My Parents: The Richest at Harvard

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My parents are some of the richest people at Harvard. They just might be rich in a different sense of the word than you were thinking. They've raised me to value things like love, relationships, family over things like money.
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[@MattFishh]

Yeah sure I guess our parents were important but lets be honest, I’m the real reason you turned out okay

[@goldb0y6]

LOL

[@utkarshdubey8641]

Are you his brother?

[@KhoaNguyen-sk8oy]

Sibling war :v

[@susanfish283]

It kind of is all you, Matt. I have to agree.

[@susanfish283]

He is John's brother.

[@armaganvideos]

Best clickbait ever. Thats actually "clickbait" that I love and is really reasonable, well done John, well done! Parenting is such a complex topic, I really bow down to every single good parent out there. Love you Moms and Pops!

[@ventanalila8185]

this dude LMAO a regular house and a regular car with a regular family is already better than 90% of the population so his family IS very rich

[@llecture]

David Chaparro depends on your definition of rich, but he’s middle class. Rich would be upper class. Anyway regardless of how much money he has, he is rich because of his experiences not because of his material possessions

[@kevinmunive3619]

thats why you should read the description

[@ventanalila8185]

I think that is pure ideology because the reason he was able to have those experiences was that he had a nice family with enough money that they didn't get stressed out about getting food or shelter and were able to sort out smaller problems to give their children good memories of their childhood.

[@johnjohn6264]

ArmaganVideos it’s not clickbait

[@bubbasernie5762]

You had a stable, enriching upbringing with married parents. Literally invaluable.

[@RR-bv2wr]

This is beautiful but also makes me kinda depressed. My parent's weren't monetarily rich either, but they also never gave an upbringing full of "cultural" experiences. My childhood memories are full of mundanity, of sitting in front of the tv, eating junk food and waiting for my parents to come home from work. That's not my parents fault I guess, they were working so hard to put a roof over my head. But I guess videos like this do inspire me to make sure I give my children an upbringing they deserve. Regardless of money I think the most important thing in life is to make sure you're actually living, rather than surviving.

[@trapskilla]

" the most important thing in life is to make sure you're actually living, rather than surviving. " well said.

[@Emirates1598]

Same here. I come from a 3rd world country and it's hard but the best one can do is keep smiling.

[@prettyme4387]

many people would have wanted that childhood.. so fricking ungrateful

[@faithskinner]

To paraphrase an African proverb, we stand on the shoulders of each generation before us. If your parents are working hard to keep a roof over your head, it's probably with memories in mind of when their parents couldn't or wouldn't. So don't worry. Thanks to the internet, you can fill any gap you need. And while John appreciates the things his parents did for him, don't be surprised if your kids think cultural outings and camping trips are boring, smh. I know my kids wish they could just stay on the internet all day, smh.

[@basetoace3951]

​@@Emirates1598 Same here. People from underdeveloped countries have it worse. I guess i should just smile.

[@bryannascotts8164]

His parents raised him well

[@susanfish283]

Aw thanks. John's mom

[@leskipbayless3280]

Bryanna Scotts Thank you very much. John's dad.

[@awesomemen2092]

@AskCeoZ you're a legend 🤣

[@CB-br9jc]

Proud of this young man! Nowadays some kids are a mess.

[@pujirestu_]

Thank you. John's subscriber

[@RickyInDepth]

I clicked for the Harvard but stayed for the John Fish :)

[@afbdreds]

hahaha thought the same thing

[@cindyknows9220]

mostly clicked for john fish. I couldnt care less if he's attending harvard. His has great videos and I love his speeches

[@lear7407]

Me too!

[@chaitanyasingh1085]

I think that this would be a case for at least half of his subscribers. Even Me!

[@vitoriaramos8088]

NBA Fastbreak same

[@CelticSparrows]

My parents didn’t save a penny for my education and my mom tried to get me to drop out of college. She told me I’d end up homeless. I’m now working on my second Masters...

[@builduhthegoat9720]

❤️ keep working

[@sihamel5721]

💓💓💓

[@sumeyomohammedsharif5688]

Awesome!!!! Hope your doing well!

[@OwnedSoda13BBH]

They can't give you homework if you're homeless 😎

[@aidan8870]

W

[@iainsmith4269]

As someone who used to be good friends with your older brother, your parents always stood out to me. Not only did they care for their own family but they also reached out and cared for me, and many other friends of their children. They were both wonderful role models and I hope to grow up to be a father like your dad. Awesome to see you recognize the wealth they bring to you and the rest of your siblings. Keep it up man!

[@susanfish283]

CLAUDETTE!!! (Sorry. I had to.) How kind of you to say such nice things! Hope you are doing super well!

[@good-tn9sr]

Susan Fish are u Christian?

[@susanfish283]

I'm blushing and slightly choked up. But the thing is this: John and his siblings are so easy to love. I think about the part toward the end of Charlotte's Web where Charlotte is handing off her egg sac, knowing she's about to die. She says of it, "This egg sac is my 'magnum opus'...my great work, the finest thing I have ever made." And that's true. PS You do still have to do some chores, buddy. Sorry.

[@emreakcay6386]

Susan Fish Seems you guys done a great job

[@SF-op5ix]

That is so sweet Mrs. Fish!

[@steadytube]

did he get those chores done? asking in 2020 hahahhaah

[@chrisd2430]

Your parents are one of a kind. very intelligent people who decided to raise an amazing family rather than pursue fortune. I always told myself deep down that i don't care about money as long as me and my loved ones are happy. I beat myself up because i don't like my current situation and i am not sure what my next move is. but i do know i want two things out of life, to help others, and to experience life with loved ones.

[@Jenny-tu9fc]

The best video on KZbin. Incredible. There is no word in the English language that can describe how beautiful this video is or how much of a wholesome person you are. You are amazing, John Fish. Continue to make everyone proud.

[@ebadi17]

My mother passed away on 25th June 2017. I wish to replace all of my money. Just for 1 minute see her and say goodbye.

[@nuzh1981]

Wow that's a very strong statement,,, which you can only understand if you've lost a loved one,,, which I have of course. I totally agree...

[@mouadjab4713]

الله يرحمها ❤

[@HolaJulen]

I just loved the message on this video! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@abrar2240]

Honestly it's hard for someone like me, whose parents never showed any kind of supporting or any love, to understand what you mean, especially the money part. But yeah you're lucky to have such a parents.

[@susanfish283]

John's mom here. That is tough. Sending you some love. And also hoping there's someone in your life who believes hard in you. And that you can BE that kind of parent someday.

[@chaddm1489]

awesome words, you are great for taking the time to reply to this random person on youtube reaching out for some sort of positive response.

[@PragyaChawla2076]

i just felt like this video was one big brag.... i'm not sure how someone with less 'wealth' is supposed to respond positively except for "ok but this is not my reality, and to be honest, privilege is not the reality of the world"... i can only wish your bubble upon people who grew up in the rough, john, because you know, that's a LOT of people....

[@jessicadefrenn6738]

Exactlyyy. He talks as if his parents were legit middle income. I call that well off, sorry. I agree he’s bragging to some extent. Yeah sure he could be thankful but still. I come from a single mother, where she had to sell family wedding rings just to scrap by, and food was sparse in the winters. As siblings we used to sleep in the living room because we couldn’t afford to heat the whole house and toilet only ever barely worked. I get it kid, your parents took you to zoos and library’s, you’re so thankful. 🐍

[@PragyaChawla2076]

lol leisure for things like zoos and libraries is for the rich or incredibly privileged (by virtue of birthplace or circumstance).

[@MichelleCoxPhotography]

It sounds like your parents are pretty amazing people and parents. I hope to be a parent just like them!

[@Bernardo_ng1994]

realistically you'll be a parent like your own

[@AmanSharma-dr2py]

Don’t expect to parent to be like other they are best at their own

[@awafauzia6933]

I'm just a decision away to type the exactly same comment, and i see yours. I, too, want to be a parent like his! someday.

[@zoewhite6705]

You can !

[@emmanuelbassey2575]

My parents always used to say we are rich in life, i never really got it until now, thanks so much.

[@sethedmonds5996]

watching this the day after my high school graduation, really got me thinking of how blessed as I was, just like you. because I tell you, we had the same childhood. my dad was a teacher, and we would visit libraries, museums, and just spend days together during the summer. and I am glad that we bot got the chance to experience that awesome life. But I do believe that a lot of the things you said were very true, and I am glad that as high up in college mastery as it goes basically, that you still have this mindset. a lot of high school students think that money is the main reason to get a job, but you said it correct, money is a tool, not a prized possession. and I fully support you in that thinking process. so glad I found your channel! congrats on making it to Harvard!

[@pr4ize66]

this guy is to smart for us his click baiting skills are good too good...

[@fatzalot8752]

My dudes a fucking harvard computer science hell yeah he good at clickbaiting.

[@DomainAspect]

He exposes the Harvard stereotype and uses the ambiguous meanings of rich which is clever I might say.

[@famlymanusa]

John: Yes, you are truly rich-- in family, in love, in experiences, etc. However, you still seem sad, to me, as a person with so much. Happiness is a well balanced life-- having your needs met, your relationships accepted, your accomplishments acknowledged and the faith that you know your purpose in this life. It was hard to hear that you were not pleased with a 4.0 at Harvard. I didn't understand your point, until you explained. There still seems to be something missing. I have to tell you that I subscribed to your channel because I felt I needed you in my life. I'm not really sure how or why but, I do. John, I love you (which I don't say enough) for who you are, for sharing yourself with me and for offering your incites to me, to better my life. You don't know anything about me, but you are making me better each week. Thanks, Mark.

[@jeanjohn1728]

I think that thing missing is his need to be a better and better person, and his current self isn't good enough. I have to say this is my attitude too and all though i'm not as driven as John (as much as i'd like to be), it is an attitude which is needed to do great things. I just think if he didn't have 'something missing' i.e. if he didn't keep striving to be the best he can be, he wouldn't be as successful as he is today. It's a bit paradoxical , I don't know, just my thoughts and interpretation.

[@famlymanusa]

Jean John: Absolutely-- Thanks for your comment and 'wake-up-call'. Perhaps that is exactly what I see in him that I need. Mark.

[@dixonyamada6969]

i dont think thats paradoxical. hes hungry for more. simple as that.

[@dixonyamada6969]

am i the only one creeped out by this comment lol

[@haj5776]

John thank you so much. After watching your videos I raised my average to 90%, started reading again and go on runs every second day. I really liked that book FLOW that you mentioned, which got me into philosophy books. This likely will not reach you and I could not express how your videos have helped me change in the past 4 months. But I hope you know that your content is enlightening people on the daily, including this video.

[@ChriskAp2]

So many immature people in the comments. Life isn't fair. Somebody always has more or less than you. Be grateful for what you do have. Stop comparing to others and strive to reach the level of happiness that this guys family has, if you want a family.

[@user-ec1xg4bg9w]

This seriously made me cry... This sounds so nice, I wish I had such a wonderful lovely family too...

[@WaelAKamel]

I love you, John. You've always helped me get through difficult times, you've always had a fine perspective on life and I actually listen to your advice and read the books you recommend everytime, your parents created a wonderful human being.

[@ITzToxicZSniping]

I don’t know if there’s a translation for the extract “La Roba” of Verga, an Italian writer. What Verga explains is that we’re constantly living a life trying to fill our horror vacui with money, but at the end of our journey this vacuum reappears, and we realize that all the materialistic life we’ve been living was for NOTHING. I appreciated you video, keep it up 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@PeterPan-gt6di]

In spanish Verga means penis. Thanks for the chuckle.

[@xjaslovesmakeupx]

Look up verga lmao

[@Shira.Raba102]

Giovanni verga is one of my favourite Italian authors

[@emmettegamble3184]

Every week you find a new way to completely blow my mind. You are so good at this. Please don't ever stop making videos.💪☺

[@sprax8962]

Emmette Gamble +1

[@alejandrojuarez-rea4899]

A family of 5 that gets to take off whenever they want just to take you to sports or museums? Cottage on the beach? Traveling the world? Tf yes you’re rich. Both of my parents worked 2 jobs. Hell when I was young my mom would take me with her wherever she was cleaning that day. My parents bout be a pillow from wall mart and some Vick’s for college. I had to go to school on a wrestling scholarship because if I didn’t my ass couldn’t afford college.

[@Two_Tone_]

Alejandro Juarez-Rea lots of families getting middle class incomes of about $50,000 can afford to do all of that, the only difference is maybe the accommodation and how luxurious it is, what type of car they rented, and also how exactly do you define ‘rich’ is it someone that earns six digits or someone who gets borderline one million and up, because to be honest most families can take their kids to sports events and museums, I can understand if you may not be able to afford all of this but that doesn’t make them rich that just says that your household may be on the poorer side of the spectrum, but you gotta find ways around that

[@salahsalah.1512]

I don't have the words to explain my admiration for you, and your dedication in everything, in English, so I'm going to do it in French, if you don't mind : Je suis fou amoureux de ta façon de voir les choses. Tu es brillant, tu iras très loin dans la vie, rien que par cette magnifique mentalité que tu as. Tu es d'une éloquence, j'avale littéralement tous tes mots, je les gobe presque, et je reste admiratif à chaque fin de vidéo. Tu m'inspires beaucoup, et je voudrais juste te remercier pour ce que tu fais. Merci encore, we love you down here, in Morocco (at least I do, and it's a pretty enormous amount of love I must say hehe) Keep up the awesome work, John !

[@DomJLva]

Salah Fattar bien dit!

[@thapryncess3]

This is an amazing video!! As a person who had very similar experience with my own parents and being a parent myself now, this helped me realize things from both sides. Thanks so much for posting!! Your parents are very blessed to have you and it sounds like you’re blessed to have them!

[@DazeMazeDenmark]

I almost never comment on any videos, here on youtube. But this video was extraordinary. It was well structured, very humble and most importantly, true. Ever since I started subscribing to you, I've really loved what you've been posting. Keep up the great work and you'll keep inspiring me!

[@doubler5100]

Its a shame everyone isnt blessed with great family like yours, cherish them man

[@JK-vc2zw]

You say you don't have rich parents, but you have smart parents. I have neither of those...

[@susanfish283]

John's mom here. As I said to someone else here, one of the finest influences in my life was my grandma who left school in her early teens. The key is love. Also, John is way smarter than me. I'm okay with that. But don't tell him.

[@verbalwound5874]

@@susanfish283 what if someone's parents are neither rich, smart nor loving?

[@susanfish283]

@@verbalwound5874 Honestly, that is hard. I think that is where finding people who *can* parent you...coaches, teachers, friends' parents...is really helpful. And knowing it isn't about you, that it's about your parents not being able to give you what you needed, grieving that, accepting it and looking for the people who can nurture you. And deciding that you can use that pain to become a better parent yourself.

[@hilaryshermaines.ordonia3951]

@@susanfish283 Mrs. Fish, thank you so much!!! You've grown a wonderful child. John is just so amazing and is really lucky to have you as his parent.

[@youcanshutup3575]

Same

[@brodriguez1024]

There are thousands of kids watching that would consider the lifestyle you described as a financially wealthy one. I think this video might be frustrating for an ambitious teenager growing up in a family living in poverty. Which there are very many.

[@781kathy]

Benjamin Rodriguez was about to say the same thing

[@Sufjuanstevens]

I'm not trying to speak for him this is just my interpretation of the video. He does acknowledge that he was raised as a middle class Canadian. I think when he says he's not that wealthy he's basing it on his Harvard peers or stereotypes, not the world median income.

[@leppex5930]

isabelle k. I agree.

[@4everhope1]

yep, absolutely. Like, him having those extremely well educated and available parents that he does, that's a huge advantage to kids who actually come from a working class background, for example, whose parents aren't able to give their kids the same opportunities or wouldn't even know where to begin to nurture their academic talents. idk I know he acknowledges that he comes from a middle class background but the video rubs me the wrong way, maybe because it kind of came off as defensive in the beginning.

[@MrIsmaele00]

isabelle k. We must realise that Canada, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and Australia (can't consider the States as a social country) are a bubble of wealth (and by wealth I don't mean only money) representing a few millions of people if compared to the total population.

[@avj8833]

I see the video quality has gone up with the sub count. Thanks for the cool content! This was really sweet.

[@NiaRossana]

Hey John, this is by far in my opinion the best vid you've made! Thank you for choosing to project a positive message with sheer honesty & genuineness even when your channel is growing by the day. I love how you ooze the value of honor in all of your videos

[@LeonardoArias]

Excellent message. This is what life is about. I just became a parent less than 2 years ago and it excites me to think that Sofia could make a video in 20 years saying such kind words about me, as you said about your parents. 🙏 You are their legacy. Keep it up. Excited to see how far you go. And you are just a baby (very young) 🙌🏼😊. Keep going!

[@MrTeltel06]

Thanks for contributing one of the most profound videos I have seen on KZbin, John. You're parents raised you right.

[@lebrontheg.o.a.t2490]

His entire family is commenting!

[@fressh]

you just got clickbaited

[@evrymomentbringsushere6500]

Fressh Yep

[@blackypawz2990]

Not regretting it at all though

[@diegodriesens8184]

good clickbait tho

[@JD-db9eu]

I love this type of clickbait

[@7joursdamour236]

It isn't click bait the problem is that the most people understand Rich as having a lot of money but there are different types of rich. So when you clicked on the video you expected that his parents would be rich. Let me tell you..... You were wrong 😉😙💕

[@TAHJBecomeYourBestSelf]

I love how you brought in the Bob Marley video. I'm from Jamaica.

[@funwithaiman]

Tahj Alex aww that’s awesome!

[@sagarvankwani1912]

Love to you and your beautiful parents! So proud of all of you for having this mindset of not running after money but life!

[@synsei2064]

John fish aka the next bill gates 💯👑

[@rizzoli7]

king nell ummm no

[@synsei2064]

Carlo Rizzoli don't hate

[@michaelhypebeast9934]

No hate but I don’t see him being the next bill gates, I see him being of the the best professors tho

[@rizzoli7]

king nell not hating its just unrealistic...

[@tasinal-hassan8268]

Anything but the next Bill Gates.

[@aishaafify3964]

this reminds me of the quote, ‘some people are so poor, all they have is money.’ great video :)

[@chymoney1]

Why I’m at Harvard: I was raised by a physicist

[@SuperAzmed]

Tear...What a beautiful tribute to your parents who helped you get to where you are today.

[@KARNAGEclan]

Congratulations. Well done.

[@Rhyff]

Didn't expect to see you here

[@eenwieleraar]

People who says its clickbait. You already knew it when clicking if you watched more videos. As he has said that he pays less tuition then he would in Canada, due to the amount of money his parents make. I guessed it would be such a video, as this is totally in style of your mindset. Great video!

[@mohammedmhilal4129]

I really hate these types of videos, and don't get me wrong, I love all of your videos. But, as a kid who was raised in Iraq and the war that filled a large space of my memories and the sounds of explosion the covered the sounds my favorite cartoon characters that I used to watch. These types of videos just call my old memory and bring them back to life. They hate me and I certainly hate them. I remember that I couldn't get coloring pencil to color my flower or even getting my favorite candy bar. And I can't forget how we couldn't go anywhere because you didn't know that if you went to to some place, would you come back one piece or killed because of a religion or something you didn't choose. Anyway, we are better now, but I can't watch any these kind of video without feeling my heart pulling me inside like a black hole. I'm sorry If I was so dramatic and I really like your videos, keep up!

[@db851]

Mohammed M Hilal I feel you. I'm glad you are in the better place now

[@mohammedmhilal4129]

[@user-iw4cw9lx8t]

Islam is seriously responsible for all that shit going in the world

[@dianaantoinette]

sahil koul I'd say maybe blame the people that started the war rather than Islam

[@Rogeiris]

This is part of healing, that's why it hurt. But you have the opportunity to give your kids a better life. God is love and peace not destruction and evil. I hope you can find your true purpose in life and make a difference.

[@thaniapapastergiou4838]

The sad thing is that in high school kids as smart as him get bullied all the time. This results in giving up at everything and giving up at having the great FUTURE they deserve.

[@johnlou844]

Hey John can you please make a video explaining what you do for meditation? What practices do you use,what works out for you? Thanks in advnce. By the way great video!!

[@speedigonzalez7]

bro this is very thoughtful, and this message reminds me of this guy named TSM ZeRo who is also rich heart. your parents are lucky to have a son like you. :')

[@pzrxex]

I am so happy to have parents like yours.Amazing video as always John!

[@42ndWolfPack]

My early childhood was a really shitty one for being a middle class kid, but I used it as a tool to harden myself and to teach me right from wrong. On the other hand this video made me feel happy and warm so thank you.

[@gilferreira2042]

yeah but look at the ratio of poor black people but "rich in knowledge" in Ivy Schools. I don't think this is a one dimension perspective here. You are a white non poor kid ( me too ) and this is a richness that weighs in the balance too. I mean your parents are amazing and I wish every one of us had ones like them and this is still an inspiring video, I just wanted to point that out

[@shilpag2292]

Rather than chasing money to move up from middle class to higher class, to realise that being happy in life is more important Than trying to prove others by acquiring a high end job at a fancy org. You. This is just inspiring. There is more meaning to life than uping your ego

[@snap1039]

This hurts honestly my parents weren’t here for me I’m fine now though 👍

[@jtwildboar]

As a psychologist that works with children and adolescents I congratulate you on thanking your parents for what they did for you. I was truly moved listening to your video. It reminds me of my own family and the great times we have shared over the years. Also I am recommending to all the parents of kids I see in my practice that they watch your video. You have been truly blessed. (Dr. Hurley)

[@maravathaedai]

Hi John Fish, Yes, of course you are a lucky guy because your parents groomed you well and you too didn’t waste the opportunity. The way you speak is nice & listenable and I believe your followers are increasing day by day because of this reason. Post more videos ! Who is John fish apart from studies and sports? If any ?

[@stephaniehuang2520]

Shout out to every parents who willing to sacrifice a lot of things for their children

[@brendanmartinez5094]

Okay so: I’ve followed your brother on tumblr for about 3 years, and I always thought his last name was so interesting. About a month ago, I came across your video about reading a book each week. I instantly noticed your last name and I thought: “Woah! That’s so cool! It’s just like that tumblr guy!” Fast forward to now, and I just discovered that you two are brothers. *mind blown*

[@ashleywang501]

Great video. I really love your title"the richest parents in Harvard" and the ending. I can feel the love and the intimate bond of you and your parents. It really inspires me to think of the relationship of me and my parents. Thank you for uploading this.

[@kairos106]

I am still only 29, but I wish that I was as mature as you when I was your age. I'm just now starting to realize the real truth of these things.

[@jcoro777]

Thanks for being so relatable man ur channel seems like a worth time investment

[@pinchyh]

Sorry John, you're talking about life as if you have experienced its worst side when you haven't. Anyone can preach idealism and optimism when they have had a sheltered and privileged upbringing. Anyone can say 'all that matters is Love' when they don't need to think twice about food in the fridge, or flick a switch expect the light to always come on. Anyone can say 'my parents were always there for me' when they have never seen an eviction notice and suddenly understood why their parents were always working. I'm not blaming your parents for giving you their best because that is what they are supposed to do; but I want you to understand life is far more complex and challenging then you appear to have experienced. Equating everything down to 'all you need is love' is naive, outside your bubble of privilege the real world is very different.

[@TheSameFight]

*all you need is love and food water and shelter

[@abhirupan7630]

you say john doesn't know the full story about the real world without actually knowing about his full story, lol.

[@austinbrown2726]

@@abhirupan7630 He was basing his comment off the video that was uploaded, lol

[@carolinezhang9073]

Your part about how your parents could have had high paying jobs but wouldnt have been able to raise you in such a rich way... really hit me.

[@kreuzfahrtkunst]

Amen, brother, amen! Same with my parents and me :-) Best regards from Germany, Stefan

[@Dr.Sarkar]

I totally agree with you. Money is one of the latest causes for happiness... Sometimes it is more problems instead of bringing happiness.

[@Miksu__]

Or just come to Finland and your education is free. EZ *CLAP*

[@KettlerPT]

Hands down one of the best channels on this website.

[@aliciaochoa4275]

Soo ... this guy. I don't hate him, I actually kinda like him. I have nothing against him personally. I've seen his other videos and he clearly works hard and pushes himself to be his best version. But I am a little annoyed just at the fact that, even if I work twice as hard as he does, I wouldn't even come close to what he has. I struggle, not to get good grades or pass hard classes, but to somehow manage beign a poor immigrant in a (lets face it) still discriminatory country and someone who's parents no matter how intelligent (such a docotr as a mother) were downgraded for legal reasons and pure necessity. I adore my parents as well and love them for working as hard as they do just to feed me and ensure that I have a good enough education but I can't help but be frustrated at the thought that no matter how hard I work a lucky guy from a stable middle class family will succeed more than me. This doesn't mean that I will give up because I will do the absolute opposite, but it's just not very fair. Again, I have nothing against this one specific kid, I'm just commenting what I feel about this whole situation.

[@imjustchannelingmyemotions2044]

I know where you are coming from. Your situation seems more unfortunate, but I have friends who aren’t restricted by birth, classes, or immigration. They are restricted by culture. They are Hispanic heritage. I remember I asked my friend what college she wanted to go to, and she said community college. I told her she could do better and strive for something that is worth her. She didn’t know what these good colleges or jobs were and when she asked her family, they completely cut her off and told her to stay in the city for the rest of her life and take care of the kids. Sorry if this story doesn’t relate to what you said, but I just envy John’s environment and the welcoming culture to do whatever he dreamed. Of course, he worked hard, but there is no doubt some advantage. But in know, with enough determination you can get there. If it’s not you, it will be your children or children’s children. Keep it up! Your comment really motivated me to try harder too.

[@aliciaochoa4275]

I’m just channeling my emotions I'm Hispanic (born and raised in Cuba) and live in Miami, not the good part. I've worked extremely hard, from pulling all-nighters, learning a new language by myself, fighting the system and people's expectations of me, and I still struggled to get to where I am (a vocational Highschool. Here, I will be able to graduate with a CNA and a LPN and work while I study in any college with an Accelerated Associates Degree in Nursing. It just kind of sucks that I had to fight so hard to get where I am and will be, while people with similar situations to this guy would never have too.

[@susanfish283]

John's mom here. Huge respect to you, Alicia. I hear what you're saying and you have a point.

[@Ed-bf3fe]

Hello John's mom, Alicia does not have a point, she has a bad mentality. Alicia, your situation is not an issue, your mentality is. You claim that, because John was fortunate enough to start from a better position than yourself, it is simply not fair. You are suggesting that John should have to suffer like you, after all, it would only be fair ... right? You are selfish. You have gained the cancerous mentality that because you went through hardship, everybody else must go through hardship. That is "fairness" in your eyes. Change your mentality.

[@aliciaochoa4275]

Ed, I understand how you might come to this conclusion, but I think you misunderstood what I meant. I don't believe that fairness would be for everyone to experience harships. I believe fairness would be when no one has too. John is very fortunate to have such a supportive and loving family that is also financially stable. I am more than happy where I am now, but you cannot deny that it is not very fair for me to have worked so much more to get here due to a situation that I had no control over. John is lucky, like many other Americans, but you cannot tell me that I have a bad mentality when I'm simply expressing my opinion in a prominent problem that affects so many people. And my situation is an issue becuase no amount of positive mentality will erase all the racism, sexism, and prejudices that I have to face daily. Thank you for opinion.

[@camel_102]

I grew up in a family where I was constantly reminded that we were poor (And I realised after growing up that we were just average, but not even poor). My parents argued a lot about money. They screamed hysterically, threw things and did ridiculous things nearly every single day. All about money. I was afraid to go home when I was younger. I didn't dare to join any activities when I was in primary and secondary school because I didn't want to be a burden to my family. Sometimes I wished I was never born. So in my perception, making money and leaving this home had been my ultimate goals in my life earlier. I am not happy with how my parents raised me & my brother and I certainly don’t agree with their pessimistic mindset. Though, I am still grateful for what my mom did to us as I could feel her genuine love to us and people around her. She had only finished primary school, but it was because she dropped school to work for her siblings when she was younger. She is super stingy, but it was because she grew up in a very poor family. She has spent most of her life living for others. And after growing up, I found that I’m too lucky to be her kid as it’s rare to find disciplined and witty person with integrity like her. Long comment, I just want to say, I love my mom too :0)

[@danieladiaz6468]

I think the interest in the Harvard tittle it's at least for me that I'm from a country that the majority of people enter the word "poor" so I think there's no one in my country who has gone there and it can be a dream for a lot of us but like it's almost imposible due to language, money, social appearance, etc so at least for me Harvard is something very platonic although I wish it wasn't but yes i just wanna quickly share my history here

[@hanyashraf2997]

Your words are so attractive🌼❤🌼

[@elenabianchi1800]

the fact that he is looking straight into the camera makes me so happy, and it gives the video a more powerfull feeling, lov yur videos dude, you r amazing

[@evrymomentbringsushere6500]

I hate those people who are like, im rich because im alive, whatever

[@samsen7434]

When you said " They are rich in other sense called LIFE", I literally filled like AWWWWWW:)

[@RakeshKumar-kt3qr]

But some of us are blessed with dysfunctional family 😂😂😂

[@jesshatlocken3165]

WOW. This completely blew me off. Thank you John so much for the little reminder at the end of a really rough week. Your mindset is absolutely amazing. See, this is why so much people subscribed recently to your channel. I am one, incredibly thankful one of them. Never let anything push you down. Love from germany

[@Qwerty-ur2vo]

We need john fish podcast

[@green4760]

I started crying. Honestly jealous of you. My parents neglected me

[@fudgenuggets7115]

Bruh my parents are divorced and my dad is rarely there for me and next year I’m going to one of the most prestigious high schools in my state. My mom is mainly the one who is always there for me. Family and love is way better than money

[@giulianacimino8177]

I'm from Argentina and all I have to say is: Harvard should be available for poor people too. That is not fair. Selective education? Poor people has the same rights as rich or middle people!

[@hannabatool6254]

Susan I am your number one fan

[@susanfish283]

HANNA!!!

[@aaqibahmad4446]

Well said! Nowadays people believe that richness lies in possessions of cars, money, and all. But the real richness lies in serving the society and being happy. May people understand this 👍

[@PragyaChawla2076]

hm. i'm a student at stanford from a pretty rough background who grew up being v alienated by family and this makes me feel like shit. of course you're privileged. i wish more people had access to the wealth that you did... wonder how this vid makes kids from foster homes or shitty neighbourhoods feel

[@the1fame853]

what why?

[@imalik4965]

EXACTLY

[@giseg.2332]

Well, I think he's free to share this anyway, he's just gratefull for what he has, and also is not his fault for the kids who are having a hard time... Just my opinion.

[@Monaee3]

shut up

[@michaelalvarez1139]

hope you feel better

[@Sqvusz]

This video made me tear just a little bit. You’re right to say money is a tool and not an end in itself. Thanks for the honest communication about your family and even a little philosophy. It was refreshing to hear.

[@ramanathTV]

We are 160k now!

[@skh5320]

I think having supportive and loving parents is the most important thing a child could ask for! And not everyone have that. You’re lucky to have them and I’m sure they’re proud of you.

[@santiagoblumenstrauss861]

Wow your sister is pretty 😍😍 ( with respect)😊

[@cocoli6035]

The video made me cry at the end. Lucky you. My family invested lots of money on me instead of love. To that, I'm grateful for what I have now. To the level of richness in life, I envy you and I'm such a poor person but I will find life richness with my own family in the future.

[@ashtonparmley4265]

Must be nice

[@user-yl4fy5qu5m]

In China we call this situation as social class has been stabilized,You can find 80% students studying in top10 universities are from middle class family or upper class family in China.

[@vaibhavsingh6059]

Harvard or no harvard i dont mind You are the best👍

[@0m3g4s]

WOW. One of your best videos to date. You really changed the way I will see things from now on. Greetings from Argentina mate.

[@astrotaco_bps]

Your mom's a master of English and you said "teached" at 1:59. Lmao. taught*

[@noeliagutierrez4223]

This goes to show that the way you raise a kid is important to how they come out in the end.

[@jeanandrade2737]

This guys alittle weird... he’s boutta snap

[@dixonyamada6969]

I think he's just too "perfect." by that I mean he's the best kid a parent would ask for - independent, humble, mature, etc. he'soff-puttingly perfect, but I think that says more about our society than himself. we need more people like him such that personalities like him don't seem so out of this world.

[@myrobotisgas]

Wow, you presented a cliche idea in an extremely original way. It really showed me to appreciate what I have now and utilize it. Thank you John Fish

[@konkeydonged]

While this may not be the case, on the surface it seems you've experienced no real adversity whatsoever. As in, you still have more growing to do. :p

[@onehangrychinese]

Thanks you for reminding us that our most valuable possession is life and how we tackle it 👍🏼 thanks you for being so down to earth and humble John 😊

[@ridorock6]

You have no idea you lucky you are to have parents be there 100% emotionally

[@gavdog3676]

I love ur videos because ur so inspiring and keep me going. These videos make me realise what life is about. Thank you!