How To NOT Peak In High School

A self-proclaimed "experts" guide to not peaking in high school. Watch all the way through. This might save your life man.
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[@fatherfreedom4123]

Former high schooler here: I graduated in 2019 and I can agree with all of this 100%; focus on your shit, have good friends, don’t get involved in bullshit drama, and do the things you love regardless of what others think Stay strong y’all, people outside high school ain’t shit

[@rat_king1236]

As a former high schooler who graduated yesterday I agree

[@masterace9543]

Fellow class of '19 agree with you wholeheartedly

[@notevenkristy]

I don’t think I’m capable of having friends everyone I meet ends up leaving me I have no idea what I’m doing wrong 🥲

[@rat_king1236]

@@notevenkristy ask former friends what happened, it could just be something like conflicting viewpoints/interests which then you just gotta find likeminded people. College will be a great place for that(from what i hear) so hopefully you can form some lifelong bonds there

[@_aasshhee]

Bruh I'm not gonna survive...im a freshman and I'm literally not gonna survive I just had to call the police on this girl and she got her friend to harass me

[@asleepyb0i400]

As a senior in HS (almost out), I agree with the sentiment that people go into high school thinking it’s going to be the best years of their lives. I think a big chunk of that preconception is that the media and mainstream culture glorified it as some liberating experience where you can have fun and celebrate making it through elementary school and middle school. In reality, you’ve just gone to a different, much bigger school. Every year, freshmen pile into the school excited to get their party on, but in reality we just want to get to class.

[@eddiew.4650]

I had a teacher straight up tell me that Highschool were the 4 best and important years of my life. If that was the case, then I wouldve offed myself then and there.

[@Lodocihel]

​@@eddiew.4650 Frl sad asf like nothing happened outside of high school hope that doesn't happens to me too pray for me about everything 🙏

[@realMoistNugget]

@@eddiew.4650 Pretty much my sentiment any time anyone, especially someone in their 40's or 50's, says "Enjoy your high school years now, it gets waay worse afterwards..." Like if it gets so much worse with no positives, why keep on living then, especially if ur high school years aren't the best already?

[@zonk4881]

Bro u trippin or something, I’m also a senior and my hs expeirce is amazing. Imo it’s boring if ur not exposing yourself to new experiences

[@krys9455]

​@@zonk4881 yeah u gotta enjoy hs, and life in general. Gotta make sure your life doesnt go on a downwards trend after graduation tho

[@Sheep506]

As a 30 year old I have something to add: don’t overemphasize having high school friends. You will not talk to 98% of those people the day after you walk across the stage to get your diploma. Yes you will have a couple friends you still hang out with but that big social group you had will move away to different colleges or to start their adult life

[@Kay-ph6fx]

As a 20 year old you’re so right, the moment I got my diploma and walked out of school I never texted a single person nor did I get a text back except for one friend who I’ve known since middle school. So from 10+ friends to 1. And it’s amazing

[@sedi2066]

110% true. Im 25 and barely even think of most of my highschool friends... same goes for my college friends.

[@monkeydbloodline]

as an 8 year old, that is absolutely right💯💯

[@thedeadliest4380]

32 now, I talk to maybe 3 or 4 of my highschool buddies, rest all ended up as crackheads or dealers, my best friend is a dude I met when I was 19, I still keep a small group.

[@psychonaut1502]

That's if you're lucky. I lost all my friends when I went to college. I lost the two I made there when I transferred somewhere else.

[@acromny]

having your peak in high school is probably one of the worst things that could happen to you

[@SPARKYSTHOTS]

Easily

[@ikarusLox]

​@@SPARKYSTHOTS I peaked in elementary School 💀

[@SPARKYSTHOTS]

@@ikarusLox re-evaluate your life

[@oculusquest2460]

@@ikarusLox I peaked in preschool get on my level brokie cuck

[@cyberyoutabe5995]

peaked in middle school, still in middle school

[@JohnGalt916]

As an old head. This kid is 100% correct. I graduated in 2000, it feels like a month ago, and I barely remember anything. You're going to move on, have a life, family, kids, and bump into people from those 4 years in their late 30s. Still doing the same crap like "you changed". Like "yeah... and you didnt😮".

[@americanmig160]

You are not an old head 💀💀 your an OG

[@vodiact]

@@americanmig160 bro hes in his 40s

[@americanmig160]

@@vodiact yea old heads are in their 60-70s right now. He an OG

[@Mr.__Sofi]

​@@vodiact if you consider 40 old I've lost hope in humanity

[@Elmo19265]

@@Mr.__Sofi 40 is pretty old though

[@maluinthe90s]

I am so glad that I hit rock bottom in highschool because it ment that I could only go up from there. I was a morbidly obese bum who skipped literally 60% of the school year. I dropped out whe I was 16. Two years later, I decided to loose weight, dropping over 100 lbs and gaining 15 in muscle, and going to college where I graduated with a 3.89 GPA. Now I have a phenomenal paying job as a nursing supervisors. I am financially stable to the point where I can invest in expensive hobbies like motorsports, pc gaming, etc. Don't rest on your past whether it be good or bad. Always try to improve yourself, and always try to be better. It was easier back when you were a kid, but at some point you have to grow up and move on.

[@Isipdirtydrugs]

Holly shit we practically have the same experience bro I’m in college rn getting my hvac certification then I’m going to college again for cyber security reading this definitely just made my day better thank you bro

[@Pmf95k]

Wonderful advice, thank you.

[@thememeqween]

thanks for the advice :]

[@thecolorsbrothers]

bro u literally have a david goggins level comeback. congrats bro you're a huge inspiration

[@Reiblaster]

I'm glad you get to experience that. But kids, DON'T DROP OUT PLEASE

[@1Jahim]

Bro spoke nothing but straight facts for 13 minutes

[@Ieatmyspagettiwithaspoon]

I know right

[@MrBillyBob0]

Bro the fax machine

[@Spooderman2e1]

12 minutes and 19 seconds but sorta yea

[@Klextr000]

My toes are in your mouth

[@crunch69420]

even the shit talk swayed me to believe him

[@pkmarie04]

I’m a senior in high school, I graduate in a little over a month. High school has been some of the worst years of my life and I was always so envious of those people who seemed to be having the greatest time ever, my older brother included. He peaked in high school and always hearing about his “legacy” while I’m kinda a nobody sucked. College is really tough for him now. My advice to any hs students who also aren’t having a great time is to just find trustworthy people and lay low, and here’s to hoping life gets better after leaving

[@kylereese5869]

Me too, the Pandemic made high school worse and I too graduate in a month. I guess I could say I endured it without peaking in high school.

[@pkmarie04]

@@kylereese5869 Even freshman year before the pandemic had started I was miserable, I feel like Covid helped at first but spending the entirety of sophomore year online was kinda weird

[@kylereese5869]

@@pkmarie04 I too had that feeling 3 Aprils ago.

[@kingstondaking7877]

Dave pfp detected, happy 4/13. You will become somebody when you find your goal and work towards it, trust

[@pkmarie04]

@@kingstondaking7877 happy 4/13 dude, and thanks that means a lot I’ll make sure to keep that in mind

[@darkdiamonds4337]

The happiest shit is when you can do be yourself once you finally escape high school

[@Citschris]

YEEESSSSS!!!!!!

[@sissysovereign1294]

You can't do that during? Granted I got ridiculed to hell and back for being myself all throughout school, and while it heavily sucked, I knew I wasn't selling myself out to be seen as what other people deemed as popular or likeable.

[@ididsomeunspeakablethingsa4899]

@@sissysovereign1294 there wasnt enough resources to be myself during those times

[@beexor9693]

The only upside of getting bullied is that it becomes physically impossible to peak in high school.

[@stephaniejohnson5361]

if you dont focus on your future then being bullied would only make your life worse

[@thebigquack6945]

This precisely Spent all of high school getting treated like an outcast simply cuz i chose not to subscribe to the norms Preparing to go to university a, top 5 student academically , not really “popular” And thinking about my future

[@lloydlloyd3236]

I'm a junior in highschool rn, I'm kinda glad I'm not popular at all

[@d.minaru7707]

​@lloydlloyd3236 you'll be alright I was an outcast in H.S practically Now I have a B.A in two majors Focusing on another degree Before beginning my M.A and PhD journey Currently am a professional worker and I have my hobbies/shit intact

[@hlebzon]

eh not rly i was bullied in higschool havent had a single friend mental issues and now i cant find a job and have no clue what to do it can still get worse lol

[@firecypher8398]

Kind of interesting getting this at the end of my senior year. Most of the other kids kids at my school just saw me as weird because I'm autistic, but I have been able to develop genuine friendships. I also have a couple friends from middle school that I STILL talk to, and our friendship has evolved over the years into something extrordinary. I hope the rest of my life gets better and better :)

[@Ieatmyspagettiwithaspoon]

Hey! It sounds like good things are coming for you. Keep going

[@jamjamjamjamjamjamjamjamjam]

I relate but I’m a freshman I hope that goes the same for me but I’m happy 4 you

[@marceloserranob.jalapeno3361]

I envy you

[@yisforyellow7014]

Wish that for you too man!

[@smal5504]

another autistic person here teach me your ways (of gaining friends)

[@GamesbiteRtDL]

This was like a philosophy class. The people pleaser bit is literally what Aristotle said: "A friend of all is a friend of none."

[@stillwithstanding]

I'm a senior this year and they forced me into a class with mostly freshmen and sophomores. They are absolutely insane. One of the girls in that class who, might I restate is a 13 year old freshman, was talking about how she was having sex instead of going to her 2 first classes. She said that her mother or father didn't care when she wasn't in class. I cant imagine what my life would be like without my parents Discipline.

[@Dayz2005]

(SENIOR TO) Dude me to I have an AP class with some freshman’s n sophomores in it and I sat next to this stuck up kid who said he supposedly cheated on this girl for an 18 yr old??? I swear they say the most WILDEST shit I sometimes wanna jump out the window

[@tuelzalt]

They will peak in HS

[@RyanYTTV]

@Dayz which ap?

[@cavyk1d]

coming from an 8th grader i gotta agree the shit some of the kids my age is crazy, we literally *just* became teenagers chill out 😭

[@neft5449]

She a victim

[@jigsawvoorhees5724]

I was that Mr popular guy in high school. Everyone loved me for some reason and I grew a big ego. I bullied a lot with my friends and spend lunch pelting goldfish at people and hangging out with the other popular kids. Fast forward to now and I'm a nobody in this world. I went from a hot shot to just another face in the crowd. I don't have a job and am still looking for one. Point is I took high school for granted and wasted my time on stupid things like popularity instead of learning something useful. Moral of the story is don't go down my path.

[@AmericaNeedsYourOil115]

Wow

[@jdelacruz14791]

It wasn't until watching this video that I realized that I was actually the popular guy in my classes. I have ADHD, so I always annoyed a lot of people, and was bad at picking up on social cues. I always thought to myself, "I'm just a geek who likes nerdy things", but then, I find myself relating to what he's saying. I was cool and friendly with everyone, I always enjoyed my time in school, and everyone relied on me for help. But then school ends, everyone moved on, and I was left with zero friends. And so the cycle repeats for another year. I'm about to start college, and now I feel stuck on what to do, and how I'm supposed to have friends that can stick with me

[@SillyRobot]

Bro went on a redemption arc

[@jay_dmp]

I moved to art school because I snapped after a year of pre-med. And to think that ALL the stuff I got BULLIED for in high school??? Earned me genuine friendships, my mom’s trust and a spot in the dean’s list. Feels good man I sometimes wonder where my bullies are at, though…

[@leeroyglasscock]

I got bullied in middle school, and it made me insecure and socially avoidant until my glow up in 12th grade (which I'm in now). I wonder where my bullies are sometimes, too.

[@XxInfinityxXTimer]

@@leeroyglasscock funny things about past bullies is that later on in life around your 20s they will talk to you in a kind manner and friendly while not remembering what they did to you in the past. Usually you will meet them in person instead of group by accident while traveling. When bullies are not in their respective group they tend to drop the mean act But when they're in the a group that somehow don't like you for no reason. Even if is already decade later they will still gossip and mess with you because strength in number

[@suppertimesims]

@@XxInfinityxXTimer bad bait, you'll never see them again

[@orderofshadow]

@@XxInfinityxXTimer oh yeah? they should hello to my gloc

[@SantiagoMonroy5]

If they find you, they'll likely greet you kindly like if nothing ever happened, and high chance they're broke or just ain't happy in general

[@oleanderlove6113]

Popping in as a adult after graduating 10 years ago… this guy is 100% correct. A lot of people have aged horribly, going through divorce, or still trying to live in their glory days posting old pics of themselves on the dance/football team back in HS. Then there’s all those folks who weren’t super popular but stayed true to themselves, their interests, and hobbies. Now they’re thriving in their careers, popular influencers within their niche, and look happy. Moral of the story, stay true to yourself and don’t compare your journey to others. Always think about what your ideal self/life would look like and take steps daily. Best of luck! There will be slip ups but it’s meant to be life lessons and to pass, just keep calm and carry on 🎉

[@joshuakhaos4451]

Ive seen this too. I still occasionally see or hear about people I went to school with when I go back home to visit, and Its always so shocking to find out the fate of these people. Some look like they just gave up and got unhealthy/slobbish, Made all the wrong choices in life, Had a few kids by different guys, or they just lost self control and got fat as hell. Meanwhile I just gained 20 pounds(up from 118-120) and only look as if I'm 25 despite being half way to 32. Oh, and my hair has started to recede. "I kept my figure, why couldnt you?"......

[@DaichiTheBrawler]

Yeah man you talkin facts

[@Ch0c0lateChimp]

What I noticed about a lot of those "peaked in high school" types is that every other week they post a black screen on Snapchat or Instagram with the words "Fuck fakes" or "My haters watching my every move" and stuff like that.

[@codapapi]

Watching this I'm in senior high, sticking to my passion football ppl make fun of me playing it since it ain't popular and they think it's a girl sport. Soccer that is, plan on becoming proffessional later on I'm on the right track

[@Ozzianman]

​​​@@codapapi Tell that to any football hooligan and they would have been flattened within an inch of their lives. Regular Europeans would have seen them as weirdos. Football/Soccer is one of the more popular sports over here. If you think you got a shot at going pro, go for it.

[@Shmozone]

The best part about having had a bad highschool experience is that it was only up from there

[@danny9511]

You're pretty spot on(in my case) about 2 people becoming friends who initially hate each other. My current best friend and I hated each other and then we got into a physical fight. For some weird reason, we became friends right afterward. That was 15 years ago... damn.. I feel old

[@SPARKYSTHOTS]

I already know how it goes man

[@shake4259]

When two shinobi are powerful enough, they are able to read each other's thoughts simply by an exchange of fists, without uttering a single word

[@ARTEMIX888]

The fight somehow makes you grow closer

[@Zincccotw]

I swear bruh

[@gavinrichards101]

I gotta tell you guys. this school year today, is my worst school year I have ever experience.

[@SZ_99]

You're gonna be told high school will be "the best years of your life". Then, you're gonna be told college will be "the best years of your life". Then, you'll graduate or drop out or never even go, and be told "Your 20's are gonna be the best years of your life". Then, you're gonna have more money from working, and be told "Your 30's are your time to shine". It literally never ends. The best time will always be the present, and what you make of it. Make the best of where you are now, no matter where you are in life. Some shit gets harder, some shit gets easier.

[@frankiemartin3333]

Wow…… im 26 and that is some wise words right there.

[@carperfjord8748]

Amen!!

[@Spacebartreal]

yeah but you will be told middle school is the worst time of your life

[@Anton43218]

Yeah, nah. Never was there a best years of my life. It was mostly all terrible. Either a slave to school then slave to an employer.

[@DefinitelyNotPeter]

Never thought I’d see pure wisdom like this while looking at KZbin comments

[@jommisalami]

I was homeschooled all my life and never went to high school but this applies to my life still. This is just the best advice for teens and young adults bro, ty

[@Tayanator]

You didn't miss much

[@ghost_1153]

​@@Tayanatoryeah he did socializing yeah thats important just being around people your age is character development. Socializing is not being popular, just being around there is socializing and every human needs it. How are you even going to make your first friends if youre homeschooled? Unless you do sports or sth you wont even experience what its like to "hang out"

[@kirby-y9k]

Lucky

[@shad0w7x56]

How to not peak at high school: Don’t let laziness, fear, pressure, (or whatever your dealing with) stop you from achieving success and happiness. Go for it, work for it, don’t give up on living life.

[@son_goku1390]

God bless you homie

[@shad0w7x56]

@@son_goku1390 thanks, you too.

[@joshuakhaos4451]

Preach dude!!

[@DanteSimoncini]

I am in high school right now its summer break and I have been working as an intern at a Garden I am very happy with my life right now. Will my life really be ruined because I was happy in high school?

[@shad0w7x56]

@@DanteSimonciniI don’t think so, since it seems like you have things figured out. I can’t say the same for myself though, I’m still trying build a life that I can be content with.

[@kiavalo]

I've been out of HS for a year now, and I've seen about 7 people who were "popular" in my grade post on social media about how they're depressed and miss their old friends. Majority of them went to the same university but it looks like a lot of them have already fallen out. I honestly think that a vast majority of people who were considered the popular pretty girls/jocks are going to fall off, especially after they turn 25 and realize that their looks aren't going to last forever. I think the only people who are popular who won't have high school as their peak are the really rich popular kids. Not the ones who are just upper middle class, but the actually rich ones.

[@milkylul8868]

well being popular doesn’t mean your gonna peak in highschool, it just means people like you so if you use that charisma to your advantage you can get really far in life

[@joshuawoo7026]

Anyone with high charisma and good looks will get pretty far

[@kiavalo]

@@milkylul8868 popular doesn’t = charisma. It’s even a stereotype that women who are attractive have very little personality.

[@heistbros8575]

@@kiavalo you don't need personality to be charismatic. If you are “popular” but no one actually likes you then your are only popularly shit talked.

[@stephaniejohnson5361]

Most actual rich kids usually have parents who work for their money. So even if they fall off they have their parents to guide them on the right path. Middle class kids don't have that luxury so it makes sense why they would fall off

[@kylerodriguez9111]

Here are some other tips not mentioned in this video: -Exercise -Sleep -Study smart -Gratitude journal -Meditate -Take risks and try new things -Have a hobby you’re passionate about -Look good and smell good -try not to waste time on games/social media

[@ir0nxh3art]

Fellow hamza enjoyer?

[@kylerodriguez9111]

That’s right

[@SamSucksAtLife-PuckNBaseball]

@@kylerodriguez9111W

[@Sven-ql3ch]

@@ir0nxh3art yeah feeling bad for yall

[@-Xen]

​@@Sven-ql3chyeah, guy's overrated

[@sacWeapons]

People tend to forget that high school is supposed to be the foundation of you life. You need to be studious and find the things your interested in so that you can graduate knowing what you want to do in life

[@iiCounted-op5jx]

me who got homeschooled: too late 💀

[@alienpig8279]

I’m in online school for highschool, but I still have a good social life, hobbies, life skills, people skills, straight A’s, etc. I feel very lucky that I don’t have to deal with the whole situation of peaking in highschool or not peaking. I’m just kinda living my life day to day, hanging out with friends, cooking homemade meals, and doing arts&crafts. Life is good rn and I’m happy this video was here to remind me of that :-)

[@clasherinotheone5249]

Cool for you I wish I could say the same 🥲 home schooling destroyed me and my life

[@johntest8092]

Tf? You school is STILL online?????

[@sgujuhgftyyuyy]

Online schooling has been around even before 👑 🦠

[@_Chessa_]

It’s great online works very well for you. You’ll probably get many whom disagree but it’s okay. Some people do really well online while others don’t. There’s always going to be someone who won’t deal well with either because the home environment is traumatic and harsh or the school environment is traumatic and harsh. Some poor kids have both bad homes and school environments. But I’m glad it’s great for you OP. :) hope you have a good time day by day like you have been. And continue to. I think many of us wish we had that. Lol

[@flyingdoggo316]

@@clasherinotheone5249 home schooling destroyed me too. Maybe not my entire life but just the high school experience

[@haokhang1418]

As a current high schooler, the only thing that I’d consider as a “high” moment in my high school life is when I went to a nearby water park with my friends. That’s it, and I’m happy with that since I don’t need a lot to be happy. (I’m a freshman/soon to be sophomore)

[@JulietteVeronica1201]

I peaked socially in high school but I peaked academically in college. Yes I am disappointed I didn’t make a lot of friends but I’m proud of my grades and hard work. Hopefully when I graduate I can manage my anxiety better around people and make friends through work.

[@mrgodzillaraptors8632]

That’s good

[@MichaelTurner856]

Good luck! I promise you can make friends

[@OHHHHUSBANT]

Good job, hopefully the degree will be useful

[@bren.nan_]

same man, i'm not too social nowadays in college but i definitely and excelling academically

[@moisesberducido1248]

There is a probablility y the friends you made in college or early working days could be your best friends and be more estable and caring that the people you know in HS.

[@thelordofcow5639]

I used the advanced strategy in highschool called "being a friendly ghost". 99.9% of the school didn't know I even existed, but those who did thought I was a pretty chill guy. as for bullies, I would always fight back. mama didn't raise no bitch. I only got messed with a few times and I got suspended for a few days but they didn't mess with me from then on.

[@dusanstojsin4938]

I had the same "friendly ghost" strategy but there was like no bullying in my school because everyone was on their phone scrolling on TikTok.

[@danteng4529]

Peaking in hs is the worst thing that could happen to anyone. When I was in hs, I never had the looks or swag , was constantly laughed at and used mainly for my intelligence after which everyone kicked me to the curb except the guys who were sort of outcasts like myself . I got rejected by every girl I liked too . Basically hs was a tragic play for me but fast forward almost 6 years later I upgraded myself , about graduating with my bsc in computer systems engineering, extra certifications here and there in cyber security, a body that none of the guys who used to laugh at me could come close to at present and much better circumstances in general. I'm definitely not where I wanna be just yet but one thing I know for sure is that the best is yet to come. If you're going through the same thing I went through young fella reading this just keep your head up. It gets better as long as you keep working on yourself . Late bloomers usually bloom the best . You may need to cut everyone off after graduation and go off the grid but trust me it'll be worth it in the end . I love you.

[@kfcfingerlicker9292]

Dude.... you look fuckin fire. How were you even rejected?

[@danteng4529]

@@kfcfingerlicker9292 it's one of the mysteries of life that I'm not sure I'll ever have the answer to my friend. Recently the Greek girl I was seeing dipped as well without an explanation as to why she left. I guess being a good person these days only gets you hurt more than anything but regardless I'll keep walking the righteous path and making sure to keep elevating and moving forward and upwards

[@Mark-nx5pk]

You look like you’d be the one rejecting girls

[@tommyhofer1176]

"late bloomers bloom the best" that's some real ass shit I feel like I'm definitely a late bloomer

[@lemonke5341]

@@tommyhofer1176lmao

[@PierceNiro]

Unfortunately I was a people pleaser. Always avoided situations but I realized I too got into crappy situations where I embarrassed my whole life without understanding why I did that. Point is know who you down for and whose down for you. At the end how many friends can one keep up with? They say keep your circle small for a reason. I hope this message makes sense.

[@gektoast4968]

I think it does, thanks

[@Ugh-jr9ue]

It does, thanks fr

[@quackquack5844]

Tbh the wake up call for me was when my own "close" friend group started making shit up about me. I realized that I was pleasing them n it pissed me off bc it blocked me from meeting amazing ppl! In the end, I cut them off n acted as if they're ghosts

[@starzz7235]

As someone who just graduated high school, I can say this is all true. The social system that is there, is completely dependent on you. Not falling into peer pressure and kicking it with the group that really matters/ being alone is where I found relief. Stay strong guys. Your life in high school is simply temporary, and will fade into a memory.

[@JohnDaDong93]

I have always been socially awkward due to my autism, but being gifted in sports helped me with that a little bit, as it kinda brought me into that social group. Because of those things, I ended being a guy who was cool with a lot of people, but didn’t have too many close friends I hung out with all the time. It affected me, and at times I tried too hard to be popular and bring attention to myself. One piece of advice I’ll give to any HS that read this is, don’t change who you are for the sole purpose of trying to be popular or trying to fit in. Be you, and the right people will stick around.

[@sintempest760]

Our case are similar..I’m socially awkward due to my stutter.. and I have low self esteem cuz I’m overweight and people call me fat and ugly and some mock my stutter. But now I been going to gym and im buff and I looks pretty good now but I still got stutter but is getting better.

[@SierNotsruht]

I don't think you can be gifted in sports...

[@libbym-b932]

I’m autistic and it feels like you’ve literally just written what I’m going through right now…!

[@mrtrollnator123]

Exactly bro be yoself bro don't change just to fit in bro don't give in 😭😭😭

[@mrtrollnator123]

​@@SierNotsruhtyou can

[@AidenRKrone]

At the first high school I attended, my friend group and I were such outcasts that even the outcasts didn't want anything to do with us. We were either actively avoided or completely ignored. I definitely didn't peak in high school. I graduated high school in 2015 but I didn't start peaking until 2020.

[@johnnymatee]

hell yeah, happy for you homie!

[@StardustSpiritDragon]

Same goes with my friends we were the 4 amigos and overall we just chillin and just talk philosophy and life

[@mastertrey4683]

Even being an outcast, its nice to have a group and feel like you belong even if some asshole kids pick on you and your friends from time to time. Theres nothing worse than not having a place to sit at lunch everyday. Now being a loner, that shit sucks. Wouldnt suck so bad if you had a place where you could just go be alone

[@Merlodica]

As someone who graduated in 2014 and started gradually getting better in 2021 I can relate.

[@yungbloodas3789]

Don’t peak not even rn, if u peak that means things will get worse from now. It doesn’t have to. Imo u never wanna peak ever, at least I never want to. Just be better, better than my previous self and better than my next self.

[@DaYemenball]

I don’t do sports, I listen to music that isn’t English (mostly German), play warthunder and other mil sim games 85 hours a goddamn day, and I don’t like being popular. I have had to deal with people thinking I’m weird and trying to force me to like football and country music. The very first thing you mentioned in this video, I already reject everyone’s criticism and it has worked amazingly. I have a nice small friend group of 4 other people and I like it. We love fucking around in the same games I love playing. We yap about it all the time in public because it’s FUNNY. We don’t negotiate with haters and come up with real life attack plans. We aren’t very open to new people and we don’t let people leave very easily. This has been a thing throughout middle school and my highschool career and I will keep it going on as long as I’m there. I don’t care what they say and I might be the only person who wants to keep my virginity my entire life. Why? Because I find joy through achieving things like building my own BMP-1, making my own video game, and I don’t need other people’s approval. Also, I don’t find anime appealing unless they have historically accurate tanks and no tiny girls.

[@chachies695]

Honestly for the friend thing I had it kinda rough I either talked with people who I thought were friends ended up just wanted to know me to make fun of me or other people that I just hung out with just cause my teachers classrooms were empty

[@SPARKYSTHOTS]

You gotta develop an eye for that kinda thing

[@chachies695]

@@swagkillayolonoscopesgg man I hated high school I just tolerated it for that diploma and my favorite teachers come to find out my parents thought I would never graduate and had schools ready for me in case I needed a GED

[@sleptember2631]

Bro I think you just Sum’d up my entire freshmen year better then I think I have

[@MatteoDough]

Just dont have friends. You dont need em anyways

[@iiCounted-op5jx]

brutal

[@goldiekoi935]

Just because you don’t peak in your 20’s doesn’t mean you peak in high school

[@StuckInALockerRoom]

Fr tho

[@dozergames2395]

I member joking with my bother im a highschool peaker He looked at me like a pissed on his shows and said "your fucking 18 Ray you literally have 20 years to change that outcome"

[@HaiRune]

@@dozergames2395 Yeah you deserved that lmao. Literally 2 years from now you’ll be 20 thinking your 18 year old self was a long time ago

[@sonzu-officialmusicchannel640]

@@HaiRune Can confirm. 18 feels like forever ago yet I’m still doing the same shit about to hit 21.

[@tuelzalt]

I'm alittle older at 29 and I just started to peak. It feels way better to peak later in you 20s than early or teens. My 2 YT channels started blowing up and my merch. Between both channels I gained 700k subs and lofe changed over night. I was always alil nerdy but hung with the lit dudes back in HS. I feel like I'm doing the best out of my whole class now and this is just the beginning fr. Since I went viral last year I started working out and now got the crazy body I can say my peak is just beginning now

[@casual6026]

I peaked at kindergarten 💀💀💀💀

[@Dylan-ov6ed]

I peaked at the daycare 😭

[@casual6026]

@@Dylan-ov6ed

[@BreadGood_21]

I peaked in the womb

[@greatscottbatman7470]

I peaked when my parents decided to have a baby.

[@void_dw]

I haven’t peaked yet

[@kaylar5178]

I remember before I started high school people went around saying “The friends you make in High school are the ones for life” meanwhile all the friends I made I ended up forgetting exist and haven’t seen since 2018 lol... but that’s totally fine cause I consider people in my family my friends and it’s hard to maintain friendships when the only thing you have in common with them is your past.

[@ihatethatrepairmen4255]

My father was going to visit our great uncle's funeral but the bus went haywire midway so he had to go to the nearest village by foot, he got a lift from a guy, the car was hit by a truck after just 10 minutes and the man who gave my father a lift became so stressed that he started crying, my father just came back to house and the man came with him as a guest, he lived in our house for a month after that, my father is still friends with him to this day

[@ibrokemyownheart4953]

I had the worst years in my life in middle school and high school. I definitely did not peak through all the emotional trauma I went through lol

[@samiam2003]

damn

[@anotherrandomguy8871]

Yeah it’s the same here, middle school and highschool sucked, it was not the peak at all. Sure my senior year that I’m about to graduate is my “peak” of school beyond elementary school, but it still sucks, as the people are still dramatic, racist, loud, and creepy, even the teachers. it’s the same story from your parent “oh it’ll get better this heat because the kids are more focused on themselves” but that’s bull.

[@3lle272]

Same here. Glad I got out of there

[@theaqua1517]

@ibrokemyownheart4953 I am very sorry to hear that . School can really suck ,and apparently you are one of the unlucky ones. Hope you are doing well

[@tohro6969]

Yup loner from middle school to highschool spent reading books in school. I only like pe class.

[@Marconi011]

Just started as a freshman in Highschool. Thank you for this. I was so scared of the “social hierarchy” cause I am one of the nice kids with good grades. I’m so worried about being myself in school. But this video helped. I got a good group of friends and good grades. My hobbies may be weird to some but why should I care. Thank you. You got yourself a sub ❤

[@ttaintedsorrow]

i’m a sophomore in hs and i’m honestly rlly glad videos like this exist. i’m an outcast naturally because of my interests and autism and spent a lot of time cleaning up my image to fit in, even though its kinda dumb to do all that for something as temporary as popularity. thanks for speaking on this stuff

[@jmalik1938]

I finished highschool 3 years ago but I will say I am just like you. Very specific interests and a bit autistic too. Do not think you have to fit in. It’s only temporary. Almost all the friends I have moved on. And I don’t talk to them anymore. Even during college years should be the best time you focus on yourself and your own mental health. Once your done with your education and you start on your career job, then you can start worrying bout relationships and all that

[@SofieNTiny]

@@cake6683I feel you. I’m a girl too so when I walk down the halls and see all the “pretty” girls in huge groups I feel left out and like I don’t fit in. But then I remind myself that I have my bestie and thats all I really need. Love ya and wish you the best ❤❤

[@duerphykat8809]

@@cake6683 I will say try making guy friends if girls are too superficial. In my experience with guy friends as long as your personality shines you’ll fit right in

[@dream1430]

So you are saying you feel better at the idea that people will start doing bad after highschool ?

[@Ch0c0lateChimp]

Speaking to you as well as everyone else in this thread. Although cleaning up a bit is a good thing, don't let it compromise who you are. If you pretend to be someone that you're not then it's gonna screw you over in the long run. If you switch yourself up just to be "popular" then you're gonna be stuck hanging out with some very boring people who most likely won't talk to you after HS. Here's what you do, and I know it's easier said than done but you just gotta start hanging out with people who share similar interests. Talk to them for a bit then invite yourself to hangouts.

[@jetcarr7258]

What helped me not peak in high school is having a plan AFTER high school. Whether that's finding a place to work, continuing to work at your current job, going to college, joining the army/navy/marines/etc, getting into trading or stocks, volunteering at social events or charities, continuing your hobbies... WHATEVER IT IS, it'll probably help you find meaning to your life after you graduate high school. If you're still in high school and you don't know what to do with the rest of your life after you graduate, that's fine. I spent my entire senior year figuring out what I wanted to study because I was unsure my entire life. I didn't apply to any universities and didn't earn any athletic scholarships, so I went to community college to study computer science and run track. I'm now entering my sophomore year, I earned a steady retail job, and I'm looking to run sprints and throwing javelin all year. I'm set, and you can be, too, if you take the time to figure it out. But let's say you can't figure out what to do with the rest of your life, or that you graduated, didn't have a plan, and now you're stuck. TALK TO SOMEBODY. Whether that be your parents, a knowledgeable sibling or friend, a successful family member, or even if you want to talk to a random businessperson... there's people out there that'll guide you. My friend right now is stuck between attending a community college to work towards an education or join the Navy; his parents are about to kick him out because he's working a low-paying fast food job and he has little to no future in sight for him. He was FRUSTRATED, so I got him a personal meeting with my counselor and helped him meet with a Navy recruit, so that they could educate him on the benefits of attending CC or joining the Navy. He now understands both and is making his decision this month. *YOU DON'T HAVE TO PEAK IN HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, BECAUSE YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO.* Whatever you want to do with your life is 100% in your control. - Side Note: For all my high school athletes out there... JUCO sports are NO JOKE, I promise you. You have to have an insane work ethic and mentality to earn the slightest interest in universities. JUCO sports aren't for everyone, but if you're determined and you stay on top of your grades, you will earn your schools.

[@TheRealObama420]

your a good friend for setting him up to network with others.

[@sithknight7740]

Agree with all of this. I had a plan when I was in high school for after I graduate, but I ended up having to start from scratch again my senior year after a wombo combo of COVID hitting and my parents dissuading me for the past 4 years. I was going to enlist, I wasn't dumb, I was in good shape and figured it was not only my ticket out of my state, but also an opportunity to pick up good skills and leave. I had no interest in college, too many useless choices and I saw right through its bullshit. But due to world events I ended up going to a 4 year for a year and absolutely hated nearly every second, and being stubborn as I am, transferred to a 2 year that was much closer to home, and now finally graduating with an Associates at the end of Spring. Could've graduated last Spring, but I decided to look into a different route which backfired miserably. So, I'll be coming up on 4 years out of HS now, and if I'm going to build upon to what was already said, I'll say two things. One, don't go to a 4 year college unless you know EXACTLY what you want to do, and know what to do after you graduate and two, don't let ANYONE dissuade, discourage or divert you from your plan. It's something I seriously regret and I could've left this place 4 years ago and be in a better position, and I hate that I gave in, but I was 17 at the time. At 21 I now know much better to not allow that, and I'll probably enlist atleast by next January, as I have some work ahead of me, as well as some matters to wrap up. Long comment sorry. TLDR: If you have a plan, stick with it. Don't second guess yourself. Ever.

[@gloriousbastard3319]

Graduated 5 years ago, was a social outcast and the general "bullied nerd" (not exactly bullied but eeeeeh), was constantly surrounded by beautiful, popular, rich kids and adults who kept telling me that my teen years are "the best years of my life and it'll only get worse". And now that I look back to it I realise I've been lied to. I've been duped, bamboozeled. I'm living my best life rn, free from the predatory confines of the school society. I wonder how those who's peaked in my high schools are doing now. I've met a former classmate recently. They've made me coffee and it was so... fucking... weird. Like, I remember them putting gum in my hair and now I'm ordering them to put more cream in my coffee. And the funniest thing was that I didn't even feel any particular triumph or satisfaction from it, it just felt weird. Edit: wow, I really didn't expect this comment to blow up. Thank you all for the likes. I hope you've at least had a chuckle if you've read it till the end. Happines will come your way sooner or later, don't let life discourage you. And if you're still in high school, good luck out there!

[@mastertrey4683]

“It’ll only get worse” thats just another way to say “I peaked in high school”

[@pyr4625]

Bros literally the “beat it chick” meme 💀

[@marioskapetanakis]

You should have felt satisfaction. Those people were bullying you . And look at them now ! Living as small nobodies serving you coffee! You should have told yourself i beat them!.

[@DezuFuck]

What's considered your "Best life"

[@gloriousbastard3319]

@@marioskapetanakis nah, I think I've grown past pettines at this point. If anything, I felt deep sympathy for them. Plus, it's not like I've never beat their ass either. Teenagers can be unreasonably stupid and cruel, so it's just water under the bridge as far as I'm concerned. We've actually had a nice chat with them

[@gulagbatman1318]

One piece of advice for younger people in high school (I'm 23): If you have really close friends,then ask yourself if you plan on having them as a part of your life for the foreseeable future after school. We're talking 5 - 10 years+. If the answer is yes, then you'll have to actively make an effort to keep those relationships. Plan out activities to do together in your young adult life. Why? Everyone will be so focused on becoming an adult that they'll have little time to hang out. It's an easy way to lose relationships. If the answer is no, then don't just disappear on them. That's a fast way to become depressed when you realise you had no friends to begin with. You gotta make things clear now. Also, actually save money. It will be exciting earning your own money for the first time. But you really need to save 45-50% of your paychecks. In just 3 years, you'll thank yourself for that. No older adult respects you or treats you like an equal. Just because they're older, doesn't mean they're smarter. Half of them can't even raise their kids right. So screw what they think and just work to become the best version of yourself. And work towards your goal. P.s Stay away from overeating. You're mother's not there anymore to slap your PP when you do something that's not good for you. You gotta slap your own PP. 😂

[@KK-qm8bo]

As someone who never peaked in high-school, It's so weird to for anything to peak now because we're so used to being in the background and not having a social life. So when I suddenly began making friends in college it was crazy because I always assumed college would be the same as high school. But trust me. College really hit different in both good and bad ways. Don't listen to anything your high-school teacher tells you about what college is gonna be like because most of the time it's the opposite. It's pretty chill and there's no social pressure unless your into the Greek Life. The work can be crazy but most professors will also be chill and actually treat you like an adult. And not to sound petty, but it feels so good to see the people who where pieces of shit get a well deserved reality check. They got so comfortable acting like a fool in high-school that when they finally go out into the world its only a matter of when they mess with the wrong person cuz they don't know how to be mature.

[@xXphantom9030Xx]

My physique was the best in highschool. Was 175 and could do 40 pull ups. Then i fell off. Highest i weighted was 230. Now im down to 185. I wont let it end like this. Ill make it and go beyond

[@naahhshigatsu7724]

Trust you stranger

[@GraniteLazy]

Good luck man 🔥

[@Pink_pr1ncess]

At least you were able to shake off that weight and continue with your life 👑 keep pushing

[@seenitalready]

Bro 40? Uninterrupted?

[@Бобёр-ю8г]

gl man, just remember to stay consistent

[@marcospunkposermedina4819]

As someone who was an outcast and considered a misfit. The amount of people I saw reach “their peak” in high school were all the same. All were narcissistic of the car they drove, the high body counts they had, the amount of women/men they dated, but all dressed the same, sweater pjs and slippers. As for myself, I always dressed casual proper and all that, and people would question why I was dressed like that, like I was a businessman or something. Because to me it’s to be and feel professional. I never had any close friends in high school, I was often in one group or another and would fall out from time to time especially the pandemic, but by the time senior year rolled around, I always hung out by myself, because I always preferred it that way compared to other seniors who were going out to get wasted and wake up hungover the next morning. I did have “friends” in senior year but they were all the same and I wasn’t very close to them and never will, and didn’t even share the same interests. I was always eager to learn, work, and observe. I collect books, movies, vinyl, and all such while my friends in senior year all went out to party and all that other crap. I remember they wanted me to go out with them to go party, but I declined and told them I’m not wasting my hard earned money to wake up with a bad headache, instead, I was gonna continue to buy and collect books to which they didn’t agree with my choice and were pissed about it, but it didn’t matter or bother me because I was being myself in the process. Since I recently had just graduated (class of 23’) I’m better off pursuing my own passions in life while my friends in senior year still want me to hangout with them but I’m done with high school and I’m never going back again, and I’m never hanging out with them ever again because I’m moving on with life.

[@Loader2K1]

Back in the early 2010s, I rekindled a short-lived friendship with a guy that peaked in high school HARD, as we were in high school in the late 1990s. He absolutely could NOT or would NOT shut up about his high-school years.

[@hyperhero12]

As a continuation of this: don’t peak in college and build up to your peak throughout your entire life. So that when you finally do die of old age, it will end on a high note.

[@iiCounted-op5jx]

facts but other than money what will I build up lol

[@CoolTitanium68]

I completely agree with this. I never had a lot of friends when I was in High School. I knew everyone and was alright with most of them, but I realized halfway through High School that I need to stop caring what others think of me. It wasn’t until earlier this year where I really worked on myself.

[@frankisin]

I graduated HS in 2014 & finished my engineering degree in 2019. My best days came after I was done with school. Stay up Kings & Queens ❤

[@WhiteOut-]

Might i mind asking, what type of engineering and have you gotten a job relating to it? I'm beginning my first year of college with civil engineering as my major haha

[@frankisin]

@@WhiteOut-, Hi, I majored in computer engineering, working as a fullstack rn. You can’t go wrong w civil. Especially if you’re more of hands on type person. If you’re on the fence take some CS courses. You got time. Best of luck to you!

[@francovlla]

Respect, engineering is hard as hell

[@2024happiness_]

@@frankisinengineering from where?

[@somethingawesome1462]

@@WhiteOut-plus civil engineers have a really high average age. So in the next few years, you might see more openings

[@superboixl3038]

In my opinion it is easy to peak in high school because the amount of work needed to appear smart for college then adulthood

[@SPARKYSTHOTS]

Eh if you look at it like that I guess

[@whoisnobodi]

Graduated 11 years ago..Class of 2012 But so many people fall off and live in that age of 18 for years. If you’re not fitting in, liking things the majority dislike…forget all that and focus on what makes you happy. It took me too long to learn this lesson myself but hopefully whoever reads this get this. Don’t do it because others want you to, do it because YOU want to. Follow your happiness whatever it maybe and enjoy your journey! ✌🏾😌

[@gmclop2338]

this should be shown to every freshman. It will hopefully incentivize them to actually participate in more activities rather than act lazy because that's the "cool thing" to do. Cuz, I know I did some of that and I wish I didn't.

[@Dr.Clorox3914]

I graduated high school 3 years ago an outcast, and this video made me feel better about that. There was once a time when I wanted to make friends on high school, but I grew to despise my classmates because they were all the same, they were like the people this guy described in this video, and it pissed me off because they were literally npcs. I'm glad that I was different, and now I have friends in college because I'm surrounded by people who went through something similar. This is great advice for those who are still in high school, especially for people in their freshman year, I'm really glad I found this, and now that I think about it, I loved quarantine because I didn't have to be around those infuriating npcs

[@DetroitZeal]

Most bots move and think the same to fit in with most people. The peers I was around made me more conscious, the more I wanted no one around me. U don't learn to have friends but, use them to learn from their point of view just to evolve beyond them. I'm the leader in the group back then, if u not then u can't lead yourself or anyone.

[@rchaelk2319]

Bro, who calls people npcs. 💀

[@23music-kg3mu]

I’m a freshman in 9th grade i care about what people think I don’t kno why even when I say I don’t want to I need help to not care

[@itrashcant7947]

Wowww you’re so different and quirky!1!! I can see why you were an outcast. Imagine unironically calling people npcs.

[@Dr.Clorox3914]

@@itrashcant7947 I don't remeber asking for your opinion

[@Scarshadow666]

Feeling that you've peaked in highschool is one thing, but I've seen so many comments from adults about how much they've missed childhood, long before they were even in middle school and/or high school (especially as the responsibilities and turmoils of adulthood weighs down people). My advice is that: you're life is what you make of it, and that it's important to practice mindfulness skills to be aware of how you're perspective and habits are affecting your life and mental health. As an adult, I can look back on my high school days recognizing how some parts of it were okay in some ways (and being definitely not-so-great in other ways), but I would never wish to relive my high school experiences as I've worked hard on my self-development as an adult (and still working on my self-development). A lot of my experience growing up was hard-won.

[@chvrro]

I been rocking wit your channel for a bit now, safe to say I'm here for the ride. I'm definitely not peaking in high school, ain't gonna let that happen

[@SPARKYSTHOTS]

W mentality. I appreciate the love bro you got this👌🏾

[@DaKingKayden]

Sometimes it feels like I didnt peak in high school, but dipped (I was a nerd)

[@jackblack543]

Don’t ever let up, don’t ever get complacent, and don’t be afraid to embrace change. As someone who took a while to find his way after high school, this is good advice

[@AnthonyBueno-wj2xi]

When your peers don’t understand what it means putting food on the table, you can’t connect with them. My family was poor so everyone has to work to provide for the family. I have no regrets, it taught me resilience, responsibility, and work ethic. Grow up fast has it up and down.

[@paolaanimator]

Personally, I enjoyed my time in University more than High School years, and I've already graduated since then. I like to keep myself busy by learning new skills and it's nice to be able to relax at home and spend some time with my family. I look up local events happening in the city and I attend there because it's nice to just enjoy the events and meet new people. It's wild it's already post pandemic era, it goes to show how fast time flies by, so make the most of your time and always make sure you're working on improving yourself.

[@zadock6370]

so far my experience at college has been better than the entirety of middle and highschool and possiblly all the time before college.

[@tigerchild3676]

Same here. I’ve done way more in my college years than in high school.

[@HaiRune]

College is objectively better for sure

[@DetroitZeal]

College's is good enough for some, others need more to succeed. I hope all newbies find their way.

[@mattmatthews1398]

Was pretty much a loner in high school, didn't have many friends just because i didn't like associating with anyone that cared too much about their image. After I got out i worked full time for two years, afforded my own place and comfortable lifestyle, then joined the marines and started online classes. Half of my former classmates have either continued to work at their low paying high school job, had kids early, or just haven't put in much effort into their lives. High school can be fun at times but accept that most people you will never see or hear from again and it's pointless to try and win everyone's favor in lieu of working for yourself

[@iiCounted-op5jx]

"didn't have many friends" so this is implying that you had SOME friends which means u weren't a loner

[@theaqua1517]

​@@iiCounted-op5jx I think he meant that he wasn't really sociable not that he didn't talk to anyone but okay,you do you Being popular at school is not all that important once you graduate If that's not your main goal in life. The important thing is to be able to enjoy life and live it how you like it . Whatever will happen will happen

[@ebonydarknessdementiaraven4610]

u could literally be the most agreeable, kind, fairest person and ppl are still gonna find a way to not like you. don't waste ur time in high school trying to have everyone like u cuz they won't. as long as ur not an awful human being - I promise there will be someone that will wanna be ur friend (u gotta make some of the effort tho cuz they will give up eventually)

[@TheDudeliestDude]

I'm in high school right now and I honestly have NO CLUE how the hell ANYONE could say they peaked in high school. Either my experience is just boring right now or I just hate school that fucking much. People act like the freaking early 2010's Disney Channel shows is JUST LIKE HIGH SCHOOL MAN LOOK AT HOW EXCITING AND FUN THAT LOOKS! Maybe back then but now it's just friggin boring. It's just school but it's a little harder and there's "more stuff to do" I don't understand anyone who says they thought high school was awesome. I think they're full of shit. Though I'm only a sophomore, so *MAYBE* that might change but I doubt it. If anything, I peaked when I was 8 years old. Because I was actually happy back then.

[@WolfgangXP65-67]

FAAAAAAAAAAACTS I peak at 8 and am a soph too fr.

[@marcusc-lf2rj]

Exactly bro. I peaked when I super naive, and was running around making friends anywhere.

[@jessenkunda1487]

Coming from a person who had little friendships and no recognition in high school, I thought that I was supposed to peak during that time but it’s kinda refreshing. Granted I really wanted to be with the cool people.

[@iiCounted-op5jx]

I had to do high school online and never even got to go irl, still feel like my life is over tbh

[@rcmastergamer1800]

Popularity pyramid speaks facts. If anybody above you in that hierarchy tries to bring you down in highschool, you gotta push harder out of spite so that, in a few years, you get to see that neanderthal working behind the counter at the Arby's you go to on weekends to feed your wife and kids. As for friends, staying chill around everybody like you're 'good homies' with them is better than being mocked. They say to express yourself, but if you can't handle being named a miniature Johnny Test then you gotta save your friend group personality for when you're in the spot to do so.

[@inablackout1539]

In highschool now (10th grade) , and gotta say, you right. I'm not exactly peaking, but I've got a small friend group and real plans for the future. Today, I worked with someone on the school staff to see what job opportunities I could have. Highschool isn't everything, it is the foundation for your future.

[@aabahdjfisosososos]

Noooo really?

[@clashingflames]

9:44 man did not have to out me like that

[@SPARKYSTHOTS]

I been there too don’t worry

[@polishmushroom6633]

You cant fall off when you never were up

[@luana2778]

😂😂😅😢

[@Observer-3913]

You might have further to fall tho

[@jebcity]

This hits hard. When I was coming into high school my mindset was trying to be more forceful happy and try be a people pleaser. Even when I get friends as the days go by I always get home questioning myself “Is this what I really wanted”. I’m at the end of high school with friends that I made with a fake persona instead of genuine love. Guys, be real to yourself and never put yourself into a idea of fitting in a general conception of yourself.

[@thebatbag]

I graduated way in 2017, and this is all facts. Honestly, now that I'm older I can say that high school meant nothing, or at least that it is just not that serious. I did not peak, and it was not worth the emotional and mental pressure that I put on myself and that others put on me back then. The best part was graduating and leaving. I may not have started with a solid foundation when I got to college, but I'm in a much better place in life now.

[@mkk_privv6]

This is why being silent throughout school builds growth once you’ve finished education

[@gimmeyourrights8292]

I believe I peaked in high-school, It was one year before the lockdown and I was finally going to be able to get a lead role in a play (I'm a theatre kid), and then the lock down happened. Luckily for me, I was able to audition online and I did get the part BUT I couldn't go to the school because my dad was worried about the virus and I had to give the part to someone else. It was one of the saddest moments of my life. Since then it's just been online community College and a Walmart job.

[@SPARKYSTHOTS]

It’s not too late for you bro. You sound like you lost your hunger. Get back into it.

[@gimmeyourrights8292]

@@SPARKYSTHOTS Thanks Bro, I'll subscribe because of the encouraging words.

[@CA-vy8et]

Hey, at least you have your life somewhat together, with a decent head on your shoulders. Walmart isn’t top tier but you have a job, AND go to school, there’s a lot of people who can’t say that. Give yourself more credit.

[@alexcuevas5633]

If you're passionate about theater, you'll most definitely have a bright future bro🙏🏽

[@skeletonnoise6178]

Least you going to school dawg

[@a-linn]

I was a people pleaser and there is so much I regret. This is very insightful and I hope everyone takes this advice

[@gliiitched]

Definitely was a people pleaser here. I had a lot of friends, but only one or two actually would hang out with me. Quarantine basically saved me there. Seriously. It made me entirely reconsider who I surrounded myself with, and from my sophomore year until graduation, I had some of the best friends I could have ever asked for and enjoyed myself more than I ever have since before my adolescence. Then I graduated, and it just all stopped, but not because I lost my position in relation to school, but because I was a mask. The perception of 'me' that I cultivated merely was a veil of expectations others have put onto me, everything down to the core of my identity and the social roles I was meant to fulfill with my body, and my thusly, predetermined life. My ego died when my eggshell cracked, but this gives me an opportunity that I haven't had in my life: a clean slate, a story I can write for myself, as the person I was always meant to be.

[@lizanya6433]

i was bullied hella in middle school and now i’m a senior about to graduate and i win prom king. my social circle has only expanded since freshman year and i didn’t have to change anything about me. still, even after i’ve had a glow-up (socially, not physically) i see myself still in that victim mentality when i get around people who were bullying me or cool people i like who were friends with my bullies. this being said, i’m rlly afraid of peaking in high school. i feel like i will because although i was bullied for being weird and was a social recluse, i still never have gotten good grades or been good at school/keeping up with assignments. still, i know im smart. bad at math for sure, but i know im good at writing essays and im very creative and good at things that require creativity. on top of that, i pick things up quickly and im a sponge for knowledge, it’s just hard to imagine people patient enough for someone like me are out there. the only real reason i have never had good grades is because i have a hard time keeping up with assignments. i have like two time settings; now, and not now. i have to pay $40 because i didn’t know i had my AP government test. im really bad with keeping up with this kind of stuff and that’s a basic life skill everyone needs for success. i also don’t feel like i will peak in high school because honestly if this is the best my life is gonna get, it’s time to wrap it up fr.

[@somethingawesome1462]

I was also the prom king when I was in hs and it still gets better as long as you have a plan. I excell in math so I finished my BA in Electrical engineering and have a great starting salary. So I get to travel a lot (I’ve been to Curacau and Spain this year). You don’t have to know exactly, but just having a direction/estimate goals is nessary

[@lizanya6433]

@@somethingawesome1462 i was prom king too! and yes, it took me a while, but i’ve now decided i want to go to college. i’ve enrolled for the winter and i rlly hope i don’t fail.

[@lizanya6433]

@@xoxopreppyemi ik girl college board is BS

[@cocothepumpkin256]

As long as you have something going on for you, you should be fine. Like being nice

[@Gabriel-bu6ln]

Great stuff. I'm 27 and work in an IT office lmao, the same applies here as well. People here talk too much shit / gossip and treat it like high school instead of just minding their own business and doing the actual work. These are just good lessons for life in general. Cheers man.

[@angeloayala2136]

Graduated in 21, honestly while I had good memories in High School, I'm glad that shit is over because there was a lot of BS I didn't want to deal with anymore, it was hard at first but I'm finding my way now and I feel happy because of it

[@exeggutivejudge3747]

Same here. Honestly the pandemic was lowkey a blessing in disguise for me

[@thiagoteles821]

I'm brazillian, and a great advantage that I think we have here is that high school isn't a big deal, in Brazil we aren't influenced to think high school is so important, basically it's just elementary school again, but you're older. Actually we tend to think the very opposite, we have in our minds beforehead that high school kinda suck, and we all prefer the schools from our childhoods.

[@joaovitorbortoluzdarosa1731]

Exatamente mano

[@leonardoambinder7114]

sim

[@Ozzianman]

In Norway, High School is where you decide what you are gonna do with your life. High School doubles as trade school, so you either learn a trade, or go for study specialisation for studies in university. I took a somewhat unconventional path. Trade + 2 year Apprenticeship - 2 years of Vocational School (grants general study competency) - 2 year break working to save money - Currently waiting until next year so I can apply to universities and colleges. The advantage is that I have had the opportunity to save quite a bit of money this way, and get some work experience. Not the fast path and I have failed a bunch along the way. But even when fighting depression, I have always managed to bounce back. Just gotta keep moving and not get stuck in a slog. Oh, also High School is chill compared to Middle School. Workload is a lot heavier in Middle School.

[@thiagoteles821]

​@@OzzianmanKeep going bro

[@N0rth_Star]

teen hood was mid hope 20s are better

[@ashdacraft]

I’m 34 and scared of the amount of dudes that talk about Highschool on dates. Men over the age of 30. Still very proud of class rings and 15 year old sports highlights.

[@somethingawesome1462]

“We almost won states!!”

[@ishkanark6725]

Oh YEAH!? Well I was the best basketball player 2 decades ago!

[@UnknownGamer-cw3uo]

Finished highschool in 2021 and went through school just keeping my shit to myself, my hobby was and has always been car stuff so when I finished school and wanted to go and do that I did and now I am but it was weird also watching everyone who was “cool” or “popular” fall off cause most of them now are pregnant or are spending there time doing drugs and shit and doing anything to get even a sniff off attention from anyone. As the guy who kept to himself and I have 4 very close friends that’s all you personally need. For anyone still in highschool keep yourself to yourself don’t stress about others etc. this video was also great and I’m kinda glad it came up on my feed :))

[@Progenitor666]

I peaked after high school during college / real life

[@SPARKYSTHOTS]

Don't say that get back on your shit

[@BitchChill]

Most people peak in highschool and college

[@k.cthedogofficialtheog]

What's peak?

[@gamercentral2417]

@@k.cthedogofficialtheog watch the first minute of the video. Basically the best moment of your life

[@federalbureauofinvestigati5549]

Thats what you get for being satanist turn back to god

[@capitainalex]

Bro tbh even though I couldn't tell wether or not people actually enjoyed my company or not in highschool. I still stayed true to myself by being a weird ass mf and sticking with two mfs that I'm still close with. Now that I'm heading to university in the fall I feel like the only way to go is up. Ive come a long way from when I was the weird kid that no one within a 5 mile radius would talk to in elementary and middle school. And to anyone reading this thats in highschool, done highschool, or are just starting, keep on trucking. Things are only going to go up from here

[@mynameisreallycool1]

I think I "peaked" in my sophomore year of college, just right up until the pandemic hit. I've been feeling stuck since, even though the pandemic is over. I've got a job, but I'm 23 and still live with my family, I hardly see my friends anymore, I've gotten back to self-harming, and I only have my associates degree. I am trying to get back on my feet though. I'm going back to college for my bachelor's and I'm hoping to learn some extra skills and hobbies while I'm at it.

[@otozm92]

If you are still striving to self improve you haven't peaked. you have the right mindset and that's what matters

[@DOG_EATER_1887]

Admittedly socially I'm a little unsatisfied atm. I grew up on the internet, so in many areas I'm incredibly culturally out of touch. For example, i live in the hood and i don't even know how basketball works. One time i was also caught watching an anime involving lolis in class aswell, and as a result, I've ended up with the position of the weird kid. I do have friends though, but none of them really talk to me outside of school which makes me wonder about my value to them. I think though, as I'm wrapping up middle school; it's probably not worth worrying about too much. For the moment I've decided I'm going to just focus on developing some actual skills so I don't end up at burger king, and put a little less emphasis on my social life. Ty for the vid, really got me thinking.

[@train123z]

Honestly all you really need to do is have a social life that makes you feel happy, even if it's a small group of friends that you talk to. Trying to be "popular" really won't help much when you're out of highschool and you inevitably lose contact with 99% of everybody.

[@InfinitRice]

I remember like 7 or 8 yrs ago this one kid named Zach who bullied me everyday because I brought a lucky star manga to school. He would always do stuff to get me into trouble. Before quarantine I learned that I have an IGA deficiency (meaning I get sick really easily and it can be really bad) Stayed inside for 2 and a half years and when I finally came back to school, Zach was wearing a naruto shirt. He was so embarrassed when he saw me, he tried to apologize and say that anime was “pretty dope” I just kinda laughed at him and walked away. 1 yr later and now he’s my friend.

[@GyrusBeatz]

Graduated HS in 2015, was definitely the class clown and made friends easily with virtually everybody. But at the same time ppl thought I was weird but theyd always follow that up with “but it’s a good type of weird”… why try and mask that as a compliment lol To be fair I had a good amount of girlfriends and I’ll say I was relatively cute, but ppl never really understood me I’d say. I was in sports (soccer, track, and football) and other extra curriculars. So I got around a lot to know ppl of all types in school. In my free time I hung with the stoner skaters simply cause their vibe was dope and I liked skateboard tricks (still do). Some of my best years in life was indeed in highschool, MAINLY my junior and senior years. And then when it was over it was still relatively fun.. up until I was 20. Once I hit 20/21 years old I was the most depressed I’ve ever been. I didn’t go off to college, my friends started becoming more bummy and kinda like burnouts and I saw myself right there with them. I KNEW I had to change something because I knew at a young age that I did not see myself at 20 years old being a bumass. So I got my shit together. Now what I’m bout to say may be controversial but this is what helped me get out of this funk and now start living my best life even more so than highschool: I joined the fucking army. Im 26 years old and I joined when I was 22 (turned 23 in basic) and I’m a SGT and have been in for 3 and a half years and I just re-enlisted for another 4. I’ve been to 5 countries, went to an airborne unit so I get to jump out of an airplane and I found myself a FANTASTIC community of soldiers who I call my family now. While the army has its hardships, the people I’ve met here and the experiences I’ve been able to share and have, turned my mentality and life around. I now have a wife and a daughter, we’re moving to colorado soon for my next contract and I couldn’t be happier. I’m in the best shape of my life and being able to now have a kid to explore the Rocky Mountains with and take vacations whenever is so amazing. I’ve been very lucky and I know any of you who may feel like you’re in a rut or worried about what to do with yourself just remember this: You are a product of your environment. You’re only as good as the people yo I keep around you. If you hanging with bumasses, chances are you’re going to be one until you turn yourself around and find like minded individuals who are determined as you to make a better life for themselves. You got this

[@OHHHHUSBANT]

Nice try recruiter

[@ChrisPBacon-zt6jg]

Everyone that starts on varsity football becomes a town celebrity in my small town and when I joined that group last year as a sophomore the clout is almost overwhelming since I was always a looser. This video put my head back on straight so thanks man.

[@marcusc-lf2rj]

Just because your not popular doesn’t mean your a loser

[@PETEYBOY954]

I think it’s fine to have lots of friend. Just stick to rule one. Don’t sacrifice your interests or dreams for anyone. Social media has made it really easy to stay in touch with people and hit them up whenever you want. The best kind of friends you can talk to whenever and it’s like you’re just picking up where you left off.

[@iiCounted-op5jx]

I got homeschooled so I never got to make friends in high school sadly, now I'm going to be a loner for the rest of my life

[@Nameandaddresswithheld]

Graduated in 2016, not until I was becoming a father did anything surpass the end of my jr year. That was something I almost felt ashamed of. But it’s hard to top 6 months of no responsibility, all I did was work out, eat, sleep, and get some. But it was crazy how quickly I realized my peak was yet to come from the minute I became a dad

[@JoshuaDoez]

Personally I peaked in the womb

[@LitterBug123]

Same

[@JoshuaDoez]

@@LitterBug123 shut up litterbug

[@basicbacon5951]

I peaked in my dad

[@pyrolee17]

Thats why i made High school my villain arc, that way i could have a redemption arc later on to become a more flushed out character

[@Tripledashhh_]

Man back in high school around 10 years ago I stopped liking what I loved and stopped doing my hobbies so I was just depressed. I reconnected with my inner child again 4 years ago and I’ve been happy ever since working while taking care of my inner shadow.. I wish I did that during those times back then but I didn’t even know. Just be you and stay true to yourself. No ones gonna bully someone who keeps to themselves but also show respect to everyone.

[@cherry_chyy]

For me, I was that person who was friends with everyone. Since I like anime and such, I always kept it to myself because of my fear of judgment. Lucky for me, I had a main group of friends! But when we started College, we kinda slipped apart (which is expected) but still kept contact. The thing is, I’m not included in anything. We don’t talk much but they do with each other so I learned to enjoy my own company. When I see people I recognize, I go talk to them for a bit. During college, you’re going to be alone a LOT because everyone has different schedules and lives but it’s ok! To the seniors, have fun and make sure to keep contact with those who you really feel close to ♡ also BE YOURSELF. Everyone is busy and they don’t got the time to judge someone else. If there are people who laugh at others for what they like, they are simply childish and most likely peaked in highschool 💀

[@connorking1386]

I loved this video, I’m a middle school teacher and most students are super scared of high school. I’d like to see a school friendly version haha

[@DaylanDavis]

Mr king, more like Mr queen

[@moonlightmando7163]

Y’all I’m graduating high school this year and all i gotta say is that its not that deep. Just get yourself good friends, work hard and stay on the right path. Also, i know its simple, but dont do anything stupid. For context, im going to college to study medicine next year if it all goes as planned. However, my main message: Be yourself

[@Diary_101]

Right i already graduated hs in june and i finished first community College semester. And i started working on myself as well and i feel like i have a lot to do in areas of my personal life. I feel like the message is keep dreaming / keep having goals and go make attempts everyday of your life.

[@somerandomassguyontheinter2869]

i’m already out of HS by a year and i can say with confidence that i definitely did not peak in high school. i now workout almost everyday and work as an auto tech in a job i like. i thought i had a glowup in senior year, but it honestly hasn’t stopped since.

[@hitokiri5837]

I think I'm the only person from my whole friend group that didn't fall off. All my friends had kids early on and just had that "idgaf" attitude years after high school. Now I'm over here with good amount of money to not worry and doing things that I enjoy. Sometimes I'll see em out in public looking so rough. Don't peak in high school people. Truly nothing really matters what happens in school

[@YuffieOW2]

ive been watching these kind of videos since im a student (now a junior) whos been bullied hard and developed major social anxiety and im going to a new school since i moved + as a refresher and i gotta say, thank you

[@honeycombc]

Finished High School last year, started University this year. The most embarrassing thing I’ve seen is people treating College like it’s still High School. At least in High School you have the excuse that you’re still technically a child. If you’re an adult and still acting like that. Embarrassing…

[@iiCounted-op5jx]

that's a bad take because what if those people didn't get the opportunity to have fun in high school and are trying to make up for it in college? but anyway it depends, what EXACTLY were they doing?

[@quackquack5844]

@@iiCounted-op5jxlemme tell u mine, there's a side gc talking shit ab me for a week (screenshotting my posts) n im a stranger to them😭 ...The fact tgat im attending one of the prestigious unviersities is insane too

[@bobjones3399]

damn i just discovered your channel 2 hours ago and you drop a new one right away. keep up the good work fam

[@SPARKYSTHOTS]

Welcome aboard🫠

[@SPARKYSTHOTS]

Thank you as well