What if You Had Started Earlier?

If you could go back in time to start earlier, how would your life differ from now? It's a thought I've had myself many times, but well, its best not to be too concerned about that.
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[@logui113]

Personally I feel that "wasting" your time as a kid, in friends or hobbies is actually essential to grow up as a normal adult. I kinda wish I learned more languages as a kid tho

[@isthatawormwildbowreferenc4562]

i agree with this too. if i started languages earlier i would be fluent by now

[@zukodude487987]

Well i could argue that it is our moneky brain trying to cope with wasted opportunity.

[@BASEDHITLORLOVER14n88]

It is wasted time if those "hobbies" are actually smacking off, picking your nose and spending time on the computer

[@fruduruk]

What I often do is imagining me in 5 years without any extra skills and then see me regretting that I didn't act now. Then I go back to the present and act now so I don't become the person that regrets doing nothing

[@JamesSmith-ix5jd]

I'm doing it in reverse, I imagine myself 10 years younger, and I try to transfer my current knowledge to that younger self, like if I remember something important from the future but in the past (hard to explain), maybe I will feel something in the past and my old self would spawn a new universe with better me in it by acting differently... At least that different me will be happy because of my help.

[@ScottHWMoo]

Whenever I feel like I'm too late in life, I remember that even if you give me 50 years to do an essay, I would leave it to the last day to finish. Therefore even if I had more time by going back to my childhood, I wouldn't be productive with it. It is not more time that I need, it the exposure and motivation to change my mindset to get things done. Great video, I resonate with your videos a lot. I sit in my room as a 29 year old adult and think hard about the message you are trying to convey each time you release a video.

[@Livakivi]

Thanks for the comment!

[@user-iv1fn3kh7k]

That’s what I think whenever I’m upset and feel like I’ve wasted a weekend or something. If I go back, I most likely won’t do anything productive so it’s not worth being upset about

[@user-ky9qn4pg3w]

There are children that excel at something and keep at it whle still young(either at own volition or while being bossed around by their parents). They are usually called child prodigies, wunderkind, indigo etc. Thing is just when they become adults they just blend in and realise that they aren't competing against children anymore and nobody's gonna give them cookie points for doing what's normally expected from a self-driven motivated adult. Some become successful in their field but others lose interest, develop depression etc. Lifelong learning is what matters.

[@theblackryvius6613]

Unfortunately true. I feel like a piece of shit.

[@_capu]

@@theblackryvius6613 me too but i'm not a kid prodigy lol

[@yoursleepparalysisdemon1828]

william james sidis burned out, too

[@icecoffee907]

I would probably panic and worry about changing something and then affecting things in the future. I also really love and appreciate your videos. They're so beautifully put together and you deserve more recognition.

[@adahunter2677]

If growing up with overly controlling parents has taught me one thing it's that you have to give your kid free time to do whatever they want otherwise they'll end up seeing the things you take away from them as luxury and will never try to learn things just for the hell of it. 4 years of being relatively away from my parents in uni without their rules and restrictions proved that I CAN get bored from playing games all the time and try to learn new things just because they look interesting. However now that I have way less free time it's incredibly hard to dedicate time to something that isn't a responsibility. I want to say if I could go back in time I'd try to spend more free time on learning things that just look interesting but I know even then my parents wouldn't take me seriously and I wouldn't have any chance at getting better at things I like.

[@Livakivi]

Nice season 0 avatar :^)

[@xXDarQXx]

@@Livakivi gee, season 0 was REALLY weird

[@MyLittleMagneton]

I love learning Japanese now, but I know for sure that I would have hated it growing up. I'm honestly glad I didn't start when I was younger, but did when I was ready and wanted to learn.

[@OpuYT]

literally the plot of the first Mushoku Tensei Novels (異世界に行ったら本気だす) haha The protagonist became a god tier 魔術師 with age 5 or something like that and has learned the 3 most used languages in this Isekai World with around age 8 on top of Sword Training

[@dwarfyman4899]

@pandaboi you can read a lot of the books on itazura neocities on the website (as opposed to downloading them). I’ve heard Kino’s Journey uses quite simple language.

[@OpuYT]

@@zUJ7EjVD honestly I can't really say how easy or hard Mushoku Tensei is compared to other novels because it is the first Japanese Light Novel I'm reading. I can just say that Visual Novels are definetly easier and that Mushoku Tensei has much monologue of the protagonist figuring things out about magic and the world which can be quite tiring sometimes. But as with everything in Japanese the more you read the easier it gets because much of the vocab is used over and over again by the author. I would say rather than how hard or easy it is compared to other novels it's more important to just read something that you really have an interest in because that is what will keep you at it even if it is hard sometimes. Have fun :D Which Browser Extension do you mean?

[@OpuYT]

@@zUJ7EjVD Yeah, I know what you mean Wouldn't start reading the Monogatari series now, probably too hard. I wish I could recommend you something but like I said haven't read much myself. As for Mushoku Tensei, like I said there are the monologues and I think the protagonist is horrible somtimes. He's is the definition of a pervy asshole haha But other than that it's definetly enjoyable, compared to other Isekai I just think Overlord is better but probably harder language wise at the same time. Rikaichan is really handy 👍 I'm using yomichan tho which basically does the same As for reading I'm using my kindle, where I can also just tap on a word to look it up in a custom dictionary. There are many other really handy tools, check out Textractor if you want to read a Visual Novel. It's great in combination with yomichan. For anime with netflix I'm using the Migaku Browser Extension (which isn't working at the moment unfortunately but they are working on it). It makes anki card creation much easier and faster

[@vali69]

He didn't become a god tier mage tho. He was still easily beaten by run of the mill crocks that had some basic sword training. This was at the age of 8 or 9(?), volume 2, with the whole fake but actually real kidnapping part. He didn't reach a high level as a fighter until later in the series, volume 7, which is the beginning of the 2nd season of the anime if we get it. Which we will seeing how popular it is.

[@OpuYT]

@@vali69 yeah you're right. He lacked the experience at this age. He also planned to get kidnapped but didn't know it would end up as real so he was caught of guard. I'm currently at Volume 16 now, won't spoil anything but he is probably way stronger there and more experienced 😂

[@TheSilverKetchup]

Time isn't the only resource. There's also the quailty of what you're doing. And generally if you're always grinding away at something you can get burn out.

[@thomasking49]

Estonia! I was wondering where your accent was from - I absolutely adore it by the way.

[@xXDarQXx]

And then there is me, sitting there feeling guilty I didn't know Estonia exists. Lol

[@_capu]

I think he already mentioned it several times 🤔 (not a reproach, just a thought I had lol)

[@DylanChoppin]

Im 19 now and have had these kinds of thoughts over the past few months or so. Now that I am in college and everything seems more "important" things that bring me joy seem to be a waste of time, even though they bring me joy. I am still trying to figure out how to balance these two things and how I can create a meaningful life for myself and my goals, but we will see how that goes going forward.

[@Salchichas38]

With a time machine. I would a annihilate every thing in school intil I reach high school again, I will just hit the same block from the start

[@kapska1516]

Always find your videos so relatable, it sincerely helps me with what I'm trying to get through right now

[@uristmcdani]

I have to say, your videos are so entertaining to watch and the info on them its interesting and well put, thanks for making them

[@matthewn3482]

I just found your channel somewhat recently, and I’ve really been enjoying your videos. I’ve also found it quite helpful for myself in learning Spanish. Thanks for all the thoughtful and insightful (and entertaining) content!

[@onskel1216]

I really enjoy these kinds of philosophical videos, I hope you'll continue doing them

[@trewsmith]

I love your content dude. I listen to what you have to say while doing other activities. You make really good videos and they are really interesting too.

[@user-dm2kp3vo2u]

As always, thank you for pushing out this type of content.

[@michaelmason7520]

Thanks, I do believe that you have helped me on my journey with "Mental Clarity" your words have meaning to me and make me want to push myself to be my best. I have had thoughts about this exact thing. I don't want to waste my time, or any more time than I already did in my past 19 years of life. I sometimes feel like the past 19 years of my life were wasted because I can't think of a skill I could for example put on a resume. I'm in college and taking Japanese classes so I feel like I may be heading towards something. But thank you for giving me some inspiration and kind thoughts about the way I can advance in my life.

[@wango6603]

Nice vid, the editing is really good

[@bassguitarbill]

I feel like everyone should watch this video, it's amazingly insightful.

[@inxightt]

I’m very happy I found this channel, I’m currently 16 and this channel inspires me heavily to get up and achieve, learn, and overall better myself. thank you :)

[@taneruu5404]

I'm also 16 learning Japanese :0, are u still learning?

[@snowboardroks]

Hey man love your vids! Got back into runescape on monday and im balancing that with japanese, so i feel very identified with you.

[@angelcardenasmartinez6756]

Actually. I do remember reading somewhere, that plasticity in people doesn't start slowing down till age, +/- 1 25. But even then there are ways to refresh plasticity in adults by doing some breathing excercises (maybe missrembering), before a cognitive demanding task. I think the topic was brought up in Andrew Huberman's podcast, here on youtube. Awesome video btw

[@shotaosephashvili]

Dude, i love your videos.

[@mar2ck_]

If you want to do something the best time to start is right now. You'll never be as young as you are right now ever again so time spent worrying if you're "too old" is counter productive.

[@ExplosionLoli]

I feel this on a spiritual level, and its quite painful. I feel like I need more time or need to find a way to increase my through put, but no matter how hard I try I fall short of my goals and expectations, wondering if I'm even capable of what I dream of. I'm chasing dreams trying to set up a life I want before its too late/much harder to do.

[@GameFlife]

... is this destiny... this guy draw, edit video, csc, gaming, learn japanese and english, interesting history... this can't be, but I realized something thanks you very much Livakivi you are inspirational.

[@Slipdash]

Tysm for this video without it I wouldn’t have made and done the things i have this year and I am happier for it. I’m relearning blender, I’m drawing in color now. I used to think i was never ready, it’s actually really fun. I’m making mods for sonic robo blast 2 kart, I lost a pound or two albeit seem small to you probably I never would have tried anything if I weren’t ready enough or not informed enough. This video made me realize that starting something is usually better than just holding it off with excuses. And i’ve been living a more fulfilled life ever since. Before this I’d never do anything i already hadn’t learned recently and in a way kinda left me spiraling a lil’ bit. Although unlike the last guy I still wouldn’t consider myself happy with my life i still made me have more purpose. Again tysm have this ost for this weird ps1 game. Listen to it as a thank you. You’re a great person

[@Slipdash]

Sorry for the formatting and stuff like that writing isn’t exactly my forte.

[@Slipdash]

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[@Aquwus]

how do you do to make these videos so interesting, I really love them

[@raudkuul]

Love your vids

[@xKawaiiMikuChanx]

I loved this.

[@kairu_b]

Nice video. I'm still wondering from time to time, I keep asking myself the same question.

[@Badbooo123]

God I love this channel

[@jasean1]

livakivi with another banger video how does he do it

[@NanerBag]

My entire month gets ruined whenever i became aware of one of those child prodigies who has done more things than ive done or ever dared do at age 14. This might sound very melodramatic, but to me it feels like a life and death situations. Even when i do put effort into the things i care about and to improve, everything moves slower than expected. It mostly sucks so much because i dont know what lesson to come out of it besides me doing everything wrong somehow. I still have plenty of free time, possibly just as much as i did as a child, but everything is so cognitively weighed for no reason. I wished i could just do something i like without so much worry of applicability or how worth it is. I wished i could just sit in bed or go to sleep for once without my mind spiraling about everything i should be doing or shouldnt be doing or why everything is actually a bad idea. Something i hate even more now is the fact that my motivation to improve in this regard is primarily dictated by comparison with others and being more productive.

[@Livakivi]

In terms of comparing yourself to others, its not always a bad thing, but it should rather be something that can be used as a reference rather than something to judge yourself by. It's difficult to separate the two, but at the end of the day, only you have your own set of circumstances that no one else has, and so does everyone else, you are the only one who can make do with whatever circumstances you have at this very current moment, regardless of what "could have been" if you started earlier or already had those things at the age of 14 or earlier. Anyhow, its better to just not think about it, avoid analysis by paralysis and "just do it", no matter how "behind" you might be, which is also kind of a very subjective and perspective based concept, which in reality is intangible and irrelevant most of the time.

[@SmartJapanHacks]

I've been thinking about this myself. If I could go back to being 12 with what I know now, I'd probably be a god by 30 😆

[@bambam-qw4rg]

new video yesss

[@Ieafff]

very well done video

[@RKaidan]

Your videos are very good :)

[@khertz]

osu mentioned!

[@RoccoWorldDomination]

I can relate to this video a lot

[@melvinmean2119]

i'm 14 and have been learning mandarin for around 8 months, great decision on my part in my opinion. i genuninley enjoy learning and dedicate hours everyday -granted i have enough free time- and hope to have a good understanding and decent level of fluency when i'm 18 or 19. wish me luck!

[@idesu3840]

Good luck

[@ThrillhouseToTheMax]

I know you'll likely never see this comment as the video is a year old, but I wanted to say thank you. I found your channel via your Japanese videos. I'm someone who after numerous years of trying found it very difficult to retain Japanese, and I have often found it difficult to retain any habit or hobby I've started. I've tried my hand at writing, music, drawing, running, programming, and more and most of the time I've just stopped after a while due to a lack of motivation or discipline. I'm rambling but my point is, your videos and this one in particular have helped comfort me and made me feel that things are actually going to be okay. I am married, I have a kid, I work a job which is not perfect but is certainly good. Sometimes I get caught up in the mindset of "if only I could go back and redo everything, I'd be happy" But I realise that I'd ultimately just find a new way to be unhappy. Happiness isn't something you "get", it's something you already have, we just often choose to ignore it and focus on all the bad things day to day. I wish you all the best, anyone who is reading this. Life is a crazy weird time and we are just sort of along for the ride, but let's take a moment to breathe and enjoy that journey.

[@Livakivi]

Thank you for the comment! Happiness can never be a goal or something to be focused on as its a self-defeating prophecy. Happiness is merely a side-effect from acting aligned with what you find purposeful or ideal.

[@c4n0vsk1]

So... 16 hour gaming stream when? lol

[@Jaxzxu]

I’d probably do the exact same thing Play handball (NYC), grind Maplestory, and ride my ripstick

[@JamesSmith-ix5jd]

I would never even think about getting into gaming again, no matter pro or not. this is a huge time wasting thing, and even if it makes you happy in the moment it doesn't mean you should game 6-8 hours a day at age 16, drugs also make you happy in a moment. Gaming skills will never transfer to your real life and therefore it's literally wasted time, I was surprised you even mentioned games at all. Studying feels boring because the method they use in school is without application, you learn math just for the sake of learning it, or solve problems that you have no interest in, if for example you had to learn something because you wanted to make that thing, but without math or programming it was impossible this gives you actual motivation to learn it, and even if it feels boring you still want to push it until you get somewhere or just fulfill your curiosity for that thing. If I could get back in time I would definitely not play games so much, but the other important thing is that I would leave my parents house at age 18 or 19, even if I had no skills or a job, we here don't have this culture of 'kicking out' kids at 18, it produces hikikimori and I'm one of them. The sad thing is that I don't feel like I'm mentally ill or very shy, I'm not, but decade old neural pathways cannot be easily erased even if you really want it to.

[@euginarex5649]

I am thirteen and I am unbelievable happy, that I am going into self realisation. Without anyone telling me to do so. You just need to think about how cool you would be if you, i dunno, learn Japanese. I'm really happy, that I found your channel. Keep up the best content!

[@Madd0x9]

How is it going after a year

[@jens0_064]

I would like to know what my life is today if I picked up French in school. My teacher once said "this will no take time but maybe in future you will thank yourself and get the job you want, but anyways my dumb 10 year old me pick technology cuz I thoughed "If I don t pick it I will save so much time and can play so much more minecraft"

[@eurisko7119]

cool stuff

[@PEANUTBUDATROLLFACE]

Mostly I use my time for something I would like to do in the future. Atleast that's what I'm telling myself. Mostly I'm trying desperately to stave off the inevitable depression that comes with being idle. I don't know who I am, and I don't know if I'll ever find out. But I might as well pick a direction and go.

[@god2112]

I'd love to hear your thoughts on how to deal with and overcome regret. Mostly for things you haven't done in the past.

[@Livakivi]

Regret within that context is a source of information that you can utilize to start and stay consistent now - without that regret, you perhaps wouldn't have the knowledge to start ever. But once you realize that and put it into action, there is no more need for regret, its "purpose" is served.

[@god2112]

Excellent point of view on regret and answer. Perhaps it is better regretting certain things very early on in life, so you can make better decisions and thus live with less or even without regret for the upcoming years/decades. Thanks.

[@paucugatsuari2847]

I've been saying 3 years "I don't want to start learning Japanese because I'd stop 3 days in"

[@tandlose]

magnus carlsen destroyed people when he was 8 years old. I am pretty sure I couldnt go pro in chess if I went back in time haha

[@jimmyrustle3753]

I think about this stuff from time to time as well but usually I don't want to change or add too much from my childhood. Not that it was perfect but I think a normal childhood spent with a balance on school, sports/music, and play is optimal for most kids. If anything, I'd probably just prevent myself from doing all the cringey stuff we normally did as kids, pick and focus on a single sport, exercise more, and probably just put in a tad more effort in music, aside from the obvious choices of investing in bitcoin and moving to new zealand prior to this pandemic.

[@jimmyrustle3753]

And to add, I'd probably take my oral hygiene and saving money seriously. Wearing braces and wanting various stuff but not having the money nor discipline to save for it sucks. Oh yeah, and learn Japanese during my free time in uni rather than watch anime and reading various online forums.

[@aservant1284]

Amazing vid, have you read and/or going to watch Blue Period?

[@Livakivi]

Haven't heard of it before actually

[@aservant1284]

@@Livakivi its an art manga i think you should check it out

[@kasparnoor8031]

Hea video!

[@sejcai]

this is scary for me bc i’m 14 so it’s almost like i have 3 years max to find “the thing” :’)

[@kseniakonovalova6209]

I wonder how I can find a hobby if I don't seem to enjoy anything...

[@Livakivi]

I actually made a video on pretty much that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmLHpIignJlmhMU Basically, sometimes you have to put it some effort and grind towards something before it becomes enjoyable. Not finding enjoyment in anything can also be a depression symptom as well, so if the issue runs deeper, should probably look into that.

[@B2rkeria]

Hey american magees alice. Game goes hard

[@kingborgiv4524]

Not extremely relevant to the video, but when do you think you will go to japan for a trip? And do you have any plans to move there in the future?

[@Livakivi]

Would love to go, but impossible right now. I'm not sure about moving, I could see it as a possibility, but I'd definitely first have to visit the country and see what circumstances I'm in when that becomes possible.

[@endwi1]

How do you personably study Pitch Accent and at what point should you start in your opinion?

[@Livakivi]

I did a little bit of the Dogen's Pitch Accent course, and doing an anki deck I found from there. I don't focus on pitch accent too much right now, I'm much more focusing on comprehension than output.

[@endwi1]

@@Livakivi tysm!

[@banan171]

I think about if I learned japanese a couple years ago every day

[@derps6201]

Being an adult in a kids body would be horrible, imagine having the mind of a full grown adult and having to hang out with literal babies and then small children for years. Not to mention, until you get access to the internet all your entertainment and study materials would be intended for little kids...

[@_capu]

I'm not sure what you're trying to say here but it was a cool vid 😂

[@uglyluffy7815]

I'd find your channel sooner

[@syxnio2114]

im 12 and now im touched im gonna mow school

[@quiponi]

Cute baby doge thumbnail. Your patreon link seem broken, might wanna check that

[@Livakivi]

Thanks! KZbin keeps adding some invisible character at the end of links sometimes which makes the link give a 404, really annoying.

[@MoJaKF]

I know I'm a bit late but can you make a video trying to speak Japanese now that you finished 2k/6k??

[@Livakivi]

Once I hit 3 years of learning I will, so either the next video or the one after.

[@MoJaKF]

@@Livakivi I'm looking forward for it :) you were my motivation for learning Japanese 😁

[@visualsofsora]

Nah I’d quit school ASAP probably

[@kalle9758]

From your accent and channel name I was certain you were Finnish... Close enough

[@neongooroo]

Not a video I expected from a learning japanese channel person

[@Livakivi]

I make non japanese learning videos too lol

[@neongooroo]

@@Livakivi haha I understand. I really love your channel dude

[@nuraortoma1820]

I'm young, how should I spend my time so I don't waste it?

[@Livakivi]

Just consistently learning about or working on something that you find interesting is honestly good enough for those times. I wouldn't start micro-optimizing everything yet though.

[@Narpil]

Couldn't agree more. Most people who learn a new language as an "adult" (I mean not as their mother tongue nor at school) wish that they starter earlier. But it's just wrong to think you learn languages easier as a child. How could one, for example, grind the 2k/6k deck if they didn't even know 6 000 words in their mother tongue ? There definitely is something wrong with how overrated children are at language learning. They don't do it because they're good at it, but mostly because they have to.

[@user-nf4qd8wr1u]

Idk bro

[@frederikstergaard4510]

Your content is very high quality, and i think you don't get the views you deserve. And I think this might partly be because you name your videos poorly in the "SEO" sense. Just something to think about, as I want to see you succeed, and for your content to reach more people. You have a pretty well-defined target audience, which is the self-improvement-focused gamers basically. So do some research, notice what you yourself are inclined to press on in your recommendations, and start implementing the same patterns for your own videos.

[@Livakivi]

I do get what you mean. I should probably up my title/thumbnail game a little bit, since that's just how KZbin works nowadays.

[@mochifit1349]

It did not push this vid to mw

[@Livakivi]

mw?

[@mochifit1349]

@@Livakivi me' yt fid not recomend. E

[@treyarched]

WHATS YOUR OSU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Livakivi]

Maybe in the future will show on stream or something :^)

[@treyarched]

@@Livakivi i see how it is... you should add me so i can mutual you if that ever happens

[@treyarched]

@@Livakivi that reminds me there is an osu estonia discord... just saying

[@Livakivi]

@@treyarched I don't really play anyway right now, maybe one day I'll be playing a bit but right now don't really want to, especially since it does strain the wrists really bad and I'm already putting too much strain on them.

[@edmundironside9435]

Do you have an account on a chess website?

[@Livakivi]

Nah

[@KnightCrown]

I'd probably just buy bitcoin

[@kingdonaldtrump_usa]

I have autism i love ur wallpaper are u able to send me an email with the photo please.

[@Livakivi]

Not sure if this link shows on youtube, but here: imgur.com/SBspJVX

[@Livakivi]

Did the link work?

[@shoto6018]

I almost dream everyday if I could just wake up as my 1 or 2 year old version again. I would make my family millionaires, I would eat meat everyday to grow taller, and become a genius kid. be a master in coding, engineering and be a certified doctor that could lift a total of 2200 lbs in the big 3 lifts

[@Badbooo123]

Do u have another political or philosophical channel by the name Adam?

[@Livakivi]

Don't think so. Why do you ask?

[@Badbooo123]

@@Livakivi u have the same voice

[@mar2ck_]

@@Badbooo123 they really don't. Maybe they sound the same to you because you aren't used to hearing that type of accent

[@Badbooo123]

@@mar2ck_ do u know who I'm talking about?

[@Livakivi]

@@Badbooo123 Could you link their channel?

[@Jaxzxu]

Buy Bitcoin then spend it on some pizza

[@dantepedante9364]

Where is the 3 years of Japanese video?

[@Livakivi]

In the works, its coming soon

[@oldgold8247]

@@Livakivi still waiting

[@Livakivi]

@@oldgold8247 1 to 3 weeks

[@Livakivi]

@Spikey Mope Tomorrow, most likely

[@Luis-jl6oh]

Wenneed to be careful with this ideas, kids can end up as Michael Jackson