If you were born in 2004-2010, I genuinely feel sorry for you...

If you were born after 2004, I genuinely feel sorry for you and you'll understand why in this video...
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[@woki68]

the fact that a career advisor says "isnt that a bit too unrealistic" instead of trying to help is a horrible mindset to have as a career advisor in my opinion

[@unendingpinelate940]

lmao

[@RuudAwakening]

There are capable ones as there are uncapable ones, like it is in every field and profession In middle school the career advisor couldn’t go beyond surface level, i left with 0 perspective on how the world works and only got “What school-subjects are you good at? Which ones do you like?” as guidelines from him Hope he didn’t use that too much for students or for himself, creates a very limited view on the world Luckily for me, at college (or high school or uni, don’t know how it translates correctly) I felt not fitting in with the study i chose (business economics) so i knocked at the door of the advisor there She asked me the purpose-questions that everyone nearing their 20s should hear: What fires you up? Where do your thoughts go to when alone? What conversations and topics do you enjoy most? And if not much comes up, it’s the healthy sign that you’re still in the search and should not full-on settle. Who knows what might come across your path in the near future. Give things actively a chance but don’t cave-in to the thought “this is all i’m meant to” Who knows? You probably don’t. No one does. Keep looking, listening. Stay open and curious.

[@JakPiggott]

Look bro, she was just doing her job, her job is to match you to a certain career they have embedded already on their computer and entrepreneur/business owner was not on there. I don't blame her one bit to be honest

[@unendingpinelate940]

@@JakPiggott humblest man alive

[@woki68]

a very mature response from someone who looks so young

[@mr.purple2595]

“Isn’t that a bit too unrealistic” is unbelievably awful to say to a kid

[@user-mq3km9rj7w]

Ik 😢😢

[@transparentuser7473]

Fr

[@GMAN-HL2Fan]

I got told that.. I ignored it and kept going. There's no need to give up when you're a miracle to be alive. This world has failed me.

[@Gabrielmaragh228]

lol but yes it foes feel bad.

[@NoiceBOB]

my parents used to say that all the time when I was young

[@mememme3316]

"If you don't feel happy about what you're receiving, look at what you're giving" - My dad

[@newalbacore8352]

Me giving all my love and energy to this one person for them to give none of it back, sometiems it doesn’t work the way ur dad says it does

[@ng65gaming]

That’s one great dad

[@georgechanturiawithmontigu8796]

So wise 😨

[@konnalad]

Your dad never said that.

[@CherryStudios2]

@@konnalad It sounds like because someone hasn't said it to you personally, you're assuming for no reason that they didn't hear it from their dad, who you've never met.

[@adjustedbrass7551]

99 here. Yeah, I'm an old man from last century. This isn't a struggle unique to you kids. I had no idea what to do with my life. Still don't. This modern way of life is foreign to how we've always lived. I'm doing my best to sort out some sort of career. Years into adulthood, I've finally realized that i don't have dreams or ambitions. I just want to live.

[@denatyeatsnuggets7274]

2006. Same. We're all indoctrinated by this idea that we need to "contribute to society". I was beat down to suicidal levels until I realized recently I can just... do things for myself. All those "dreams and ambitions" I had were just ways little me made up to try to "contribute something to society", but never things I could see myself enjoy doing. I want to survive and do some things I wanna do and not do some things I don't wanna do. Life is so much less complicated than society makes it out to be.

[@aurum7695]

at first I thought you meant you were 99 years old

[@goofyrat2938]

@@aurum7695oh I thought that too until I read your comment lol

[@kyleheins]

'94. I knew I wanted to join the airforce at age six, and held that desire until I graduated at 18, when I realized I had no more genuine interest in doing so. I was still fascinated by flight but I was told by everyone that knowing my career path so early was good. Others told me I would change my desire later in life and I wanted to prove them wrong because they seemed empty and unhappy to me. Over the past 11 years since I graduated I've learned thoroughly that it doesn't matter when you discover your drive in life, nor does it matter how quickly you see financial success. The people you choose to have some form of relationship with and how you build those relationships matter. You need parents, friends, siblings, coworkers, spouses, bosses, mentors, etc. but don't get distracred trying to build all these relationships at once. Work with the person you are around when you're around them, prioritize those that pove most beneficial as time passes, move on from those who beat you down or discourage you, and feel free to move place to place or job to job for a few years, even a decade or so. You may find where you want to stay early, or it may take awhile. You may be like me and discover new goals based on who you meet and the experience you gain or you may pursue the same end goal from highschool. As long as you don't get distracred by meaningless idle isolation you will do well. Even when unhappy you will progress, and progression will lead you through hardship and disappointment. Just don't stagnate or withdraw. I lost a few years of progress to that and that meant a few missed opportunities and some time crunches. It's doable if you make the mistakes, just avoid them the best you can. Ultimately though, the only way to stay the course is to focuse on God and trust his word and instructions. I'd be adrift and a failure if I hadn't sought His instruction even when I was failing horribly.

[@orionbarnes1733]

@@goofyrat2938 OHHHH WOW that took me a minute to realize they meant they were born IN '99. I was wondering what kind of 99 year old has a Kaz Miller pfp, they don't really seem like the demographic to play Metal Gear Solid lol

[@carbs_r_delish]

Born in 2010 here. Yeah, I’m young. 13 years old. And I so, so relate to this video. My whole life, at school, it’s always been “You’re too young, you have time.” And “You have years, don’t worry about the future.” No, Carol, I don’t have time. I don’t have years. Every choice I make now, *will* affect me in the future. Every decision, every pencil mark, affects me. I HAVE to worry about the future, because that’s the place I’m ending up. I have no doubt about it. It’s why I care so much about the environment, people, and *everything*. If we don’t stop now, there’s not going to be anything to look forward to in the Future, because there will be no future. I’m worrying now, so I can live in the future. And not end up stuck in the past with no hope for anyone. If there was advice I could give to the future generations, or anyone in general? Care about the present. Because if the present is dying, there will be no future. No future to look forward to. No future to laugh in, to die in, to smile and dance and cry and get hurt in. And especially, be yourself. It sounds cliche, I know, but if you just look at yourself right now. How does it feel around people, when you put up your facade? Does it feel good? Do you feel happy? Do you feel fulfilled? The answer is: No. It doesn’t feel good, it doesn’t make you happy and it doesn’t fulfill you. It feels awful. *Because it isn’t you.* You aren’t perfect. Humans cannot be perfect. And that’s what we are. Humans. And with that, I have one last thing to say: Being perfect isn’t real. It’s just not. The only perfectness in this world is imperfection. Beautiful perfectly perfect imperfectness.

[@hwdrlkh]

This comment is 👏

[@AmberLizzieBow444]

Perfect is real im perfect and amazing

[@hwdrlkh]

@@AmberLizzieBow444 *Perfect is real, I'm perfect and amazing.

[@carbs_r_delish]

@@hwdrlkh ah, thank you so much lol , I appreciate it a lot ❤️

[@WasatchHandicrafts]

You seem very mature for your age, and have a good head on your shoulders. You got this!

[@VinkGD]

'06 kid here. There was a time in 6th grade where for an essay, I had to write a fictional story about literally anything. "Let your hand go crazy on the page". I wrote what I always considered, then and now, to be the worst story I've ever made and maybe even read. It was awful; I had so many grammatical mistakes, a bunch of plot holes in the story line, etc. But this teacher, a couple weeks later, decided to have a 1 on 1 meeting with each student to talk to them about their assignment. I was TERRIFIED about this concept. The mere idea of having to deal with my bullshit story was something I wanted to completely ignore as soon as possible. Eventually, my name came up. Sweating profusely, shaking for my dear life, I get up to sit at a desk in front of my teacher, absolutely petrified about what's going to happen. She then says something along the lines of this: "So... Vincent (that's my name). There were some issues with this text; obviously, you had a couple of grammatical errors here and there, and... your story isn't structured super well... but I noticed something while reading your story. You care. You had, and I'm not saying this lightly, the most passionate writing out of anybody in this class. I was reading this and felt actually invested in what you had written. I see something in you, a spark, a possibility. You have something special, Vincent. And for that, I'm giving you an A+. Now go back to the classroom, and make sure to keep everything that happened here to yourself." Without her even knowing it, she changed my life forever. Despite my absolutely horrible story, she gave me a chance. She showed me that someone cared. She realized before everybody else, even me, what I would grow up to become. I'm an aspiring filmmaker. I'm now in college, studying cinema, living my wildest dreams. Thanks to that woman, I know what I will do with my life. The main take-away here, if you really want one, is to be kind. Be kind to others, and especially, be kind to yourself. You never know what kind of opportunities your kindness will bring, either to you or to others. Thanks to a random woman's kindness, I found myself. One day, you may find yourself too. Good luck.

[@TheAroSpecWallet]

That woman is the type of teacher everyone needs in their life, I hope she's doing well and by extention you as well :)

[@VinkGD]

@@TheAroSpecWallet Thank you! I really wish her the best as well, and I hope she knows how many lives she's changed by doing the best she could

[@vincentreyes6154]

As an '04 kid and another Vincent, I wanted to pursue music as a career choice. I had my eyes fixed on the Grand Ole Opry and playing my guitars and singing. But my parents always told me to put all that to the side as a hobby only, and to focus on things like engineering or computer programming. I don't give a care about any of that stuff, but I took their word for it. I took AP course classes in the science field, and I was considering doing that kind of stuff. And I felt that, yeah, it's more practical if I become an engineer or a programmer since they make a ton of money each year. And I wanted to become a husband and father (I still do) so I believed that it would be opportune for me to try to test those waters. But I started to have a mental breakdown in my junior and senior years of highschool, and it was due to these bland yet demanding courses that I had no care towards where my struggles came to be. And it wasn't until my awards ceremony a month or so prior to my graduation (Class of '22) where I vented at my parents and told them what I wanted to be, and that it was not in engineering or programming, but in the guitar and singing and music. That's what I wanted to be. And I realized that while I was in choir (Chorale and Chamber) when I sang, when I brought my instruments to school and played during my free time. Even my choir director said one time, "Vincent, you're probably the best guitarist of your age I have ever heard." And that gave me more motivation than anything else. I love music, and I want to pursue it. I'm currently in the US Marine Corps (I can't remember why I chose this, but I'm happy I did, even though I plan to leave after my contract) and I plan to take up some college courses for audio engineering while I'm in. I want to be able to produce music so that I can develop my own music at home. It's definitely a hard task at hand, but it's one I'm willing to take. WAY MORE than mechanical engineering or computer programming. And I don't have my parents to tell me "no" anymore, since I can actually choose. I'm no longer under their auspices, but my own. Advice to kids, follow your dreams. Not to the end of a cliff, but follow them. If it's something you're genuinely passionate about, then do it. Don't let your parents dictate your decision. Don't let your peers dictate your decision. Don't let your superiors dictate your decision. Follow your dreams and your desires. And I mean FOLLOW them, because no one is going to hand it to you. You have to work for it. The more work and labor you put into something you genuinely love, the more that you'll come to know and appreciate the process it takes to get to the top. Godspeed!

[@superjumpbros64]

Nice

[@sfiabong7360]

Go vincent go!

[@kayytu553]

“You are not behind. You are simply on your own timeline” HITS LIKE NO OTHER THING HAS HIT ME BEFORE 😭😭

[@Sam_Hue]

“Don’t let others define who you are as a person.”

[@radioactiverenegade]

You are not your own person, you must use your treatment of others as a metric for what sort of person you are.

[@Sam_Hue]

@@radioactiverenegade Absolutely. Morals are king. Gotta question everything you see and hear. Then decide on what to believe. That’s what we call “The court of public opinion”, and It never folds. As any humans are, we are not infallible. We make mistakes. To be honest, I really feel sorry about the creator in the video getting dragged down by someone this insulting. I really wonder why they are still doing this to others.

[@Acorn905]

Thanks man! I'm honestly struggling with weather i should please other or do what seems right to me and how/if i can do both. We learn from the people around us but it's nice to know that the things you learn don't always have to be the things you are ❤

[@trollerthegreattrollertheg6234]

2004 autistic person here. Had a similar experience where my teacher said I'd make a fine "Walmart greeter". I improved drastically through Middle school and was then labeled to go into trades. Years of speech therapies, social conditioning along with study development later, I got accepted to an engineering college where I'm currently studying . The system entirely failed to prepare me for proper life on my own. Instead assuming I'd never even get a job let alone live my own life. I'm sorry you had that teacher try to funnel you like that. It's ridiculous to ever assume a kid's fate when they can barely grasp simple chores.

[@metadragon7500]

If I was a parent and I found out a teacher had said my child would make a fine Walmart greeter, the teacher would be dead and I'd be in prison.

[@Greenman12399]

​@@metadragon7500 Real

[@DinahAO]

walmart greeter is diabolical 😭 i’m so sorry

[@mr.alpaco855]

When I took AP world history my teacher told us not to take regular US history next year…. And she used her friend who’s a cashier at Albertsons as reference 😅

[@trollerthegreattrollertheg6234]

@@metadragon7500 oh yeah she was right there. It was a parent teacher conference lmao

[@SelfEngoonment]

Born in 2006, and I hate the idea of a "career", it almost seems like I should just live off grid and I'd be happier. Working a job genuinely irks me, I can really only work for myself tbh

[@tyrannousvoid6020]

I think the same. There's something about living off the grid that entices me.

[@lol-lm9np]

i feel exactly the same way, i don't feel like I was made to live the same mediocre life as most other people in the world, I'm ambitious and want to accomplish things but it doesn't help when all my peers consistently tell me that's an unrealistic goal and that i have to live the same boring formulaic lives as them

[@SelfEngoonment]

@@tyrannousvoid6020 Something about the idea of living in a cave and waking up to go hunt just sounds epic. Like people view modernity as a necessity, but I genuinely feel like it's more of a burden than a help xD

[@SelfEngoonment]

@@lol-lm9np I will say this, I would rather be broke and living on the streets than to slave my life away to the capitalistic war machine. I've realized my want for money equals independence, but I've only viewed independence through a scope of society, if I withdrew myself of society the scope widens for independence

[@Azure9577]

On a more positive note, we 2006 kids are adults now

[@lucypenuel3628]

Thank you. I feel like gen z is one of the first to really document and share the experience of growing up in such a chaotic world (especially the 21st century). Not just by forcing acceptance of the existential dread, but in sharing the feeling and learning to move forward and trust that it will be ok. I’ve come to realize that all I’ve done more than enough and just reaching for the next goal is a great way to achieve lots and still find contentment.

[@zenbamboo7978]

School failed me, it failed me horrifically bad. If it wasn't 13 year old me not knowing what he wanted to do, it was bullying by staff and students because I was Autistic and I learned they thought I deserved it. I was put in counselling and had to drop out with PTSD. My friends? Other high school kids? Graduated, moved on, now graduated there and working. Where am I? Just starting my dream course in E-sports. I lived and breathed that for YEARS! Something 13 year old me didn't tell my teachers because I knew they would laugh at me. But I got my dream course. And I hope to GOD I can excel for once like I used to and not be bullied anymore. The world isn't fair, and for some reason, 2004 and up kids... It got harder for us. But know what? We're still going, right? Every day we keep pushing. So, in that way, we're winning, right?

[@TheBatCritic]

Damn I'm sorry for what you went though I'm glad you are going well I wish you the best in life

[@SilverIV]

@@TheBatCriticAs a fellow autistic man (2008) looking in from Sweden… What the fuck is going on in America? Teachers bullying their students? Disrespecting Esports just because it’s “not normal” I assume? And funneling people toward a specific thing no matter what the person who will live that career, who will live that life has to say about the matter? God damn I’m privileged to only have had to deal with other elementary students bullying me, and middle-high school teens being off putting. I desperately hope that other kids and teens around the world get the treatment that I got, the treatment that they deserve. I hope this behavior of “funneling” people into lives they might not want is immediately cut out of modern society, lest it creates millions of new young adults, who believe that they are at fault for being unhappy with their lives, when the system they followed so well was what led them there instead. Good luck, you better win a major someday for me OP.

[@TheBatCritic]

@@SilverIV Notic country's are some of the safest schools man I wish I was there

[@fuckthisstupidasshandleshit]

School didn't fail you. You failed yourself.

[@fuckthisstupidasshandleshit]

@@SilverIVAmerica is the only worthwile country from what I'm hearing. Saying you want to be in Esports is like saying you want to be a professional sports player. Except sports gives you physical reward.

[@Nicholas-nu1mr]

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." -Ferris Bueller

[@JakPiggott]

Facts brother, loved that quote in my early teenage years haha

[@GhayelRubio]

If life move fast, stop and look around would make me lose my opportunity because life is moving fast and leave me behind.

[@MrRobot2027-wd9iw]

If anyone is going to go to college. The only jobs in the future will be the ones within the clergy class aka the enforcers who protect the rich class. Art is dead thanks to AI. These are the engineers building automation, the nurses taking care of "the truthers" in nursing homes, the accountants (don't spend six years for a CPA with no work experience if you go this route, get temp jobs for experience and work your way up) who are bean counters for big companies, the tradesmen building the pod homes, the teachers who produce "human capital", and the police and military who secure the wealth of the ruling class.

[@cyanideOwO]

Brendan fraser*

[@LycanMOON]

Look around,but do so while your moving Create and turn life into your inspiration and ideals

[@Rappeltop]

i was indeed born after 2004

[@大]

ok

[@jeromevaleska2014]

I feel sorry for you. And me.

[@ebcetra]

And me

[@finland3493]

And me

[@acoolyoutubechannel7849]

Yes

[@sarahismyalias4672]

As a girl born in 2005. To say that I've been overwhelmed and stressed for the last 5 years would be an understatement.

[@Ridlay_]

"You're doing better then you think you are" I needed to hear this

[@BMO20]

I was born in 2005, whenever something doesnt go right in my life i always say to myself "oh well it is what it it"

[@elgatotv5311]

It is, indeed, what it is

[@bottomtext593]

The signature defense skill: "T'is what t'is."

[@rosyidsyahruromadhonalimin8008]

it is what it is

[@kori0752]

it it what it it

[@turtleburger200]

It's what it's

[@-Joseph-H-]

My mother taught me a very good lesson about feeling behind, and that is, the only person you can be behind, is your past self, allways compare to how far you've come, rather than how far you haven't yet reached.

[@fallen6060]

Wise words!

[@Creym464]

Damn instead of mother ,thats my aunt who if i remember i always compare to cousin who achieve good thing

[@-Joseph-H-]

@@fallen6060 Something i learnt aswell, is if you know people who you feel are ahead of you, or even know more than you, ask them everything you can to learn more, i have a rly smart friend who makes me look like i know nothing, rather than feel shitty, i learn from him.

[@jillianharthun7118]

your mother is very wise, may she live a long and happy life

[@JakPiggott]

You have a W mum bro, I absolutely loved that ❤

[@clayr.w1829]

i’m an 06 who just graduated who has no idea what to do as a career and i agree. for me whenever i think about the fact my classmates are doing better than me, i just think about the fact that i don’t actually care what their career is. There’s a kid in my class who wants to make music and another kid who wants to be a doctor. When they said it i just thought “oh cool” and that’s it. It truly only matters to you what your career is, and that’s why it has be something meaningful to YOU. I think as long as you can pay the bills and you enjoy what you’re doing, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a scientist or you work at a café. being a functioning member of society is the only thing the world actually expects of us. a lot of the high expectations we put on ourselves (or others) are unnecessary.

[@Iwaschosen_1231]

Good luck man. Your gonna do great

[@EnderKingDubs]

I was born in 2000, but to my friends on the younger end of the Gen Z curve, what this guy is saying is right. In my teens, I felt like I had it all figured out, had a plan, a dream, but things change. I have a new dream now, but I'm not letting it consume my life, because I've tried that before, that's how you get burnt out. I won't give up on it either, though (unless I find something better of course and even that's not a guarantee). Life is about balance. Don't let it burn you, don't get bitter, don't get to where you feel like you're entitled to "win" at your dream just because you worked hard on it. There will be points where life will try to kick you and then kick you while you're down. What matters is finding small things to enjoy and good people to love. Not every dream has to be a job, not every step has to be planned, not every goal has to be big. There's a beauty to life by its own nature, so don't let it pass you by because you had your head stuck in a dream. As long as you're moving forward, as long as you try to be good and never fail to be kind, others will be kind to you. Hold strong and keep walking, because life's a marathon, not a sprint, and we all keep our own pace.

[@bartoszkowalski6986]

As a fellow gen Z-er, its interesting to see this unique take on life that doesn't boil down to "follow your dreams no matter the cost". Definitely would like to note your advice.

[@RainiiDay7]

I don't know if you will ever see this reply, but this comment genuinely made me feel better about how I perceive life and myself in general. So, thanks for that, I'll keep these words to heart.

[@EnderKingDubs]

@RainiiDay7 I'm happy to hear it my friend. Life is big and complicated, and we all have to find how to live it our own way. Some find that scary. Personally, I find it magnificent. As long as you're living your life well, or working toward it at a pace that you can maintain, that's all that matters. There will be plenty of bad days, but even in the darkest moments, as long as you keep walking, one day you'll look up and realize you've found your way out of the woods and will have much to show for it. Never stop, friend, and always try to be nice but never fail to be kind.

[@EnderKingDubs]

@bartoszkowalski6986 Dreams are important, don't get me wrong. But there's much to life and much to love about it that dreams are just a part of. I've been both the head in the clouds dreamer and the cynical realist. I find both mindsets to be wrong on their own. They're two halves that need to temper each other. Dreams give us aspiration, but shouldn't necessarily be ends in themselves, at least not always. If you can't find pleasure in simple things, you might find you'll rarely be happy.

[@amritasarna1335]

You should try being a life coach my friend ✨️

[@user-sm8ej7ch1q]

THE TIMING IS CRAZY. I’M OVER HERE TRYING TO PLAN MY WHOLE LIFE AND I DON’T EVEN KNOW. Every day I just hope and pray that what I’m doing is what I want to do. Thank you so much for the advice, Jak

[@nickmo.6049]

Ngl, the timing is graduation season so ur definitely not alone

[@theauthor1238]

​@@nickmo.6049Same here.

[@user-sm8ej7ch1q]

How in the world . . . This is my first +250 comment

[@DumbFuckStudios]

Same lmao. fresh out of high school, heading to college for art next year despite knowing damn well I probably don't want to do art for a job....because, well, I have to study SOMETHING and art is the only thing I even remotely enjoy. Who knows if I'll be able to eat as an adult?

[@genericusername1997]

Vienna by Billy Joel

[@t3chn0late]

I was born in 2009, I am 15, and I am starting 10th grade in September. People around me expect me to know what I want in life, my career path from so early on, but I'm just unsure. Apart from the fact that I have pressure on me from my immediate family or my teachers, and that change opinions way too fast, I've been having severe mental health issues for the past few years and I feel like no matter what I do, if I don't get them sorted out, they will ruin my life again, just like they have done time and time before. This video was relatable to me, which rarely happens with these types of content so I'm extremely grateful it popped up on my recommended.

[@user-sg4ov7ng4h]

hey, just know that your peers don't know either lol, except the two siblings who want to be doctors but they're super smart lmao. we go into certain fields because we like those, but it doesn't mean we want to work in that, or where. a lot of us are gonna be stuck in studying fields we hate, just because it's the safest path. nobody knows where to go, people change jobs A LOT in their life. do what makes you feel good, not in a procrastinating way but in a way that can help your life, make you feel secure, happy where you're at in life. you should enjoy your life and not be stuck in a job or field you hate because it's safe. DO SOMETHING THAT YOU ENJOY THAT WILL HELP YOUR FUTURE LIFE. like an hobby that could be a job. learning a language that could help you get more jobs.

[@asdatrollys8944]

Couple of things, first off, 2009 was 15 years ago? Jesus Christ I’m old. Second, don’t worry, no one really knows what they want to do. when I was 15 I was convinced that I’d be a palaeontologist (dinosaur scientist)… by time I was 18 I had decided that I really liked cars, I’m a mechanic now… I made the decision to start an apprenticeship on a whim. It’s ok to not have a plan.

[@kingpiggins292]

If you live in the US I would advise trying to get knowledge on politics cause things are going to get controversial in the next few years. So many people are just blind to what is happening right now it's as if they think politics is some tv show but it's genuinely important and if Trump gets away with a felony we might just have a Civil War over it. Everywhere you look in the system of govt it is riddled with political "favors" which is just plain corruption. It is only made worse by legalization of it through presidential immunity 😭 I don't like how they only gloss over a lot of the contemporary aspects of the government in high school because this is why there are people dumb enough to nominate Trump and Biden which I'm sure most people would agree are old senile men at this point. Not to mention all of the other places of power like congress and supreme court justices. I just feel like people have been desensitized to politics, as if it doesn't influence their day to day life. In fact it's one of the only reasons why we can even function as a society and discuss ideas like gender fluidity; it is a privilege that could be lost if our system of government fails.

[@Maria_Ikea]

Hey dude, fellow 2009 baby here we're gonna pull through just alright, sure we have no great amazing flawless plan and that's okay because life isn't like a choreographed dance it's often an ugly and awkward freestyle, we'll figure it out along the way

[@starlight8115]

I was born in 2005, I turned 19 this year and I just failed every class on my first semester in uni due to mental health issues. I've had depression since I was 9 (happy ten year anniversary of depression to myself!) and never got any real support from my parents regarding it. They both had their own trauma to work through, my grandma was sick and we had to focus on her and my parents were divorced since I was little. I turned out completely dysfunctional, I'd say, but everyone thinks I'm a genius, that I can do anything I want, yet I ant even get out of bed most days when I'm feeling low (which is rather often as of lately, I'm going through some really bad brain fog). I've tried therapy several times with several different psychologists, and at this point, I don't really know what I need to get better, neither do I know what I want. There was a point last year where I felt happiness for the first time in years, but that is all but gone and with how lonely and isolating uni has felt, I don't think I can get back to that anytime soon. I wish I had something uplifting to say, some hope to share, but I've been losing it all as of lately. I mean, it's been ten years, most of my life. How else am I supposed to feel but hopeless? The only thing that keeps me going is the realization that I want to exist. I don't like the way life works, nor how my brain works, but I don't want to die. I don't fear death, it just doesn't feel right, on top of all with how long I've been fighting. So, even if I continue being miserable for another ten years, at least those will be another ten years I kept trying, looking for that happiness I got to feel once after not remembering what it felt like to be happy for 9 years

[@MyloMylerGrace143]

I was born 2007-2010, I wanna be a animator and I’m not that good at drawing and I don’t give up or listen when people tell me my art is bad, this made me think about how I also want to be a therapist and made me think about how I shouldn’t let hate get to me, I think now I should just be a teen and live my life

[@unchartedland1770]

Born in 2008 here, What you said is correct. I spent half of my life questioning if my career is even attainable. My family supports my dream, but even so its a lot of pressure. I would, no I will be the first person in my family to actually go to college. Its stressing but im trying to not let life pull me down. Sure i may be young, but its never to early to start planning your future. I was told by somone once before that i should live in the now, not in the when. Hearing them say that i realized how normal it is for people to wait to start planning for their future. I realized that some people just hope something falls right unto their lap. I dont want to be like that though. I want to be prepared, I want to achieve my dream. Though i do realize that some dreams don't come true, im willing to take a leap of faith anyway. It's only up from here. To anyone who reads this, we got this and no one can stop us. I would say the sky is the limit, but we can reach higher than that.

[@Dimitrys_af]

2007 here. The world has failed us.

[@vex9]

2009 here and unfortuately, you're correct.

[@Poizin77]

2010 here and yea your right

[@dinglebord]

2008 here. Yeah you right

[@Optimusprimeisachad]

2009 here and your right

[@kateluvspaulwalker07]

2007 and you are so right, and it is sad, but we can only make the best of what we have to work with now💙🫶🏻

[@TalonusJVizsla]

Born in 2005 and honestly this hit me harder than i thought. I clicked on this video and was watching it thinking "this probably isnt going to be any advice i havnt already heard from authorities and special people in my life" but after watching it i can really say that this genuinely affected me in a positive way that i dont think i have felt before. My parents and friends and other important people in my life give a lot of good advice to me, but i often then focus solely on trying to be pleasing in their eyes instead of trying to be my own person and do what i think is best for myself. Never seen your channel before, but thank you for your advice. It helps alot more than you could imagine. Thanks bro :)

[@Imanoob5721xtimes]

His videos always got me motivated a ton and I’m glad it’s helping others like me and you.

[@derangedmutt]

im born in '98 and this still applies to me. everyone around my life tore me down, and now i dont have any dreams to chase at 26. dont give up. you are the future.

[@apple.p1pzz]

Hi, born in 2010 here, I want to try every career path whether its different or not. I want to try and go on as many career paths as i can so i can find something that I'm comfortable with, not only that but also learn the skills so i could use it for something else or anything. Watching this video made me realize that maybe i can try it but at my own pace, I do have all the time in the world and i can use it for the better. I want to make as much memories as i can while also making every experience at a career worth it. Relating to this, I want to plan as much as I can so I can be ready for whatever this chaotic world might have for me despite being young. I hope that anyone who finds this, whether your struggling with life or not, I would like for you to know that the struggle is just a phase and good things will come your way. Your life is a book full of anything, it can be full of adventures or something, it all depends on what you do and you can do great things.

[@blaise2833]

I was born in 2002, perhaps this video is not titled for the people of my age or even older, but I genuinely feel the same way as Jak said in the video. When I was very young I wanted to be a racecar driver and I was told that's way too unrealistic and people told me I should try to be like a teacher or a tech-guy cause I spend a lot of time with computers, and that also kind of made me feel insecure doubting my own abilities. Ever since I graduated from high school 3 years ago, I feel like I've been slowly losing myself and my sanity by just being soo...confused...lost...not knowing what to do with my life. I didn't even feel like going to university right after graduating, but I felt peer pressured by my parents and some collegues from high school to go to uni no matter what, or else you won't make it in life. Both of my parents have graduated in high level universities, yet they don't really have very high-paying/high-end jobs, so I'm guessing that's why they really persuaded me to go to college and get a degree in something useful like a medical/engineering/IT degree. After failing to get into the big medical uni, trying out engineering and realising I don't like it, now I'm in my 2nd year in IT and I still feel lost. I feel like I'm always behind compared to everyone else, because I'm failing at my exams, even though I'm trying, studying for them. Plus it doesn't help I don't feel like I'm as good as my collegues at programming. For the past few years I started to feel like I'm not good in anything, I'm a useless individual, who doesn't deserve anything in todays society and that I shouldn't even exit, I'm just a waste of oxygen. Despite all of these, I realized I just cannot give up on my life. There are and will always be people who care, people who want the best for YOU. Even if you feel like everything is going to shit in your life, remember those people, remember them and take that as motivation for not giving up. Even though right now I am failing my exams and feeling like I don't belong in the IT market, I will try my best to succed, I won't give up, I will keep working on myself as should everyone reading this do. If you've read this far, I am praying for your success in life, I am praying for you to figure out what you want to do, to achieve, in this one-in-a lifetime opportunity game that's called life. To conclude, even if you haven't figured it out what you want to do with your life, don't panic, don't lose hope and never give up! Work on yourself, work towards the goals you set for your future and live your best life!

[@Zinyak12345]

I was born in 2003 and it feels like it's pretty applicable to me too. We aren't that far out of the range though, so we're probably still not that different.

[@xdeathcon]

It's pretty weird. I'm 03 and recently graduated with a CS degree, but I have yet to find a job and really don't give a crap about what it is as long as I just have something. I don't have any aspirations or anything, and I totally relate to just feeling like I was pressured to take whatever steps I'm supposed to. It's like I'm at this point where I'm supposed to actually care about what I'm doing and have career goals, but the extent of what I have a plan to do is just work 40 some years until I can retire. You'd think that someone like me who is apparently quite good at what I got a degree in would want to make the most of it, but I can't bring myself to care beyond just doing whatever makes people not be mad at me. Maybe I should have done engineering instead where it's easier to get a job as a person who doesn't care.

[@Paincreas.]

This guy gets it. I was born in 2002 too, keep it up, brother. We all have the option to choose to live our best lives every single day. The best is yet to come. And then again.

[@SpongeGamez]

As a person born in 2009 I can say “CRY ABOUT IT” to myself 💀🙏

[@samjonathanpeter-ur7ut]

Fr bro

[@vision_lovesgod]

have u turned 15 yet?

[@SpongeGamez]

@@vision_lovesgod in aug 8 babe 🎉

[@w0stiger]

​@@SpongeGamezsame

[@vision_lovesgod]

@@SpongeGamez i just wanted to say im older babe i was born in 2009 also lol

[@RMiD-ut9lz]

I was born in 2009. I’m about to start high school this August. I’m finding that I’m incredibly nervous about it but your videos are very grounding for me. As the oldest child it feels really nice to have a sort of older brother figure who’s got good honest advice to give. Thank you for what you do man. For real. You’re improving so many lives and futures.

[@Iaintaliveforever]

You are like a year older than me, and I can't lie as a older brother (I don't know about sisters) you are supposed to think yourself as the older brother figure and just think what is that figure doing wrong, and fix those things, cause for you, you think of yourself as the older sibling figure but for someone else you are one

[@Iaintaliveforever]

I forgot I don't have a degree from yappington University

[@RMiD-ut9lz]

@@Iaintaliveforever I absolutely do try and be the best role model I can for my younger sibling I was just saying it was nice to have that kind of figure to look up to once in a while.

[@Iaintaliveforever]

@@RMiD-ut9lzand that gives you the feeling of ease which makes a you a worse older sibling figure, I am not saying don't watch him but don't think of him as a older sibling

[@RMiD-ut9lz]

@@Iaintaliveforever I’m gonna be honest man you’re coming off as a real piece of shit. Who are you to tell me how or how not to think of people or live my life? Your logic is flimsy at best and I feel genuinely insulted. Before you respond to this or make any other comment on someone’s personal thoughts or opinions I’d advise thinking about how you might make people feel. Just because it’s the internet doesn’t mean you should be an asshole.

[@cutecentral1930]

it's messages like this from people like you that make me appreciate life a lot. thank you :)

[@zugiii1086]

I was born in 2006 and I love the world. Don't tear yourself apart because of things you can't do or can't achieve, or because a lot of bad things happen around the world. Just be happy with everything you have and everything you CAN do, while taking as much fun out of it as possible. If you are happy and have fun, you have already achieved everything.

[@ARockyRock]

i cant afford ramen.

[@danielg778c3]

2006 also and just gonna say hard life starting now lmao But yeah we gotta keep movin

[@QuarterPast4]

2004. Every single person I have ever cared about is miserable and starving or dead. Plenty of them are dead. The world is terrible unless you're clearly lucky and privileged.

[@henrythedowg]

Don’t ask yourself what you want to be when your older. Ask yourself what you want to fix or change.

[@doodle_bear291]

I keep having to remind myself nowadays that it is such a privilege that I can move as slowly as I'm moving. It's a gift from God, the time I have to find my footing right now. Right now my focus is intentionality. Not speed, intentionality. God bless, my friend.

[@Paincreas.]

Shoutout to all of the kids and young adults here trying to better yourselves, I’m right there with you all. Very, very wonderful message Jak, thanks for sharing. This is the kind of content I want to spend my time on: genuine, purposeful, uplifting interaction. And you know what, as we all continue to learn how to progress, discipline ourselves, grow, and learn- the more we will become compared to what we were yesterday. And I think that’s pretty cool.

[@RandomDuck-Productions]

I told my school counsler I might want to be an artist and she said "oof- good luck" like- girl dont even rn

[@aristandswithpalestine]

honestly a fair reaction

[@Tabsau]

Born in 2004, almost 20, unemployed, no friends, and I've been stuck at home taking care of my grandparents since I've been graduated from high school, June something 2022 and I've made almost *zero* progress. I used to have dreams of being a streamer, a content creator, then I had the idea of becoming a tie dye entrepreneur but didn't get into it, and now I just want to apply to my local post office because its the best job I can get without going to college ($20 an hour) and I can't even do that because their site is clunky and not user friendly making it harder to apply and its been slowly becoming more demotivating. I don't want any glamorous life, I just want to be able to get enough money to move out of state into a decent place with a friend or two and for me to become more independent without having to worry wether or not I'm messing everything up and/or I'm just an idiot who doesn't know what they're doing. I don't have a plan and probably never will. Only big dreams that get progressively smaller and more realistic. (at least more realistic to me)

[@Iaintaliveforever]

You have made *almost* zero progress which is good

[@a76y]

i highly appreciate this video, as i found that i resonate with it greatly. it's that look, that slight shift in expression they give you when you say that you're not going to college, that you're pursuing your dreams and doing what you care about. we as creators, whichever medium you choose, are looked down upon because what we choose is not 'stable'. but, as you've mentioned, with enough focus on the self and a healthy mindset, one can achieve anything they put their mind to. even as i struggle with my identity as whole (i experience dysphoria), i still find ways to feel whole, to feel accepted, to love myself, and i think everyone needs to learn that. feeling self love is one of the greatest experiences i've ever had, and i wish it upon everyone. love yourself, accept your faults, work on your faults, and truly take your time to make yourself better with patience and respect for your own well being. cheers for being good at what you do, thanks for posting.

[@just_JAS_PER]

Dude you have no idea how much i’ve needed this video. For the last few months i’ve been slipping up on my self improvement/ self care journey but this last week and a half i’ve been in a hardcore slump and i’ve been so hard on myself to the point where i’ve developed depression and anxiety again. This reminder that i’m doing better than i think i am has lifted an insane amount of weight off of my shoulders. Thank you so much dude, you really don’t know how much you’re helping people everyday

[@ice711real]

I love your channel so much bro, the best part about it is that it’s down to earth so the common folk (like you) feel more connected. Might not be your exact style or idea, but a video about how to surpass common phobias (the dark, insects, etc.) would sure be an interesting one and well worth it too I think.

[@giftybrown2410]

woah, the man who made a model version of the Singapore airport 😳

[@rff576]

Massively agree man

[@GIGATHEBOT]

Howdy airplane art reviewrr man

[@YeahIDontKn0wEither]

Good on ya Ice 👍

[@thatdogewithvr]

ICE?!?!?!

[@Sunflower_SM64]

I’m a 2007 baby, and I can confirm that anyone who called me an iPad kid has never been more wrong in their life. I’m currently 16 and when I’m bored I go outside and play with my dogs, sometimes start a fire and sit next to it with my dad. I live in Mississippi, anyone who dislikes Mississippi had clearly never lived here, I honestly couldn’t ask for a better life than I currently have. Yeah I do stuff like playing video games, and watching anime, but I love other stuff like animals and spiders. I’m not the typical Gen Z kid, and I still don’t know what the hell skibidi toilet is lmfao

[@RyanG2004]

It’s honestly refreshing to know there’s people like you nowadays. I also assume that you dont use social media a lot based on what you said.

[@squashman925]

Dont worry, I got you with the skibidi toilet: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skibidi_Toilet (now you can assimilate with the rest of the brainrot kids.)

[@Sunflower_SM64]

@@RyanG2004 nah but I do enjoy it when I’m bored

[@Fire_Axus]

your feelings are irrational

[@DedNotaza]

Skibidi toilet isn’t gen Z

[@Red_Starss]

Wow.. I actually, really needed this. This is really inspiring. Thank you, dude

[@Redbluestarfish]

05’ right here 👋 I’m grateful for this and am so glad I found this video. Sometimes it’s nice to get a reminder that you aren’t the only one feeling a certain way. I’ve been stuck in the middle of a hard transition period when it comes to work, school, and overall trying to figure out what I think is my future. I’m not behind. Thank you for reminding us all.

[@DastardlyJohn]

"You are not behind, you are simply on your own timeline." Thanks Jak, this video is exactly what I needed right now✌

[@prismaticpaul]

man i was born in 1999 and am still figuring things out. Almost done with masters studies and only a year ago i got a direction of which i wanted to go in career wise. Nothing too concrete but at least i'm not completely lost anymore. I mean, i'm much older than the, well, target demographic of this video, but some issues are still present with me too. The worst part is maybe that i have a younger brother who was born in 2005 and i just feel like i haven't experienced enough things in life to be able to help him out and guide him properly, but i try regardless. If i can at least make him feel at ease and guide him a little bit, i will be really happy. I had no one to guide me through the ages 19-now and some years have been really awful. I want to make sure his years aren't like that.

[@biancaescobar3254]

This was exactly what I needed to here I’m also gonna be a senior this year this seriously helped ❤

[@selectron_65]

A bit late to this video but, seriously this feels so relatable. Your videos almost feel like having a conversation with a good friend, so thanks for being so vulnerable with your opinions and sharing them. And thanks for the new perspective. I've been pondering about 4 career options, one of them involves independently starting up. This perspective does clarify some of the doubts I had

[@SeanJAnimations]

"You are not behind, you are simply on your own timeline". I am remembering that quote. Thanks for the video man, helped me quite a bit. :)

[@daydreamingaboutbooks]

"You're doing better than you think you are" I can't tell you how much I needed to hear something like this right now. I've been especially hard on myself as of late because I'm failing to see improvement on anything that I wanted to. I push myself and expect a lot of myself, but I always feel I need to start over and change when something doesn't work and I never accept something as good when I think it could be great. I'm constantly disappointed in myself. Sometimes it's nice to hear something else.

[@4kHahafire]

"you're doing better than you think you are..." I feel like so many people need to hear that especially now. And you're speaking so genuinely from a place of experience, that what you say REALLY holds weight not just some random one-off thing from a video that we'll forget in a few days... I also feel like as a teenager, whose life was just extremely stunted and put on hold for so long because of covid, it's really reassuring to hear about someone like me accomplishing their goals despite all the shit we've been through... thank you man and keep up the good work.

[@MojuhmooRocks]

Doing hard work and continuing to do so is heroic, which is something I've learned in life. Just remember to take care and live life with low expectations. (:

[@siddharthraghuvanshi5160]

was born in 2006, always had that feeling of "being behind" and that I had not achieved anything in my life till like last year, this year's been a lot better though.

[@aramcd]

Born in the same year and had a very similar feeling as you up until last year as well, when I started making changes to learn new habits and hobbies. We got this ❤

[@delilahispeachyfresh2835]

Same bruuu I genuinely still don’t know what to do honestly

[@siddharthraghuvanshi5160]

@@aramcd we in this together man , best of luck

[@siddharthraghuvanshi5160]

@@delilahispeachyfresh2835 it gets better honestly , you'll eventually figure shit out

[@Creym464]

My mother taught me a lesson Not give a single f*ck I dont mean like just dont care anything or anyone I mean pick a f*ck that impact your life You dont needed fomo of rich 22 year old do this or brand fomo Pick a fomo that make huge impact through your process Like i pick digital arts (photography ,videography and editor) cause i see it impact alot of thing such as wedding ,advertisement and even content) Or fomo finance litteracy -it help you manage your finance -safer future with no worries -stability between happiness and career What i say dont fomo what you see on social media ,fomo on thing it benefit you AND REMEMBER IF YOU WANT TO WISH ,THEN TAKE ACTION

[@MUSICVERSEYT]

Great words! I would suggest you to read "The Subtle art of not giving a f*ck" by mark mansion

[@Creym464]

@@MUSICVERSEYT i did use that word And i am actually gonna read it after waiting for shipping

[@AryanAjiraj-rn4xi]

I AGREE BROTHER ❤❤

[@moonfoxarise]

I do not know what you said it’s like the words are jumbled.

[@emperorlizZ]

@MUSICVERSEYT Yeah my mother has that book, it's good

[@NaderVaderYT]

been chacking out dif vids you've made but this one sticked with me the most, appreciate the advice man.

[@angel-san9825]

This genuinely made me cry. As someone who doesn’t know what to do yet and don’t really have a “career” planned out unlike my other peers really makes me feel behind. I always feel so sad and frustrated, I guess, every time someone asks me what do I wanna do because I don’t know. It’s kinda pathetic, really because I work really hard at school and have a path I wanna take but I don’t really know what’s my end goal. So this really cheered me up a lot and like I said, it made me cry. Thank you.

[@ryanbasu59]

2007, it’s rare to find people who care about what you think you can do, let alone encourage you, but when you do, it feels amazing

[@pawbeanzx387]

And what really hurts the most is that you'd think your parents or your own family would support who you are and what you want in life, but they don't. The people you're with every goddamn day before you get to move out don't support you, unless you get unbelievably lucky. I really hate to say it, but for me, the concept of having nice parents is almost... foreign.

[@Acorn905]

True! Honestly what hurst me the most is how some families are really kind but teens are told by social media or bullies or even themselves that what they like or what they want is "wrong" or "useless" and then they never give themselves the chance to share it with their friends and families :(

[@V4DX]

I'm an 09 and I can't lie. ur videos has helped me a lot during a dark time I'm my life and when I found ur account my mental health actually got better. I don't know why that happend but I just wanted to say.. thank you!

[@unendingpinelate940]

how does listening to others advice help you?

[@V4DX]

@@unendingpinelate940 I don't know really, but I think just listing to others gave me a different mindset then what I had

[@JakPiggott]

I'm so glad to hear that bro, but I'm just a messenger, you should always give yourself more credit for actually taking action, remember that ❤

[@unendingpinelate940]

@@V4DX i took a few minutes to myself to figure out something regarding that. i dont know why i wrote that. i periodically listen to advice from others while maintaining some agenda to pick apart that advice to see if it applies with my own mentality and i mistook that for me being unable to listen to others without arguing, and i thought i had a big ego for that. thank uouy

[@m-vath]

Thank you for making this video. A lot of people needed to hear this, myself included.

[@shilohhighland6716]

Had that same realization in college, 2014-2015, then felt behind as others hit milestones I wasn’t ready for yet. I felt pressured that I had to know who I wanted to be before graduating High School, and realizing I couldn’t meet the expectations at college was devastating. Everyone has their own version they have to go through, and it’s been that way for 3 generations so far. Boomers did experience something similar, but there wasn’t as large of a number of kids going to college and experiencing college debt. Some did, but it was a time they could pay it off and get the job they were going for. Some Gen X did that lucky too, but as the saying goes “If everyone’s special, then no one is.” You focus on what you can do and improve yourself. You got this!

[@atsunome]

Dang, as a 2006 kid, this stings :(

[@user-tw4no3db8v]

Sameee

[@amkheartocheart02]

2004 kid here. When I was younger, I always wanted to be an artist and content creator, and that kept my brain set for that path. I struggled to get everything set up to this day despite having the passion, the drive on my projects, the ideas and creativities I planned for years, and seeing my friends having jobs or educations while I kinda still have nothing, and I understand the similar mindsets of perfectionism, the envy on others, and toxic traits of one self. Despite getting the fun times I get to do after graduating, I still felt alone and I even was told after talking to my friend about this on how I was lucky tk given a chance for this because I got more time to figure out about myself. I have barely any life skills. I had a job for two years before I quitted for uni, which then dropped out due to personal stuff, and dealing with the stress and depression all at once, and I still wasn't able to get myself back out there. I was prepared physically and mentally, and I really don't know where to start. One thing I know was that I do need a mental restart, and try to relearn some things in life. Growing up, I acted very optimistic and believed that everything will be fine. It's not, but that is life. Like what the video said, not everything had to be within the path as everyone else, and not every plans are set in stone. Sometimes there's changes, and that's okay. Have someone to talk or to listen, like your parents, teachers, trusted friends, etc. (professional help is advised). I do have a bit of hope left despite everything, and if you made it this far, I want to say thank you for reading this. Just know that y'all are not alone. (I'll be keeping this video to come back in the future. Thank you. I needed to hear this.)

[@cicicave1279]

+amkheartocheart02 I totally feel you on this to some level. If I had the opportunity to stay in Chem class my senior year in high school, my major would have totally been Science. My Forensic Science class is what *inspired* me to take to Chemistry in the first place. I also had Aced my Forensic Science where my dad at the time had paid more attention to what HE wanted for me rather than taking a look at my grades and the courses I actually excelled in. Idk where I found it, but I found my high school transcript somewhere and I literally thought I got a C in Biology, but turns out I got a B in Biology class. History wasn't my strong suit at all, but Science was. But when my dad had me drop Chemistry for a resource class (which I didn't mind, but at the same time, I didn't know how to stand up to him as a 16-17 year old teenager). I would have gone down a Science path/career if he had allowed me/given me the opportunity to do so. I got lost going into community college b/c of it and apart from both my parents wanting me to work a part time job (all this is what factored into me taking 6 yrs. just to get an AA degree). On top that, as I got older, I never pushed myself super hard because I was getting pushed too hard in school more-so by my dad than by my mom tbh, but I'm learning to push myself super hard to be where I want and need to be in my life now in diff. areas of my life. In community college, I started getting interested in creative arts fields like music, writing, etc...but nope basically "wasn't allowed" to take those course until 2019 (more so music than anything else). I would keep telling my parents/family: "Just leave me alone, I'll figure it out," but didn't because they were ALL getting on my case ALL the time not even really allowing me to grow as a person. I think maybe this stemmed from when I was a teen is that I was being pushed to be say a "perfect daughter," that I know that I'm not. No one's perfect...

[@cicicave1279]

+amkheartocheart02 Then again, my dad wasn't hard on just me. But he was the type who cared about work. For him it was all about working in life and not taking time to slow down or relax for yourself-so in some way or another, he had put this same pressure on both me and my brother. And idk if it was harder for me for being neurodivergent. He had learned later on in life that life isn't just about work all the time on say a 24/7 basis. Honestly, there are some situations where some people have to work 24/7 for whatever reason, but no one should ever have to feel forced to live their life like that tbh. Honestly, idk how it would impact my future, but if I had an opportunity to go back to some of my past, there would be so many things I'd change. I will admit, I didn't have the best communication in my past, either. But with it feeling like everyone saying "ganging up on me," about my past mistakes like I don't know about = it doesn't feel good and it's why I tell them to leave me alone. My other factor too: One too many friendship losses. They've left my friendship despite me never saying or doing anything to actually hurt them to my knowledge; I think for me it feels like they pushed me away and I've unintnetionally partially pushed some of my own family away from. I don't try to push other ppl away, but since I've been pushed away-this def. factors into a lot of things too. And I totally cared far more about a social life too when I was younger. I have a minimal social life right now and I'm learning different things about myself during this whole time. 1 of my friendship losses made me go thru a very deep depression & it was bad since I ended up making myself physically sick b/c of it.

[@Astronomla]

yep

[@cicicave1279]

Lastly, I wasn't even born in 2004. But that's a lot that I went through in/throughout my childhood and I did have a great childhood tbh because I had an amazing best friend and actually had a lot of fun times hanging out with. And I did have another friend, but we didn't hangout too much. What's weird/interesting is that my best friend and neighbor friend didn't like each other for some reason, but then again kids are weird. But the oddest thing is there is a pic of me, my best friend, 1 of our other friends and my neighbor-friend (who was prob. about 3 or so in the picture if not maybe a little younger or older)-were all in the same pic together)-my neighbor/family friend at the time was def. a toddler in the picture. I'm not positive where I have to find/double check the image, but I think me and my best friend were wearing the same style jeans in that picture. I forgot who I asked, but I do remember asking 1 of them why they didn't like each other. I will say little kids are interesting, but I think my neighbor friend might have started getting a little bit upset when I hungout with my best friend more throughout middle school than I had with her at the time. I def. hungout with my neighbor friend from time to time where we were like close, but not close at the same time if that makes any sense.

[@NekzLvL]

I'm a small KZbinr myself, not successful yet. 😢

[@mikrokosmos-wz7mx]

2004 person with adhd here..first of all, thnk u sm for making this vid here..i rlly needed this. Im soon going to strt my final yr & planning for the future terrifies me ngl. Even bck at school i genuinely had no interest in pursuing any subject even if i liked it. I ended up going for a field with a subject i got good grades in a pretty good uni. But just like before i end up not excelling much & burning out more often which leads me into struggling to keep my mental health intact. Many people also ask me if i want to try teaching & doing this or doing that which just increases my stress even more. Atp im not even sure if im made or ready for the real world

[@j.l.3267]

I really needed this video cuz even as a uni student I'm still stuck on what to do. Sometimes society expect us to have a set career path in mind but career paths can always change the more we experience things even as the future changes with new social trends and technology. I wish people don't just pressure kids/ young adults and just let them learn for themselves. Cuz that's life and no one is perfect from the get go. Live happy, be happy.

[@JF59122]

Why should we have everything figured out? Like if you don't have a 6 figure salary job by the rime you're out or college you are a freaking disappointment. Don't get me wrong, at one point you have to figure out (coming from someone who knows exactly what they want) what you want to do, but why must you have ALL the answers?

[@Crazyadventure2024]

I’m a girl and I know your videos are mostly geared towards men but I freaking love them, bro! They’ve helped me so much. I was born after 2004 and this video has helped me so much. Keep going, going and grinding bro. You’re absolutely awesome. 🔥

[@kirriass2991]

No word, just thanks for everything you do and you are

[@Jay_ce]

Timing is perfect as always! I have a job interview tomorrow and I was contemplating some personal things, but after watching this video it has helped clear my head. Thanks brother 💙

[@BreadEarthSociety]

I felt a weight off my shoulders when you said that we can’t compare ourselves to others. It’s such a simple statement we all know to follow but it only works when someone else says it. The feeling of being overtaken by other people on a leaderboard has stolen so much joy from me and others when we should be perfectly happy the way we live.

[@StephenDraws82]

Falling behind and worrying that I might make the wrong career decision has consistently been my biggest fear for the past year. So thank you so much for this vid man!

[@Pretzell578]

I watch this guy every day even if I rewatch the videos I showed my dad this channel and they said your a great person you really changed my life and that’s true I wouldn’t be here without this channel thank you👊

[@Pearlisan]

this video is summarized and told really nicely, i can relate to some points people in my area don't support me when i say i want to do art as a job (specifically designer) because 'it doesn't give you enough money to live' and the reason people started to support me when i actually do make money from little commissions i do but also, progressing from young age makes me isolate myself from others which made me have less friends so honestly its really bad for my mental

[@drifty5554]

I wouldnt say this reached me at the perfect time because i was looking at you profile and saw this video but this video is really helpful for me because im at the point in life where i feel lost. Not in a career way but in a spiritual way. Im 16 years old and all those changings are almost too much for me. Ive always liked building things and i was always perceived as creative and good at finding solutions, which brought me to the conclusion that ive sticked my entire life of being an architect which is a good job that pays good as ive heard; I always fall to comparing myself to other people my age and my parents tend to do that very frequently, they always ask why dont i have a girlfriend like the other kids, why i dont do as good as other kids in school. And i would lie if i said that i wouldnt let those get to my head. My parents got divorced when i was 5 and me and my little brother have been really afected by this thing because (divorced parents kids relate to this) we always either at moms or dads house which is really annoying and wierd thing to experience and sometimes just a small argument can turn on ("go to dad/mom and live there if you dont like it here"). I would say im an alright son, i go to the gym 2 or 3 times a week, i do mountainbiking, i draw all the time (thats my talent) and i, as much as all the kids play videogames ALOT, because its my escape, at least it was before i started asking myself if im wasting my whole time playing those games and instead i should do something productive; But ive never heard my dad say "im proud of you" tho i try everything. Last week summer break started and i was so happy to finally relax after the first year of highschool but ive seen alot of my friends succeed and making alot of money which i started comparing too. This was mostly a rant. Sorry, just wanted to express it.

[@efforcee]

The thing I love about Jak is him being very relatable(at least in my case). I usually dont take a lot of advices from self-improvement channels but this guy feels so natural that I can easily believe everything he says. Thank you for expressing ur experience and teaching us lessons!

[@augustolobo2280]

You are the only self improvement youtuber worth watching Jak. This message was great!

[@SamI_Am]

I just graduated yesterday, Im immediately off to college on July 6th its honestly crazy how you graduate and you're immediately just kind of like pressured to know what to do.

[@Ricky.Z]

Dude. Nice video. From my experience and observations this is a sound approach to thinking about life.

[@iLikeAirplanes11]

I am 13 and I love your content. Your content helps me with self improvement and most certainly helps me stop scrolling on KZbin 7 hours a day.

[@Iaintaliveforever]

Can't say the same thing about me

[@danorith]

Im so happy for you and everyone else who takes this video seriously. I was born in 99 so im not the "intended demographic" but i can relate so much to this video, i dropped out of high school halfway through due to psychiatric issues, im only now about to enter college and i had to learn this "own timeline" lesson on my own after years of seeing my friends get their high school diploma, enter college, graduate, get a job. I felt so behind, like I was stuck and i would never catch up. Its only now that i realized that I REALLY needed those extra years to find out what i REALLY feel like i want to do and that if i change my mind in the process , it doesnt mean I failed. I didnt realize before learning this lesson that a lot of these friends who were so 'ahead' of me are feeling stuck in their career because a little voice in their head was telling them "is this it? Is this what i want to do the rest of my life? Is this what I signed up for?" But they get too caught up in the sunk-cost fallacy or they feel like changing their career is the same as failing and they dont want to dissapoint their family and friends. I'm so glad that you've made this video so that other people in this stage of life, where you're "supposed" to know what you want to do for the rest of your life can realize that these are just social expectations and nobody has any of this shit figured out and there's nothing wrong with making less money or taking more time to make such a crucial decision because in the end what matters the most is the people in our life, how we're treated by them and perhaps most importantly how we treat those around us. I hope you all luck and happiness, and don't forget that life is not about following a path, but making your own regardless of how different or similar it is to other people's paths.

[@captainnnsol]

2003 here. This made me cry, but in a good way. Thanks for the reassurance bro 🫶

[@Watercolor4431]

2004 here. I understand this feeling completely. All the expectations of knowing it all went away for me once I graduated from high school. The constant pressure to have everything figured out by a certain age or stage in life can be overwhelming. I still don't have everything figured out and probably won't anytime soon, but that's okay. There's so much pressure in school to keep pushing for more and more, to meet certain benchmarks, and to achieve a level of success defined by others. Now, I've realized that the journey of figuring things out on my own terms is much more fulfilling. It allows me to explore my interests and passions without the weight of unrealistic expectations. I'm learning to embrace the uncertainty and enjoy the process, rather than constantly comparing myself to others and feeling inadequate. This shift in mindset has brought me a sense of freedom and happiness that I never experienced before. Thanks for the video, Jak! Your video really highlights the struggles many Gen Z face, especially in the 21st century. It's comforting to know that others are experiencing similar challenges and that it's okay to take our own path. Keep up the great work! Your content is truly inspiring and helps to create a sense of community and understanding. I hope whoever reads my comment keeps going and pushing forward, even if the world feels tough.

[@Manueltion15]

I’m from 2010 and I listen to your advice, and it helps me, thanks.

[@user-ys6eb9lx9v]

You said that you don't relate to you, I relate to you alot, always remember that there are people like you, if you look in the right people❤

[@Finnkiller4147]

I kind of needed to hear this. Thank you.

[@aadenclark6394]

Born in 2008, 15 going on 16, thankyou. I have been feeling that way for a while, some of the kids at my school I speak with already have jobs and make frickin 100s every other week. I don’t, this video made me actually feel good for prioritizing fixing up my mental health as best that I can *before* going into any job. So thankyou for that. Plus, I’m glad to see someone who can reach a lot of people finally say somthing akin to no time is wasted time. I spend a lot of time online with a certain friendgroup, and to spare the details, I do a lot of creative thinking because of this group, and I know that my story telling and writing abilities have improved because of it. Essentially, thankyou for making me not feel like a failure!

[@isaiahallen5097]

These videos are pretty impactful, ngl

[@_SPAK0]

true

[@user-lj4si5yg4f]

bro u didnt watch it u commented 22 mins ago and the vid was posted 22 mins ago

[@itzskye7074]

The videos are still impactful lol

[@JakPiggott]

Thank you brother, means more than you think to hear this ❤

[@jcrocky]

2006 here, early adulthood sucks tbh.

[@alexiosuna6909]

I really wish someone would've told me this when I was younger...thank you for this amazing video. I hope this continues reaching the right people; it reached me. Keep up the good work, and stay cool and happy. :)

[@ollieverdethlefs9759]

Really Needed this, thank you..

[@geddymann]

That's a very healthy mindset, to comprehend the fact, that everybody else is going through stuff, grand or miniscule. It puts a lot of things into perspective, especially from the egotistical side. 100% agreed, that it is crazy - the fact that we are expected to compose our future when character development is very dynamic and ever-changing at such comparably young age. Also, it doesn't help that everything nowadays changes so rapidly it's hard to keep up. Technology, values, trends and all that jazz. I still remember my first Nokia phone and we're already at a period where, through a smartphone, AI can replicate voices, imagery etc. It's a tall order not as in adapting to new innovations materialistically, but adapting your character to welcome sudden change. I believe it's why the younger of people feel lost today - everything changes quick and almost everything is made for fast 'consumption' these days. I second Jak in the advice, that you shouldn't neglect your character development when seeking careers or opportunities, because you have to strengthen your character if you want to be ready for what life might throw your way. His channel success and how he had explained it is a prime example I think. Jak, I wanna give you a virtual pat on the back, if that makes sense. You speak very relatable things that I hold dear, and I don't doubt others do too. :)

[@M1chaelTheMan]

I wanna tell you my story. Around 2-3 months ago, I started to be in friendship with my girl classmate. She is very beautiful and smart, and in a few weeks i just falled in love in her. After the end of 9th grade, I were texting her, like, how is she doing, or "wanna go wor a walk" ant etc. Then, our classmate texted me. He said me something like "she is mine", "im planning to date with her". I thought it was end, but i remembered that he is just too unconfident in himself. you must now something: I didnt want to date with this girl, i wanted her to be happy no matter, who is she gonna date with. A few days ago, I invited her to the cinema. And she accepted! After the cinema, this classmate texted me to fight with me. I just sended this message to her. And then a thought shot my mind:"i dont have to hide anything from her". After that, i sended to her the previous text from him. She was shocked and apologized that im became in danger because of her even though it is not. As it turned out later, he was drunk. Then, the same evening, i confessed her that i love her. It was like that: i sended to her many voice messages, explained everything... she said, that she loves me only as friend, that she like our communication and dont want to end our friendship. And you now? I like that she said that. Now we are good friends, and i do not regret one bit that we are not dating. We both are very smart and conscious, we like each other: as friends. Now i just hope that we will meet people that we will spend with the rest of our lifes. I want to tell you, that you WILL meet a girl/woman that will love you, especially you, Jack. Best wishes to you all from Russia, my brothers and sisters❤

[@lxciaboba]

thats so cute omg stop😭 i hope youll find someone for you soon🫶

[@M1chaelTheMan]

​@@lxciabobathank you very much for your support❤

[@AryanAjiraj-rn4xi]

Bro you must realise that amount of humbleness you have for accepting her rejection you guys have a great friendship and ik it always remain like that ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ (am 12 lol)

[@M1chaelTheMan]

@@AryanAjiraj-rn4xi we both like to talk to each other so... i agree with you: we have a great friendship

[@Twilight_Plume]

You're very *very* strong for accepting a rejection this easily and your belief of not caring about dating her much but more like caring for her to be generally happy is something I respect a lot for you, I respect her too for actaully being very respectful for your feelings and stays as a friend rather than just leave you like most people you confess to, yall have the best friendship and wish you two the best ♡

[@TofuBoy1]

I appreciate your advice. Thank you for your time

[@RandomKorndog]

This is very helpful, and I think a lot of kids just don't get a lot of good advice growing up. I was born in 2007 and my mother is a pessimist, so I've been struggling a lot with this. I have absolutely no idea what I'm going to do with my life at this point. It's especially hard when a lot of adults tell you that whatever it is you want to do is "unrealistic" and honestly it can be a bit suffocating. This video is amazing, and I hope a lot more people see it.

[@AiramMora]

Here I am just graduated 8th grade and going into high school worrying what im gonna do when im out of high school or college. Thinking everyone one else has a mindset on what they want to do and me sitting there making me feel like an idiot conpared to other people. But now since I heard what you had to go through that makes me feel much better that not everyone knew what they were going to do when they get older and what type of state they will be in. What im teying to say is thank you for for the advice and making me feel better that my future is still a long way a way and that ill be just fine in the future. Thank you

[@anshulpowersmart4729]

The experiences Jak shares hit truly hard when relatable. It's like you suddenly find the relief for your problem.

[@hapaboy]

I watched this video before going to the gym and 1) it got me hyped for my workout and 2) this video is such a wake up call for me to stop squandering the many opportunities that I am not getting the most out of career wise and as a person. Thanks for the video!

[@ianhogben3472]

i hear you which is why i just try to constantly move towards happiness and doing things i enjoy

[@gururaj6594]

Congrats on 700k subscribers, Jak! Closer and closer to a million. 🎉👏

[@oklahomasoonersfootball]

2008. This video helped make me feel better thank you jak

[@VictorAbdullah326]

I'm another oklahoman born in 2008 lol

[@Awesome2000WasTaken]

I was born in 2008 and also live in Oklahoma

[@star3ku]

Hearing this means a lot to me, I graduated highschool about a year ago and right now I feel exactly how you described it. Behind, alone, like I should already be moving on with my life like everyone else even though right now I am at home spending time with my family before I leave and preparing myself to join the military. Growing up as a military kid I graduated from a military school that expected us to have our college/career chosen to be announced during our graduation (it was a small class of about 27 including me) which I changed about a month after. Along with that, I immediately after had to move away from everything and everyone I knew there. Usually every move my whole life I've experienced I easily met and made new friends through school, but this being after graduation I feel so isolated knowing no one here, also barely in touch with friends from that previous place I lived at now. Even though I'm preparing myself mentally and physically for my future career and trying just to focus on that, I feel so behind seeing almost every other graduate from my class in college or doing what they planned already, while I'm still here working towards my goal. It is hard watching everyone else moving on in life, and I have felt very different and lonely and sometimes even like I haven't done anything even though I've made so much progress on myself. Hearing your words that I'm not behind and I'm simply on my own timeline really helps and motivates me through this "waiting" period. Soon I'm going to feel so proud of myself of what I've accomplished and make the people in my life proud too. Sorry this is so long, but thank you so much for this video and sharing your own experience.

[@jackezzpanzer]

The timing of this video is so immaculate, I have yet to recover from the pure sadness of from those years