve it, fails. Sorry for that selfish rant.

[@iRinkagamin3]

ooft ... that last second of the video had a bit of kick to it...🤔😆🌶 ...that I paused for a moment after the video was lonng gone finished... excellent video nevertheless!!

[@joeykidney]

Wow thank you so much!

[@karan3317]

hey may i know what mic you use?

[@neparizzy]

i was watching this with a good smile until 6.

[@joeykidney]

we hit the feels on this side of youtube

[@andrewberry3572]

How do we buy your books??

[@joeykidney]

They are on my website stayyou.ca

[@swaggybrayjvlogs6972]

your mannerisms remind me of Carisi from law and order (this is a compliment)

[@tamerin-leegeyser7990]

❤

[@gregorylewis9932]

'promosm'

[@zombiegodown5663]

bro why you talk like that

[@joeykidney]

is there a way that i talk that weirds you out?

[@mariasulaiman9320]

Don't listen to him, the way you talk is really good ​@@joeykidney

[@Enzo.allday1]

Jesus our lord and savior should and will be #1 before anything, if you don’t repent for your sins and allow the father and the Holy Spirit dwell in your heart, maybe you won’t feel so stuck… The lord is working on me amen, I’m learning as I’m going, I’m only 20 years old, have a great journey, I salute you to the lord, in Jesus name amen 🙏🏼

[@AKM93]

LOL I am 30 , and I will never get out of the pain about my 20s

[@ZACH199M]

Im 16 and i feel hopeless after i break up i did everything to keep that relationship im religious person but after the brake up i feel more despair but after hearing this i feel more motivated thank you brother i think ill try to be in right path again i hope god bless you❤