A Video to My Future Self (Age 25)

[@nathanieldrew]

If you really wanna see my painting when it's finished (seriously don't get your hopes up), I'll post a photo on Instagram: @nathanieldrew_ Just look at that self promo in action.

[@tadiqshahid4625]

Bro, you have to collab with Matt D'Avella. It would be so epic! You'd get so many views!

[@RenayEmond]

@@tadiqshahid4625 he did 🤔

[@danbleumer]

Cool video Mr. Keep being yourself.

[@terrya1252]

Remember, it's all about the journey not the destination... you are doing great!

[@tadiqshahid4625]

Renay Emond Can you link to it then, please?

[@IssaFe]

on 20s: "I know that friends play a big role. I just haven't quite found those people yet. It's okay..." and it is, okay.

[@jennawarnock]

When he said that I 100% needed to hear it..I felt so much better because I feel I'm in the same position but it's ok :)

[@Jackywitha_y]

Same. Can we all be friends 😂

[@nanci_sousa]

Once you are into your 20s everyone are living their own paths, ppl get married, ppl have kids and the amount of friends are reduced drastically. I’m in my middle 30s, It’s been two years since I also moved to a new country and into a big city, I totally feel the same way.... I’m glad I’m not the only one feeling the same way... and it’s ok...

[@aembergica2000]

@The NewGeneration keep on keeping on 😃

[@jcoulton4]

I moved after high school and lost contact with my friends. I have to say, it is a lot harder to find new friends when you're not at school anymore. This is one of many reasons why I would tell younger people to not underestimate their time in school, and to stop wanting to rush through those years. Edit: On a simlar note, it's a lot harder to tell what a person's age is. This makes dating a little harder, especially early twenties, when people you're interested in actually turn out to be underage. It gets better around mid twenties though, both for avoiding underage people, and also just not caring about age gaps as much.

[@chloesheler1927]

You and Matt D’Avella should work on a collaboration! You both are awesome and it would be so cool to see you on the Ground Up show:)

[@Blackthornprod]

Yep, both are amazing channels :) ! Such young guys, but incredibly interesting and inspirational.

[@chloesheler1927]

I agree!! I think it would be great!

[@tadiqshahid4625]

*COLLAB!*

[@chloesheler1927]

Please!! 🤩@NathanielDrew

[@adhithasimhanraghavan7516]

I want this too!!..

[@carlie9584]

"people being uncomfortable with depth" is the perfect way to put that into words

[@paddyodoor3090]

I feel like I do this sometimes, like a crack a joke to avoid being real with someone

[@mayday143]

Paddy O'Door Exactly

[@Sashique86]

I'm currently 28. My advice for others (especially in their early 20s) is stop being so damn hard on yourself! Stop having unrealistic expectations for yourself. Stop comparing your life with others, we all have our own journey. It is okay to fail, that is a vital part to your growth. You don't progress in life striving for perfection (it actually does the opposite. our fear of failure stops us from taking opportunities), you should focus on persistence. Nothing will magically fall into your lap overnight, you have to be patient and gradually chip away at your goals in life. That's what the older people were trying to say about "hard work". Good luck random person reading this, you got this!

[@cn5561]

Thank you! I needed to read that! -Random 21 year old

[@cheska3002]

Thanks sharing that with us! I definitely feel all those things sometimes, even though I know in my head that I shouldn't have to feel that way or do those things. I also love what you said about focusing on persistence. It's hard sometimes to keep going without validation, but again have to be patient. Nothing good comes easy!

[@Sashique86]

@@cheska3002 I feel you! I struggled my whole life with needing validation from others in order to feel value within myself. I finally realised that the only validation that matters is your own.

[@milenadaumas]

Thank you, I really appreciate your words!

[@husain586]

thank u

[@gabrielvilanova1589]

So crazy you're only 22, very mature for your age. Congrats!

[@stefaniadecuseara4919]

He had 25? no?

[@Amanda-qe5lj]

@@stefaniadecuseara4919 he's probably going to react to this when he's 25, he'll turn 23 this year

[@IcoGamer98]

I can really connect with the "it's just been hard to find people that I can click with....and also people that just don't feel uncomfortable with depth and rawness" as you said, just gotta be patient. They'll come, I'm sure. :)

[@ginatorres9771]

🧘‍♀️

[@phadelix7455]

I'm in the same situation, but it makes me a little anxious that I don't know how long is the wait going to be.

[@Sam-fe3pr]

Perfectly said! “It’s just been hard to find people that I can click with... and also people that just don’t feel uncomfortable with depth and rawness.” What I’ve learned is that you can’t wait, or you’ll wait forever. Take classes, volunteer, lessons, meet-ups, but start somewhere, put effort, be persistent.

[@chirag1764]

The only thing I need now is a video 3 years from now.. "A video to my past self" As a reaction to this video when you are actually 25.. Great content!!

[@PampdArt]

Hope he does it too! It'd be so cool seeing how far he comes and what he has to teach his younger self by then.

[@momoneymoproblems2701]

man it’s crazy, y‘all watched this one year ago and probably have experienced so much stuff meanwhile. here I am watching this now also hoping that I’ll come back to this video and the answer video in the future

[@IssaFe]

I was immersed in a novel when this popped up. Thank you for this. You're only a year older but I admire your introspection. Listening/watching you feels like a having mentor& friend at the same time. It's comforting to know that people have the same struggles from the other side of the globe. perks of the internet, I guess. Keep it up.

[@hazmanrostam3604]

Dont rush dude. Enjoy while u can. Memories matter most

[@LottieManning]

That lack of friends is so relatable. I think my friends have drifted apart and I don't know who I'm going to be friends with now. Nice video though, very insightful.

[@nadiahhalim9560]

Dear Nathaniel, I'll watch every ad on your videos because you deserve to get paid for such quality content. I love this video so much! Just a few minutes before I got your notification, my best friend and I were literally just talking about speaking things into existence. Somehow here you are speaking about the very same thing. Your honesty is so refreshing. Whenever I watch your videos, it feels like talking to a good friend. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.. Love all the way from Malaysia ❤

[@olegpin697]

Now we stay subscribed to him for next 3 years and watch his reaction to this video))) Nice video.

[@grosssauce]

our thought process about ourselves is so similar it brings me hope. at nearly 24 i’m finally opening myself up to actually experiencing this reality in more depth than what i’ve been capable of previously. i’m excited to see your 25

[@HumansOfVR]

*_A Message to my younger self (Age 20)_* 1. Do all the thing that interests you because self-discovery comes with experiences 2. Don’t sacrifice your physical or mental health for anything 3. Learn Financial Literacy

[@cheska3002]

I'm 21 and those are all definitely swirling around in my head somewhere. Thanks for summing that up!

[@HumansOfVR]

@@cheska3002 :)

[@estherblue32]

Not sure if you will ever see this but duuude you just spoke to my soul. I am a 23 years old female and I can relate to so many things you talk about its crazy. There is something special about taking time to discover who you are/ what you want out of life and you inspire me to try at life. Thank you for being genuine and sharing your experiences with me/us.Take care and God bless.

[@DRTechTV]

Being 25 myself in a month I can tell you shit changes ALOT! But the ride is AMAZING and I should probably mention life goes by in a FLASH please make the most out of every second, awesome videos, keep it up, I live like 1 hr from Mexico city but rarely go, would love to ask a couple questions about your time here, have a good one!

[@WITAWITAVG]

You remind me of me. An over thinker. Afraid of not reaching goals. Rushing to become the best version of yourself. Good luck on your journey my friend.

[@wtfatima2974]

at times, it feels like the world is slipping through my fingers and that i’ve lost grasp of my life. but whenever i watch your videos, it feels like everything falls into place. thank you for helping others regain focus and take hold of their lives as you do the same.

[@knayvid]

I love your work man ‼️ You and Matt are the best 💯

[@sportmusic5548]

They should make a project together

[@andreas5508]

Omg, I feel so identified by your videos and personality! I am 23 and I feel I have the same issues! It's funny finding this throughout KZbin. So, good luck!!!!

[@teodorabelic1584]

I just love your videos, I feel they have very positive impact on me. No matter how much emotionally unstable I am feeling at the moment, your videos always makes me feel not just better, but also full of energy. Just keep doing this, you are amazing!

[@kristinh4686]

So we're gonna be getting a response video to this sometime this year, right? Right? haha Listen, you are such an incredible dude. I wish I had the drive and confidence in my early twenties that you've had. I still struggle with it, and I'm almost 32. Your parents did something right, that's for sure. I discovered your channel sometime during the early part of the pandemic in 2020. I've always found your videos to be very grounding, encouraging, and relaxing to watch. You just make me feel better about life. That maybe things aren't so bad, and that they can get better. I'm trying to make things better. Keep doing what you're doing because you're pretty great at it. I hope you're doing well and I'm sure you'll find that you've made your 25 year old self very proud.

[@Dimitri_Kavon_Williams]

I knew I loved you. I also turned 25 this month and said the same thing. That I am a quater of a century old lol. Wish you the best and more growth! First thought I had was i'll follow you for life. I have the exact same problems/issues. But different goals ! Also, 94 is the best generation. Just follow your dreams, chop wood and carry water.

[@youngexplorer1151]

Cool vid! Love the witty dry humor. I'd say don't overthink and remember that most artists are neverrrrr satisfied with either themselves or their financial status. Have your north star (clear goal) and let the flow take you there. Oh and I would defo read your book. Good luck.

[@jortrivus5629]

Huge fan of your work im very much like you, when you talk about the part of taking too much serious and having trouble finding friends and about a year ago I was talking to my uncle and I was expressing this too him and he told me.. "your a leader, leaders don't have friends they have followers" ever since I've accepted that I've felt 10000 times better.

[@heyanhho]

You've gotten funnier Nathan! Don't be pressured though lol. Just be yourself and be comfortable with yourself

[@kb-ih7ni]

Here I am 25 and wanting to dye my hair blonde during my quarter-life crisis. Sprinting truly used to be my style in my earlier 20s. And I burned out multiple times. Now I think I fell off to the other end and now I feel like life is passing me by. Gahd. I should take a painting or photography class. Your point about friends...yes. I have two best friends that I’ve known since high school, and I love them, but I don’t really connect with them on a spiritual, emotional, and mental level. It’s more of...we’ve been through a lot together and we know each other. But I can never really talk to them seriously about my thoughts and dreams. I do hope to meet people like I connect with on a much deeper level soon.

[@bibimaritza]

I love this video concept. I actually challenge my younger sister to do this ! And seeing you make one, has convinced me... to make one too!

[@cheska3002]

Do it!! I made one and then I was super stoked to see Nathaniel made one too!

[@chnalvr]

A very endearing and heart-warming video! As for friends, you might click very well with people who are older than you or at least or old souls who are comfortable in their own skin.

[@cooo2758]

I feel the same about friendship, I'm 23, I start to work, but I have just a few friends with who I click ! Being able to speak hours about deph subject and having emotional mature person next to me are essentials. We find our relationship needs when we become older :) I love your honesty ! Keep going

[@mijah_heart]

AHH, I love the fact that you're getting into the artistic world, even though we can't see your painting, keep at it. Art can be a mental assistant in getting you back on track and brighten your imagination. Plus, if you ever think your art looks bad, dont worry, we've all been there. -From A Fellow Artist :D

[@eloisasanchez8388]

I just discovered you yesterday and I have fallen in love with all of your content and your wisdom and you joy for life and living in the now. You’re so calming and a breath of fresh air. As someone who is 25, you have wisdom beyond your years. Keep doing what you’re doing!!!

[@rm709]

Thank you for making this video. At 28 it’s hard to look at you and realize how far you are in life and how behind I feel. I’ve traveled the world and studied abroad, getting my degree finally and no, I don’t have many friends like you. But at the end of the day, the constant improvement is what drives me to look forward and think I can do this too.

[@mrjokerq]

Hey Nathaniel, about finding friends to be a part of your life, I can see how it's hard to do so if you're not in school or at a 9-5. Throughout my life I never felt like I had deep meaningful relationships, until at my first day of college (3,5 years ago) I met my best friend. It's amazing to have such a deep connection with someone who's not my girlfriend or my family (even though he is now). I also clicked incredibly with a guy that I met online on a course we were both doing. Even though he's german and I'm brazilian. What I'm trying say is I would make it a goal to network and develop meaningful connections, and it's way easier to make those connections by meeting people who are on a course or event that you are interested in. Also, if you haven't done so already, I would learn pickup. It's an amazing social tool, not just for dating but for making friends. I recommend RSD (RSDTyler or RSDMax) for that. Congrats on pursuing your dream and succeeding so young, I'm sure you still have a long road filled with wins ahead of you.

[@varjeshkumar622]

from the day I have started seeing your videos, I must say this one is the best.....

[@camimendes]

love this, actually made me tear up... and yes, mexico is totally underrated! I’ve spent 6 months there and may move full-time eventually too.. and you’ll definitely come across good friends, lots of amazing people in mexico.. by the way, go check out “la huasteca potosina” when you can (it’s a 10-hour night bus from mexico norte station in cdmx to ciudad valles)... - whenever you have time for a little break and want to connect with amazing nature (without a lot of tourists). my friends from kima colectivo & casa kima hostel would love to meet & connect with you.. super cool mexican people making things happen in that part of mexico... anyway, keep up the good work. loved finding your channel! cami

[@farkashenrietta9803]

It's crazy we are the same age, you are sooo wise and I have learned so much from you! Love your videos, keep up the good work.

[@emiahmusic]

Absolutely LOVE this idea !!! 100% gave me the push I needed to do some life documenting on my channel to look back on and also as you said to try and speak things into existence... and in a way, hold myself accountable to things I want to achieve as I can also let myself away with a lot of things if I don't have anyone or anything holding me accountable! Thank you so much for making such inspiring, real/honest content and I wish you all the success in the world! Emiah.x.

[@Henrysmith537]

Nathaniel, look man I'm 19 years old and I was basically in the same boat as you, constantly trying to be productive and challenge myself to prove to myself I could do whatever I set my mind to. Well guess what, you've proven it to yourself. It's time for you to relax, you are going down in a spiral I can see it coming. you're pushing people away it's not that people are afraid or uncomfortable with rawness it's that you are projecting that image onto other people. Don't try so hard, relax. When you were just walking and playing with your camera you could tell you were a chilled out fun guy. Don't get lost in the sauce, don't tell yourself that's just who you are, don't give into the mind and be it's slave stop moving and the shackles will become loose. This may seem harsh but you need a reality check, as much as you might have some aspects of yourself together they will fall apart sooner or later when you realize you're just playing a big game. DM me if you need. The last thing you want to be is jaded. Trust me

[@jamesmyers4691]

Much respect, Nathan. I can very much relate - with friends, it’s not the many, but the worth and choice. With patience and exposure, they will come. Failing, I’ll be your friend!

[@DanielIles]

This is a really awesome video! Whenever I consider a big life decision I always consider how 60 year old me would look back on it. I’m just trying to impress old me.

[@cheska3002]

It's kind of blowing my mind how you posted this the same time I decided to post a video letter to my future self. I really love how you spoke to yourself in the mirror because that's how I used to talk to myself when I was younger. It seemed kind of weird before, but seeing you do it just makes me excited. Even though you're technically alone, having yourself to look at makes the experience feel more visceral and connecting to your future self feels so much more real. I hope more people try making videos to their future selves too! (P.S. To the person reading this- you should try it. Future you will thank past you.)

[@nalanyaylaci894]

This was very much inspiring, thank you for doing this. Friends part, totally relate

[@_DerekHaley]

This was so touching. You’ve inspired me to make a video to my future self. I, too, have been thinking a lot about how I want to conduct my life in my 20’s and I think we put too much pressure on ourselves from an early age. I saw a lot of myself in you. We’re all actually quite the same, really. Take care.

[@achdicu]

Nathaniel, you've got more things figured out at your age than you think! Please, keep up the great quality work!

[@archie-127]

This is beautiful and so inspirational. I cried and it opened me right up. Thank you so much for sharing this and each one of your videos, your future is very bright Nathan 🌞🌠😌

[@samempie123]

Looking for similar people in my life as well. It can be hard connecting with people Love your work keep it up!

[@betacaroteno12]

OMG @NathanielDrew i Hope you read this: Ok, so when i was your age i was just like you trying to figure out every single aspect of my life so fast and striving to conquer every good habit i felt i needed to have in my life and i got seriously sick bc in reality i was so ambitious and such a perfectionist setting myself standards so high and always wanting to better myself it was unhealthy. After watching your video i needed to stop and tell you and anyone else out there not to make the same mistakes. Now, being 29 just realised all of the following: You are already doing great, you do you and you will inevitably go places (pretty much like gravity which we just dont question). Be kind to yourself and take your sweet time to slowly but surely better yourself. You have a lifetime to do so many good things and figure out what are the most important things to YOU, this can (and usually does) change in time and thats ok too. Dont listen to your overthinking, sometimes you need to just make your own mistakes which are life' s opportunities to help you grow and change your thinking pattern, as well as take responsability for your actions. There is a time for everything, dont undervalue your most basic needs. And about being raw and going in deph, keep your eyes open and you will find like-minded folks, feeling relieved everytime you speak and listen to them. Dont feel silly asking for advice/help or talking about your feeling and ideas. Allow yourself to feel every feeling to a healthy degree and last but not least: you are not alone. If you feel youre about to break try breaking a physical item (no one will need and doesnt belong to anybody else of course) instead, find ways to let toxins in your body out as well as negative thoughts. Always, always smile, find the good in others but also in yourself (without being cocky lol)... Anyway this is my letter to my younger self. I will continue with my life now I Hope it helps, Im not saying i discovered anything new or i got all the answers, we just need to hear this once in a while. Ps: Enjoy the beautiful country you live in right now and make the most of it. See you around 😊

[@harrysmith2461]

I really want to see this guy go somewhere.

[@Max-bh1wg]

Your videos really help me get through life. You're such an amazing person. I aspire to be like you. I aspire to be better.

[@sharambae6080]

Really loved the idea behind this video. Appreciate the rawness and vulnerability! Thanks for being radically yourself!

[@sjmb7967]

We are in same age. Good luck for your future endeavors!

[@dragonslayer213482]

Your videos always help me. But this one in-particular really spoke to me. I live in the La area and a lot of people talk about getting on KZbin and sometimes I feel pressured to make content out of my life and projects. Your videos always help me by showing me that I don’t need to publish my stuff to live a fulfilling life. I never comment on KZbin but sometimes i feel like I have a friend in you so thank you. Your work is really helping me and so many others.

[@PaweuW]

I like you man. You are the most authentic & fun to watch people on YT that I know of. There is plenty more positive that can be said about your content, but I will leave it at this ;)

[@aiya3145]

The more I watch your videos, the more I find videos of someone talking about real things that I can truly connect with. I especially loved when you talked about people being afraid of depth- it’s not always easy to find people that get you. Watching your videos is so refreshing and you talk in such a raw and genuine manner that I feel like I’m watching a friend talk, as crazy as that may sound.

[@marcosbenficaa]

It is so comforting to know that another person has the same sense of friendship. Your work is amazing, it has inspired me!

[@anan-drea]

Your videos are like a fresh breeze in the air! The honesty is really something that really shifts my view of..my current life. Not being overly dramatic here, I was just in a rut for a few weeks (and still might be for another few), but it's nice to see people sharing the same struggles, thoguhts (and openness!) in their 20s. This is great, and I appreciate your work. Thanks :)

[@abudgetadream2537]

Can't wait to see Blonde Nathaniel!

[@austenlavis5658]

Nathaniel I have been subbed to you for a bit and always felt that you and I are on a similar road. In Feb 2019 I had made the decision to change my career path from science to medicine. I am currently studying to sit the GAMSAT (Pre-requisite to get into med school) and applied for the other pre requisite subjects. Your videos align with me well to the point of today's one hitting home on many points such as the friends, goal striving and the self reflection. Keep up the great work mate it is good knowing that there are people on the same path as me. Austen

[@BurtBenz]

This reminds me of being in my early twenties.. Feeling so guilty about wasting time, being so serious about reaching my perceived goals. When I turned 25, though, I was surprised at how much more playful I allowed myself to be. It seems that in my early twenties I had this illusion of being able to control most of my life, where at 25 I realized life can be really messy. I felt relieved to let go a little and be silly, just for the fun of it.

[@alexandremcl7427]

I'm 20 too Nath, I'm sure that you'll be great at your 25, we'll meet one day before our 25. Keep goin' mate; your contents are awesome

[@TheLibraryOfEmotions]

There's lots of beauty to confusion and the openness of one to himself.

[@stefa22]

5:55 Mood in my 20s, I’m praying for real ones where the friendships are two-way and we are similar in person 🙏🏽

[@ximenarosaliano8775]

This is so cute. I think this is the type of video I will come back and look at to de-stress.

[@eatingfeelingwell]

I got really emotional watching this video, especially when you spoke about having the friends that you click with. I've always felt like an outcast in this sense, you make me feel less alone. Thank you for your content, it really is valuable to me.

[@tee_jadee]

I relate very strongly to not having found "my people" yet. It has been much more difficult to meet friends as an adult (I'm 26) than I expected - people who make it past casual kinship, people you truly connect with on a deeper level. I have been making an effort to put myself out there more, but I'm also looking for people who aren't uncomfortable with depth and I agree it's hard to find. I refuse to give up hope!

[@calliopepettis8639]

1:32 - I look forward to hearing that hit Italian song... That you made 😊🎶

[@dixieh5555]

Just keep doing you! We love it.

[@rustam7957]

dude I just admire you so much. You are a true inspiration, thanks for existing

[@scromly1169]

Hey man! I wanted to comment on you talking about your worries about whether or not you're responsible enough to handle the audience that you've garnered. Obviously, those fears have logical roots. You don't want to make mistakes or misguide people, but what I wanted to say is that regardless of what you put out, you just simply being yourself is enough. Watching you do things that interest you is extremely inspiring to me, as well as to countless others that are subscribed to you. Your videos have inspired me to take the first leap in creating my first ever film project! I just finished writing up a script, now I'm shooting b-roll to go with it, and I'm waiting for a mic I ordered to come in so I can film my script, edit it, and then post it to KZbin, and I couldn't have done it without seeing you doing it and loving it. Just keep staying true to yourself man. If you are feeling productive, keep on creating, and when you feel overwhelmed that's totally okay, take breaks for yourself and relax. You don't owe us, the audience anything, we are just happy to participate in your journey through life, and watching you go through life is inspiring me and others to embrace our experiences as well! I love you man and truly wish you the happiest of days to come!

[@BradleyOwens]

your videos push me to strive for my dreams. thank you for the magic Nathaniel!

[@jsgc13]

Write a book man!! It would be really appreciated by all of us Self Awareness enthusiast, You have taught me a lot already!

[@ConnorAidan]

you are a huge inspiration to me Nathaniel and probably to many others! Sorry for all that unwarranted pressure but you do you and we'll always be here for it!

[@autumngreenleaf3390]

Thanks. What you really need is your future self sending you a video to help you in your decisions.

[@GerardRodriguez]

I look forward to Saturdays and your videos

[@albertochavez4494]

I know it's super hard to make friends that understand and share the interest for the complexity of life (as a Mexican it has been really really hard), usually young people don't like to take a deep look at their own lives, but for people like us that think it's one of the ways we can get the best out of it, sometimes it meas walking alone from time to time, or most of the time, depending on our circumstances.

[@WizardyDinosaur]

Easily my my favorite youtuber right now. The combination of great story telling (of your life really) and quality video work is very enjoyable to watch. Very inspiring

[@GalvanMonica]

I really loved this idea of a video version letter to your future self! Makes me want to do one too just as a means of capturing who I am today. This will be really cool to look back on.

[@fernandadealencar1158]

This is so sweet, I reflected a lot on my own life, I'm only two years younger than you and I see a lot of myself on you. I'm anxoius and ambitious too, but I also want to enjoy my life. Anyway, I loved it.

[@thomasnorton4015]

Serví 2 Años trabajando por mi iglesia en Perú. And dude it was life changing and eye opening plátano frito might be different in Mexico but i loved it!! Love the video! Keep if the awesome content! You’ve seriously been one of my favorite channels!

[@azikiel1286]

this reminds me of what Tony Stark did on AEG. Awesome content, Nathan!

[@ayycarlito]

Keep working man I have no doubt that you'll get to 8+ Mil subscribers by age 25 💯💯Much love

[@GoTechUG]

Thank you Drew.. Am making 25 this December and am abit annoyed about myself. But also, i think am too harsh on myself. Please keep these videos coming.

[@kristynachobotva806]

I just love your videos and your channel. Even though I am older, I have this behind me, thanks to you I can remember how I felt 7 or 8 year ago and I can realize how I changed, although I am still the same. I like your authenticity.

[@selfclarityacademy]

So deep ❤ If we could speak to our future and past selves...it would be refreshing. It would change change our mental health and help us restart and remember where should we go...

[@tarikaiesec]

It's a like video journal, interesting concept. Thanks Nat, enjoy the journey

[@laysnogueira1029]

This guy seems so sweet, even when is about a hard topic. I feel more open-minded to listen to other people's opinions, and just accepted different points of view, and start constructing new ways to my life and do good things to people. Congrats, you're doing a great work!

[@otlife4942]

This inspired me to make a video of my own for my future self. Great work as always! :)

[@cheska3002]

You should definitely do it! Your future self will realize how far they have come :)

[@soficaso]

Damn, we're the same age and it's so weird but also super fun to be growing and experimenting through life along with you. I love being able to get the perspective from your side because we all go through similar stuggles in life. Also, that ''depth'' you talked about is precisely why I enjoy your content. You're not afraid to be real, you're insightful and funny it almost feels like I'm listening to an actual friend when I watch your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@TrellWest]

You're doing everything I wish/wanted/should've been doing and that's motivating. It's great to see!

[@keepthefaith2950]

Love your content! This video really resonated with me. Especially because I also turned 25 at the beginning of the year and have had a similar conversation with myself.

[@HugoHugoHugoo]

Dude I have probably never related to anyone more than you in this video. I am so proud of your growth here in the platform and really appreciate you putting yourself out there like this. I have almost the exact same worries that you do and can really understand what you are talking about, and that part about friends woooof, that definitely hit me. Thank you for doing what you do. Its nice to know im not the only one feeling these things. Everything will happen. And we got time!

[@anongiraffe3937]

Speaking the song into existence... Hell yeah man. Keep it up

[@omaarlc]

Hello Nathaniel i'm from México and i discovered you a few months ago and just wanna thank you for share everything that you do, for all your advices and hope so one day see you around in the city thanks for inspire me in so many ways ✌️🙂

[@luthajka]

I actually found myself in your words...feels better not being the only one dealing with all these thoughts 😄 thank you Nathaniel! 🙏🏼 Keep going :)

[@brendahayes]

I think everyone should write a letter to their future self or do a video. It is a good idea to see how far you've come once you open it 5 years or however many years later. Thank you Nathaniel for making this video. I appreciate your vulnerability and openness.

[@evewithwonder]

I loved this concept, and I like the way you executed it. Keep going!

[@laurenzojames]

i'm 19, a filipino. i discovered nathaniel few months ago (month of april to be exact) and ever since i try to really really control my life. i deleted my social media apps (not youtube), i unfollowed a lot of people and celebrities and also brands. i started doing 10 minutes meditation, i sucked but it's okay, i forgive myself. i started journaling, and really listening to my thoughts. (the most memorable one was when i just finished meditating then one of the roots of my fear pops out. a part of my childhood that really contributed up to this day to grow that fear of people's opinion) it was an eye opening for me. i read books before (fictions and romance novels to be exact) but i stopped because college happened but now i'm starting to read again. not fictions or novels but self development books (currently reading: ESSENTIALISM by Greg McKeown) and i LOVE it. Nathaniel gives me a piece of advice that no youtuber or a family member would had taught me. He taught me how to live. He taught me to embrace solitude, art, time, peace and freedom of living your life. i'm just 19, no title, no job, still in college, no girlfriend, not famous nor popular, have only few friends and i condsider them my second home (i knew them since 3rd grade, and even though we are in college we are still solid as hell) i havent really experience the deep meaning of life but i'm greatful. i'm happy. i'm at peace. and to you who is reading this, i hope you find that peace your soul is craving for. life is worth living.

[@samatnip288]

This is amazing and extremely inspiring. You're without a doubt gonna make it there, I'm glad to see that there are other people working on themselves it helps me put my goals in order, I love watching your videos thank you for your time