New York 50 Year Olds Share Advice for Younger Self

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[@Sprouht]

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[@pranavshekhar89]

Love these videos bro. Keep pumping out more.

[@pranavshekhar89]

Love these videos bro. Keep pumping out more!!!

[@JadenBanson]

😊

[@Vriskh4oj]

Amazing channel. Regular, decent folks sharing their interesting views about important topics. So much to learn!

[@lizziethelemon]

This was great, the only thing I disagree with but empathize, with is the guy who feels he missed his chance to be an actor because he worked corporate too long. I was in the opposite scenario, working in hotels and restaurants (minimum wage jobs with almost no tips) till my late 30s. One day I decided if I could get my time and years back what would I do? As if time was imaginary, I always wanted to be an engineer. So I quit my job, took out a smallish student loan, did 3 engineering degrees, and now work in corporate tech building tools and I am now a subject matter expert in AI (expert via education and application). All I did was list my goals (what I would do if I knew I couldn't fail) and make a plan with a timeline. I decided I would never discuss, preface, or think about my age as a determinant for anything. People underestimate what they can do or change in 1 year, 2 years, 3 years all the way to 10 years. There is no age limit to your dreams, the only person who cares about your age is you if you choose to, and the person you decide to tell it to. So just don't center your life around age, age is valuable it's not meant to discriminate you from life. I made that decision in my late 30s and by 41 I was done and established in tech and it's like I never lost a decade + doing odd jobs. For the record, studying was challenging, but I outdid everyone literally and the average age in my classes was 20 years old, even 17-year-olds who had excellent grades in high school couldn't beat this lady who spent a decade + cleaning floors and tables. Working in odd jobs where time and organization are of the essence taught me how to be quick, efficient, and focused on the thing that would deliver the service. I used the same approach with my goals. So yeah, relationships, jobs, education, career, children you can do it at anytime. Never ever think about the time you spent or "wasted" or invested as a reason to stay, in economics this is called the sunk cost fallacy . The sunk cost fallacy is our tendency to continue with something we've invested money, effort, or time into-even if the current costs outweigh the benefits. It's what keeps many people from making a drastic change in their lives.

[@elijahmlller]

Congratulations, that is inspiring to read

[@lizziethelemon]

@@elijahmlller thank you Elijah! ❤

[@wonderlit]

Thank you for sharing your story I needed recently. I almost cried beacuae I really wanted to hear this🥺 I’ll try my best like you🙏💕

[@virginiacastano-marquez1153]

Super Congratulations!!👏 Truly Inspiring!!❤️

[@mylifeisinhishandsamen4167]

Congratulations to you! I have a similar story to you and I pray it ends well for me like I never lost time. I finished high school at 16, got into polytechnic at 17, graduated at 20, got a job immediately with a big company and at 23 decided to go back to school to get my bachelor's degree. So, I left my home country to another country. I did bachelors, master's while doing odd jobs (dishwashing, cleaning, and factory jobs). Finished my 4 year bachelor in 3 years but 2 year masters in 5 years. The masters took so long because I was depressed about the fact that I couldn't get a job...I was hopeless because in the country, immigrants hardly get professional jobs....then one day, I thought to myself that I don't like the jobs that I do and I don't make money from them. I said to myself that I would rather do what I love and have no money than do what I don't love and still not have money. Then, I asked myself, what was my original plan, what is it that I love doing, before the challenges in the country started to affect me...for me, is reading and being academic..so I applied for a PhD program and got it at 32. I got my first and only internship in the country at 36 years old. I am now 37 and will graduate in few months. I feel bad that I lost my youth cos I worked and studied insanely hard that it even affected my health. I never had rest...but one of my friends told me few days ago that once I finish my PhD, move elsewhere, and start to get opportunities, it would be like I never lost a day and that I will recover quickly. Your story has given me hope!

[@Trapper_Creek_2024]

Life is what you make of it. I’m in my 70’s but I look like I’m in my 50’s. Everyone asks me how I look so young, the answer is RELAX. You don’t have to be the first person to punch the time clock at work, you don’t have to be first in the checkout line, you don’t have to be first out of the theater when the show is over - just give yourself a few minutes. Be on time, but don’t make yourself rush. What’s in the mirror has _nothing_ to do with what’s in your heart - you have to choose which one is more important and then live that way. Be kind to everyone around you, their life might really suck but your smile as you pass on the sidewalk might just make their day. And remember that you’re not as important as you think you are; arrogance will stress you to your deathbed.

[@lizart2726]

Ooooooooh, this is so good - “you have to choose which is more important”. I needed that, thank you ❤

[@Trapper_Creek_2024]

@@lizart2726 I’m happy that my thought fit in your day so well! Now get out there and be a blessing to someone!

[@angeltravelstheworld]

Great advice!

[@Trapper_Creek_2024]

@@angeltravelstheworld I hope you can take something from it to make your life better!

[@worldwideachievers1234]

Well said

[@tigerlee9613]

I'm 47 years old......spent my entire 20s and 30s working 3 to 4 jobs and 100 hours a week to make enough money to buy my own house and move the heck out of my parents' house and be financially independent. I've finally become a multi-millionaire and own my own house mortgage free. But in the end, even though I've achieved all my goals, I feel empty inside 😢. I spent my entire life focusing on money and financial independence, I didn't enjoy my life. My parents are dead, and everyone that treated me horribly in the house I grew up in died. I've come to realize enjoying your life while accomplishing your goals is very important. Don't be like me - just working away your life.

[@afrobonvivant669]

Love & Light to you. I hope you are using the years that you still have to do ALL the things you wished you would've done during your younger years! I'm learning to roller blade at 40😂

[@crissymiller]

Exactly

[@stu4181]

Plenty of time now to catch up on some living, be proud of what you’ve accomplished and go spend a bit of it on something you denied yourself in your youth. 47 is young enough to get into nearly anything you want to

[@Turbo_Games_]

Best life advice I was ever given was “to enjoy the ride, it goes quick” can’t believe it’s been 20 years since he told me that. It’s true

[@Narc.Files7]

"enjoy the ride, it goes quick" is the worst advice. You are not sitting in a merry go round. It's life. Sometimes you do need to be sad and listen to pain.

[@JuliusFawcett]

I'm 50, my advice to the younger me is "Keep doing what you are doing, you are a good guy"

[@JL-fx5cm]

I had a catastrophic year when I turned 30. My father died, and I had a brain tumor removed in the same year. I'm 47 now, yet I feel so much younger because over the years, I have been so focused on being super healthy and happy.

[@NightinGal89]

Nice, good for you

[@JL-fx5cm]

@@NightinGal89 😊

[@TheViralSneeze]

That 'working in a restaurant ' advise was a gem... It'll make one humble & empathetic

[@Sprouht]

Totally!

[@Ematuresco]

@@Sprouht Bro some feedback : do the transitions much slower, I got dizzy watching this gold nuggets.

[@bitcoindaddy1]

I learn more waiting tables in college then corp life mgmt last 25 years

[@duanescot]

Agreed, having worked hard physical labor jobs at a VERY young age, and paying taxes well prior to true adulthood, did more to show me how the real world worked than any college degree every could, I recommend it for any parents with children.. Its sort of a cure to the social/state brainwashing that most people are subjected and drawn into..

[@petito2547]

Great advice. Teaching good customer service skills that carry over in other industry because let’s face no matter what job you do you have someone you need to treat like a customer

[@John_Q]

I'm in my 30's, but the best life lesson I've learned so far is to not waste time or energy on unworthy people, things, and pursuits. Be selfish with your time, it's the most valuable asset along with good health.

[@GymGarageMan]

Was called too old at 50! Started training in crumbling garage lifting rocks doing pushups on paint cans pullups on beams got ripped af at 53 years old!!!

[@CatGirl-ny8dw]

Just checked your channel garageman brutal training keep it up grandpa💪

[@user-dq2ym1nn9k]

You're channel is the best thing I've ever seen!!! HOT DAMN!

[@colossusforbin5484]

I agree on the time thing. I'm 57 (I can't even believe I'm even typing those numbers). Time starts flying faster and faster with each decade you get older. I was born in 1967. The first 20-25 years will seem to go by very slow as a kid. You feel you had all the time in the world. You kind of did and you take that for granted. As you get older with each decade, time moves faster and faster. The last 24 years for me went by ridiculously fast. Seriously, it went by so fast that when someone says "20 years ago" to me, I'm still thinking 80's. So my advice to my younger self is: Time is of the essence. Do not procrastinate on any goals or things you want to do.

[@From02HeroChannel]

Maybe because the things we do once we get into adulthood are pretty repetetive. A lot of it are centered on building our future and finding ways on how to make money to pay our bills. When we are younger, we tend to just live life at the moment.

[@colossusforbin5484]

@@From02HeroChannel That's probably correct. There's a lot happening in your first 20 years. A lot is packed in there and it's all new and exciting to you. Then once you "settle down" into a job, etc, the changes are few and far between and you definitely notice constant repetition not only in your own life, but in the world as well. Nevertheless the feeling of time speeding up is there.

[@Greyalien587]

@@From02HeroChanneli understood this very early on and have been switching countries and jobs three times since 21 ( I’m 28). Life sped up when I was in my home country, my home city, same people etc. as soon as I got a major shift in location and environment I felt like the days mattered

[@kompila]

No procrastination. Got it. I turned 25, five days ago.

[@NightinGal89]

I turned 35 and the past 10 years just flew by. I am planning on starting a third college degree this year, in biology. I already have 2, in telecommunications and economics. But wanted to study biology since I was 6. I sadly let concern about money and family pressure get the best of me.

[@nicholascreates]

I hope the 50 year old listens to himself and pursues his acting dream, he can still do it 💪

[@destinationawaken]

EXACTLY what I was thinking!!!

[@_gypsysoul]

Save and invest 15% of the money you earn from the beginning. Don't touch it, don't get afraid of down markets, just let it grow. The first $100k is the hardest to save but it really grows quickly after that. Pay yourself first, your lifestyle will adapt around it. Compounding growth cannot be underestimated. Stay out of debt. Embrace a minimalist lifestyle and treat your body well.

[@jfranciscosrj]

Wow!

[@targetegrat]

Don't want to be negative. How are people supposed to do this now when living expenses and auto/home insurance rates are super expensive?

[@_gypsysoul]

@@targetegrat not negative, it is really challenging economically right now, but it will pass. It always does and will continue to do so throughout our lives. Everything in life is cyclical. There are only two sides of personal finances 1: earn more and 2: spend less. If you can attack that situation from both sides you will make it through. Figure out ways to work more or better to earn more money and ruthlessly cut out spending on unnecessary things. If you drive a car or have a mortgage/rent you can't afford get rid of them and replace it with things you can afford. I have only bought two brand new cars in my whole life, which I paid off and drove them until they quit on me several years after they were paid off. I lived with roommates until sometime in my late 30's when I got married (just a different roomate 😃). I grew up eating at home and make my coffee at home. There is a difference between needs and wants and in down economies jettison the wants. This is how you pay yourself first. As your income increases keep putting that 15% into your investments so you can't touch it without taking a 50% haircut due to taxes and penalties. You are trading fleeting fun now for financial stability when you get to an age where you can't or don't want to work any longer. Like anything worthwhile there is always sacrifice involved. Whether we accomplish something is more a mindset as opposed to circumstances. Decide that you will do what it takes to get to that goal and then do it.

[@whickervision742]

​@@targetegratthen don't insure your car or "home". Are you sure you even have a home? I mean if you actually do have a home then by all means insure it. But don't pretend home insurance is any kind of roadblock.

[@targetegrat]

@@whickervision742 I tried switching to another insurance company. I had a lower rate for a while and then they started charging me my former rate.

[@jimbohr]

for someone who i believe has admitted to being an introvert, i am so impressed how you can interact with so many people around the world.

[@Sprouht]

Thank you! Once you get started, it becomes a lot easier. At this point speaking with strangers is second nature to me, and 3 years ago the thought of it was unthinkable

[@johanvoellner1849]

@@Sprouht these "introvert vs extrovert" personality assessments are so vague, no one is 100% an introvert or extrovert. Lets stop labeling ourselves or other people. They are the natural byproduct of a divided mind.

[@roxas1802]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@NishaPrajapati_25]

After watching your content in last few days I have started interacting with Locals and its been amazing. I don't know how I even lived before.

[@Sprouht]

Wow.

[@JoeEli11]

All the money in the world will not help, when you just don't want to be there… that hits hard!!

[@Mexicobeanpole]

Polishing the turf and working in a restaurant are 2 of the biggest gems in this video.

[@MichaelaH2059]

I'm 64 yo and I'm okay with that. The biggest surprise for me, at this age, is the age discrimination out there. Ageism is real. It's the only "ism" that is tolerated.

[@VicDamoneJr82]

In regards to jobs ?

[@MichaelaH2059]

@@VicDamoneJr82 yes

[@bimrebeats]

Higher expectations. When I hire older people their age, experience and behavior is what sets them apart from the younger applicants. If age is the only difference, yes the younger person gets the job. That’s life, spend your youth wisely.

[@vulpinemachine]

What's strange is I hear Boomers talk about this constantly. But my generation (Millennials) feel the exact same. I'm about to be 40 years old and I don't know a single Boomer that has ever once treated me or anyone in my generation or younger with respect. I'm middle aged and I've been treated like I'm 15 my entire life. I got so fed up with it I decided to just work for myself. Best decision I ever made.

[@jetsetradio7715]

When it comes to certain things (like construction jobs) naturally someone that is 24 would probably have an easier time doing certain things than a 64 year old. Reality is the body and mind start getting worse as you age and for most seems like it becomes truly noticeable in your 50s or 60s some people can push it back further with genetics and a healthy lifestyle all depends.

[@vinsonfamilycollectibles8213]

Enjoyed this vid. 61 yrs...I went to college to do corporate and held several finance related positions...not the Fortune 500 route but I was happy to participate in the game. Married and moved to a spot where the opportunities were somewhat limited. Eventually changed to travel related employment. Working for the airlines didn't require the education, but it led me to travel around the world. Eye opener and Life changer I will never regret!

[@K.C-2049]

"I've come to realize my feelings about things are one of the guiding influences in my life." so true, especially for women. we're constantly being told to second guess ourselves, our feelings and intuitions aren't real, just put up with this, give this guy a chance, that's not a red flag you're just too sensitive, then we end up dead.

[@janeking4059]

At 70... totally agree with all of those comments/advise...been thru it all...a lot of times when I look back ...my SOUL HURTS! WANNA YELL SCREAM AT THE TOP OF MY VOICE...SUCH IS LIFE! LIVE YOUR BEST LIGE! BALANCE...IS KEY! I PUSHED AND PUSHED AND PUSHED THRU MY ENTIRE LIFE SINCE CHILDHOOD WHERE I WAS FORCED TO BECOME ADULT as a teenager/while in school/holding down 9 to 5 job etc..TAKING CARE OF EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE in the household due to losing mother at age 5....an adult starting since teenager...right up until 65...when I decided... ENOUGH IS ENOUGH... TIME FOR ...ME...NOW! ALTHOUGH DEALING WITH ALL KINDS OF MEDICAL ISSUES TODAY...DUE TO ...STRESS TRAUMA WEAR AND TEAR TO MY MENTAL AND PHYSICAL...THE LAST 60 YEARS... STARTED ASSUMING ADULT RESPONSIBILITY SINCE CHILDHOOD... GROWING UP... MOTHERLESS

[@Happysoul_3]

Thank you grandpa for you great advice.

[@deeptimanohar7843]

Life can be unfair n cruel. Hope your remaining years are full of joy, healing, doing things that you love, and being happy.

[@justinsmith9851]

That sucks man I hope you’re doing well. Sadly we have no control over our childhood and that period effects us the most

[@profundus8946]

I've already seen so many of these but they never tire me. So full of wisdom nuggets.

[@jerseattle0722]

What I appreciate that even at 50 they don’t take the advice that they are giving. You should never give up. Be ambitious at any age!

[@ka9202]

I remember being 11 and thinking 18/19 was ancient. If that helps... I realized, it's not so much the age but how I thought about it. Then I remember turning 31 and realizing 'Gee, If the next 10 years pass as quickly as the last 10 years did, and they have, then 50 and 60 aren't old because they'll be here before I know it.' I'll be 43 in November wondering where the last 5 months went. "The days are long but the decades are short."

[@stephanieg.3361]

Your videos are SO amazing and real. The advice is SO GREAT! Time to listen up! 😊

[@philblane5752]

1 I wouldn't have wasted so much time sitting around feeling sorry for myself every time something terrible happened. 2 I would have listened to criticism and used it to improve. Rather than being dismissive, I would have used the critique to make improvements. Or alternatively go in another direction. I thought my determination was a virtue. 3 I would not have spent so much time worshiping celebrities and trying to emulate them. 4 I would have given up on people so much sooner. I tried obsessively to make it work when I knew it was hopeless. 5 I would have used failures as teachable moments. If I course-corrected after each failure, I would have gotten so much further. 6 I wouldn't have wasted so much time ruminating on things over which I had no control. 7 I wouldn't have been so nice to and tolerant of morons. 8 I wouldn't let anyone get close enough to me to hurt me. 9 I would have recognized a hopeless situation and moved on. 10 I would have surrounded myself with better people.

[@Sunnyd222]

What an amazing list 😊

[@aimeegoudreau-cote2648]

"I am not okay with polishing the turd" is a great statement.

[@patdoyle3686]

Only work in jobs where you're content and want to go to everyday. You may get more money in another job Yet really hate going to in the end its just not worth being miserable everyday

[@ProgressWithChristina]

I make 80k at my corporate job but have never felt so miserable. In constant panic and anxiety while I work and dreading the next work day. I’ve thought about simplifying my life and working as a waitress or something.

[@chipcook5346]

One of the best things that could happen to a person in their middle 20s is to get sick and weak almost to death, but recover. They the person has the opportunity to act on the knowledge of the finite nature of life while still possessing the energy of youth. I say this as a person who sailed though life with unusual strength and stamina right up until my mid 50s. No matter what stupid things I did, I always had my physical strength. Then it was gone. That's a bad time to begin on the knowledge of the finite nature of life because the energy of youth is in the past.

[@dianamachado2415]

I worry too much about stuff, and most of the time, I feel like I don't live my life as I would like. I am 32 years old and toward 33. Now, I overthink what I can do to enjoy simple things around me and move on

[@afrobonvivant669]

Something "clicks" at 35! I don't know what it is, but I've observed in myself, in my friends, in family members, that when we all hit 35, a very apparent shift happens. You become more "free" I'm glad you're already pursuing that freedom🫡

[@lm9991]

Your manner with people is so lovely. You have created a great channel. Blessings!

[@EcomCarl]

It's inspiring to hear from those who've walked the path ahead, sharing wisdom to guide our journey. Remembering to pursue our passions, embrace failure, and cherish each moment can truly shape a life without regret! 🌟

[@stevethomas74]

I'm nearly 50 and that guy in the glasses is absolutely SPOT ON. They all had good pearls of wisdom to share 🙂

[@Mexicobeanpole]

One of your absolute best videos. 👏👏

[@diananurtlessova9388]

Thanks for sharing! I changed careers and experienced failures, and regretted these things. But the guy’s “change careers” comforted me. Now I actually decided what to do with my career, I just always overthink my past decisions 😂

[@cynthiaurtz4921]

Love what you do. Thank you for this content. 👏🥰❤️

[@barbaramcfadden527]

Excellent interviews. Thanks.

[@smugada]

Great video. Should listen to this everyday to set you priorities and perspective in the right direction.

[@destinationawaken]

I LOVE this series so much

[@PeaasPod]

I needed this , thank you🤍

[@joe_zupko]

I just turned 30 recently and my biggest regret is not sticking with things long enough to see results. I’ve definitely done a lot of cool things, but I spent my early 20s bouncing around so much because I wasn’t seeing results quick enough

[@qwerty1994ize]

That is true. I turn 30 in a couple of months and I’m dedicating my time to building a project and seeing it through.

[@Jmarzx]

Amen 🙏🏾!! Lets stick to it !!

[@lovejones92]

This was golden! I had to share this video because I personally know too many who seem unaware to this information. Lucky for me at 31y/o my trials & tribulations so far help me resonate with about 98% of what these ppl said. I went from pursuing a career in tech to focusing on what I truly want in life and I feel so much better about that decision. I no longer sacrifice things that are important to me like happiness for the sake of common societal norms that don’t align with who I am or my purpose.

[@danros6530]

I'm glad to see that, at 48, it's not just me thinking these things! Thanks for that!

[@johncampbell1152]

A really spectacular video. You elicit brilliance and love.

[@chiharukubo5178]

I really love your contents!

[@imziminhas]

Awesome to see advice from real world people most of us can relate to.

[@UnlimitedMullets]

Great finds! Thank you 🙏

[@TheEsteban1979]

So much real wisdom

[@uMsubathi]

The way you placed that Opera browser was so smooth 🔥

[@jkae91]

Comepltely agree with the ‘working in a restaurant’ comment. It really does give you a perspective on things.. and I can spot those who have never worked with/for the public.

[@DeejayRach0]

Thanks for the video

[@DiscoveringCRE]

Lovely video, thank you for sharing!

[@sserton2839]

Early 50s here and totally agree with all the feedback and advice shared. Another word of advice would be having the younger coworkers respect your experiences and knowledge. Grow together not against.

[@jomerdullin753]

Your videos are helpful sir It is essential for mending the mind.

[@byBeautyBeast]

Thanks for being so honest& vulnerable to us ❤ you safe so many people with this. Can anyone who is in the movie industry consider this man as an actor? He seems to burn for it 🎉

[@DennisStalin]

Amazing video!!

[@techpodssocial]

wonderful video - I think that even as a 26 year old tumbling through life, I am gradually taking life a little less seriously and enjoying the more important things in life like family and friends... Even though, ambition is still important I think that I can see my priorities shifting. Everyone lives long enough to experience hardship, crisis, existential problems and I think this is why age brings wisdom and insight for those that have yet to go through those experiences.

[@KnowWhat]

Appreciate their insight. Hope most of the younger folks learn something from their responses.

[@shannarsaidSwahili]

I love this content brother...bless bless

[@sidharthasatapathy3491]

Useful insights ❤

[@DadinWA]

Great clip! As a 48y old, I agree with all the folks on the clip. I live a happy, great life but have a few regrets..thanks for sharing.

[@whickervision742]

Of course you don't regret a thing. It was impossible for those your age and older to fail as long as you put in anything resembling effort. Pump your ego more. You deserve it. Go you it was all you, not the unique circumstances in which you found yourself that are now gone.

[@sebastianguerrero5975]

Phenomenal content

[@MsIniquity]

“ polishing the turd” definitely going to be using that term in the future 😂

[@nicholasgoh3526]

Yeah that’s a gem! I came to realise long ago that you can never change a person. A turd will always be a turd. That person needs to want to change themselves before any change can happen. The change needs to happen before you go any further in your relationship such as getting married. Unfortunately most people think they can change their partners.

[@kompila]

​@@nicholasgoh3526 A subtle way of changing people is kind of exposing them to a source of information that aligns with your values. It works.

[@SheehanIqbal]

Steve Job said it well. Here's what he said: “I'm convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance. If you want to be wildly successful, you need to love what you do and do it with passion. No matter what you sell, you need to love it.”

[@ismaelhall3990]

Thanks.

[@bawselife6859]

That actor guy is great .. he still has time .. good 20 yrs .. 50s isn't that old mate

[@recursion.]

I'd say solid 40 years, you can do so much more in this life.🥰🥰🤣

[@user33housecats]

"lame corporate job" yeah, I quit the best job in my life when I was 30, because I never dreamed it would be that hard to find another salaried position with benefits working in a non-toxic environment. The main problem I had with the work was that it was meaningless and boring, after 30 years poverty - I want that back!! worst decision of my life

[@viviangel59]

Beautiful! 💗 Important.

[@questions4later]

Love this, Im currently working in product management but been working on my music in parallel and its a constant dilemma

[@jonathankay9957]

46 years old here. This is great info and should be a required watch for any young adult.

[@whickervision742]

There was nothing of substance here. Other than women shouldn't worry so much about their looks. But even that is superficial.

[@landonthurbide4057]

Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart for making these videos. It’s so meaningful and warms my heart to hear all this advice as a 21 year old tryna get a grasp at this life thing. You are such a pure, genuine guy and deserve thr world

[@mdodo2380]

I do like your channel a lot ❤ but I have a suggestion, could you interview a more diverse audience such as people from Asian and African descent? Just to get a bit more diverse perspective on how everyone feels about those issues you try to bring out 😊.

[@nicholasgoh3526]

Great video and great advice but I have come to realise that you need to have a certain amount of experience and maturity to internalise these advices and that comes with age. Like everyone else, sometimes I think back and have regrets but then I also realise there are things I could not have done differently given my age, mindset, circumstances, finances, peer pressures, environment etc at that time. I cannot fully trust my mind now in remembering how I made the decisions to do what I did. I might be under peer pressure when I made that decision but I can never be sure now unless I wrote it down. So now I just trust that whatever things that I have done and decisions that I have made are what I thought was the best option at that time. It makes me more conscious of living in the moment and making decisions now. I’m 52 but somehow don’t feel like I’m already in my 50s. I’m glad I made it so far in one piece and in relatively good health as I’ve known and seen people leaving this earth way younger. I’m glad I had the chance to live through the glorious 80s and early 90s. Those from the era will know what I’m talking about 😊

[@alla9916]

I agree with you. I am only 37 though. I too realized that always living in regret and thinking about the what ifs is not productive. Do something about your dreams and goals but also be content and happy for what you have accomplished so far and thankful for what you have.

[@diananurtlessova9388]

Thanks! I also regret having a certain mindset in my early twenties, but I have come to realisation that most of it was because of my upbringing and peer pressure which I couldn’t control

[@MrSky10101]

Great stuff

[@TamicoShawn]

Omg I can absolutely relate to everyone turning 50. You look back at your life and realize all the stress you put your self through was a waste of precious time. Yes you want to make good money and live good but when those older years creep in you don’t give a damn all you want to do is live your best life and relax with family and good friends.

[@kevinb7126]

As a man at the age of 54 , really great job with this .

[@Chris-hp2gg]

Some people sleep through life while others live in their dreams.😂

[@Sprouht]

That’s fire

[@satisfyingshorts2160]

I dono about others, but you changed my mindset thank you, hope we meet someday:)

[@KayFabe87]

The restaurant or low wage job is a good idea for younger people, especially teenagers, because it gives you (or it should) incentive to increase your skill set and experience so that you are able to add more value in the marketplace and procure better employment. When I was washing dishes and bussing tables at a banquet hall throughout high school, it never dawned on me to push for a “living wage” so I could do that job forever. It motivated me to get my act together and focus on expanding my capabilities through education and a mindset shift through seeking advice from the business owner as well as learning the basics of responsibility, reliability, workplace discipline, etc.

[@alla9916]

Also, the nicest customers are the ones that worked food/customer service jobs before. The most difficult customers most likely never worked in customer service in their life.

[@Higlorynwaneri]

Did I just watch these video to the end? Hmmm Older people’s advice always gets me.

[@oniiJitsu]

Great video

[@raytisan]

Very good much needed advice, thank you all. I must do the best I can before I pass on to hereafter! Accept myself! Be myself unapologetically as I learn and grow!!!

[@sponkmcdonk3898]

Life is all about you. Don’t let other people push you around or keep you trapped

[@bobnandez]

@53 I would advice myself - have mentors - don fear to fail at something. You ll learn from that - do something you enjoy and gives you purpose

[@greatnnawuchi4282]

I've missed your videos.

[@andresfarfan9888]

"I'm not okay, polishing the turd 💩" 😂 Great advice lady

[@akin9868]

Lol. . . 34 yrs old, c'mon Sprouht. They're just getting started themselves let's talk in 10 to 15 years from now.

[@youngmonkreturns5973]

Another one for sprouht

[@pamc3338]

I'm 72 and agree with them all.

[@recursion.]

69 years old here. Great video one tips to youth is find your passion. It might take 50 years, 100 years or even 200 years but you gotta find it.

[@ukaszferenc5249]

I think that such interviews are only half the equation. Because many people answer like their life has already ended. I would love to hear a follow up question - with what you just said, what you changed in your life in last year? If someone says they wanted to travel more I would like to hear - but do you travel now? Do you use every opportunity you have? Unless they follow their own advice the wole thing is BS.

[@kasforai]

its never too late to know these things

[@so_chan17]

I would recommend reading a book called The Power of Regret.

[@jorgedominguez496]

It’s incredible to hear the obsession with age from youngsters these days. They talk about 30, 40, 50 year olds like their lives are over. Stop obsessing over age and grow a pair. Just get out there and do things and stop thinking that your 20s is the only time of your life that’s gonna matter. It’s not that hard.

[@John_Q]

20's go by in a blink of an eye. Time will humble them harshly.

[@WorshipWithAdhi]

You can still be an actor sir! You speaking here, I would watch your movie!

[@worldwideachievers1234]

You’re resilient and full of energy when young. It tapers off with age. It’s like a trade off. Nike says Just Do It which sums up most of their regrets. Restaurant work definitely would help. Especially youngsters. You don’t make much and work your butt off. You appreciate higher paying jobs afterwards. Plus know what hard work means. You value the dollar 💵 more too. 😊

[@whickervision742]

Lots of old farts wishing for younger servers in restaurants begging for tips. Nobody should willingly put themselves in such a subservient role for $2.15 an hour.

[@Tripl3333]

5.25......the woman is just spot on.

[@AnhTruong1XA]

I really like the story from the man with beanie 😊

[@aemilia2313]

Though not a regret, the most life changing thing I did was to travel in my 20s, preferably backpacking style. Even domestically is fine. Do it before you have real responsibilities, before your body starts breaking down and your energy level isn't what it used to be. As for backpacking style, it teaches a person to be a minimalist and see that sometimes we can give up on certain luxuries. Whenever the working life gets too repetitive and mundane, I always think back on my backpacking experiences. It's a big world out there and our small bubble of a daily life is just one way of living it. Traveling prevents tunnel vision and helps us to see the bigger perspective in life.

[@dsdddsd4543we]

If you are young, please keep your life as simple as possible. I had an incredible savings rate until we moved to another home. I took on so much of the living expenses and it cost me severely. Please talk to family about expenses.