I'm 69 in 4 days... the speed at which the years go increase between 30 and 60. 26 is still a boy, you can still improve your musicianship and the world is your Lobster ( if you know , you know)
James, I'm old enough to be your grandmother. I'm very impressed by your excellent video. Your videos continue to be better and more relevant Best wishes for continued success.
Power & control. She used it against a young boy for her own perverted needs. This is a serious crime in the United States, and she would be behind bars after being prosecuted. Fifteen year old boys do not possess the capacity to understand those dynamics, and are utterly vulnerable. This was predatory pedophilia. This may well affect you in ways you have yet to understand, but I promise you that when you’re a father, you will see her wickedness for what it was…because you will fiercely protect your own children.
I’m 35 at the moment. When I was 19 I got into a relationship with a woman 17 years older than me. We were “together” for 3 years , I have fond memories and she holds a special place in my life story, but she also broke me emotionally, and I would not recommend a young guy (or girl) to get long term involved as I did with someone with that age gap. Great video.
People think it is funny (and it could be in other, more casual circumstances), but anyone too young involved in a serious relationship with a large age gap is likely to encounter an unhealthy power dynamic.
Im also 26, i was a complete mess as a teen, very impulsive and reckless.. goodness me, i was a complete nightmare. Im very thankful to be who i am today before it was too late and im thankful that ive become the ambitious man i am.
Dear James, Thank you very much for your video. I greatly appreciate your perspective on the matter, and I must say that I agree with many of your points. In addition, I would like to add my own opinion on the importance of engaging in sports for health. As the saying goes in Russia, "a healthy body leads to a healthy mind." However, what I found particularly valuable was your conclusion. Having watched numerous videos on this topic, I have encountered this conclusion only in your video. It is indeed a valuable perspective. Best regards, Ivan.
Thanks for talking about your relationship. Young people may be unable to judge if a relationship is harmful because they lack the experience to judge relationships.
I have done a lot of things in my teen years that I am definitely NOT proud of but I think it kind of helped make me the person I am today. As teens at the time, no matter what era you grew up in as a teen, we were all desperately trying to find our places in the world. I used everything I did as learning experiences. We get to know what works for us and what doesn’t work. We can’t live in the past either. One important lesson that I learned is that no matter what, I cannot please everyone, it’s virtually IMPOSSIBLE. Don’t change for anyone at your own expense. As someone nearing 50, everything will always be a learning experience. Keep growing and keep learning something new every day.
Thank you for this very important video. Younger people, we all need you! We need your energy, enthusiasm, hope, in-person interaction, and compassion! Then, carry that positivity through your whole life, not letting difficulties wear you down, or turn you negative, and/or jaded. Life is super-hard in the teens and 20's but it *will* get better as long as you stay on the course of getting a little better each day and repeating those routines of work/school. Blessings be.
These are good pieces of advice. I wish I did many of these when I was about 18 (the affair part was not something I went through, but there were relationships I should not have been in). I had my driver's license when I was 17.
I'm 60 I enjoy your channel very much I truly Wish I would have had your channel when I was growing up you give out really good info. When it comes to the musicianship Read don't stop if it's what you love to do I was in a hardcore band in the late 70s And half the 80s and I still love hardcore and punk I always play it for my kids whenever I have a chance obviously they don't like it new generation but don't give up if you enjoy playing a guitar so do it's fun enjoy. To also keep up the great work truly enjoy your channel good info I gave it to both my boys your channel.
My 20s were an absolute mess when I took some deep retrospection. Now at almost 40, I can make up for lost time and focus on positivity moving forward and make sure my child doesn't make the same mistakes that I can catch them early.
I can relate to your story about the isolation. I was the same in high school. Always in my own world. Thought i would bevome more social in university but covid ruined it for me. Still I have a goal to get out of my hometown and go to bigger city. There is just much more opportunities there.
Another excellent one! I like all of your videos, but these kinds are much more of a public service, and they're so thoughtful and well prepared. As a now 60 year old, I can relate to much of this. I was in a toxic relationship with someone ten years older when I was 24 (luckily for only a year), and that to this day is my biggest regret. I think your point about moving out of your hometown and settling in a big city is one of the most fundamental pieces of advice any young person can internalize. You're absolutely right; being around high achieving and diverse groups of people absolutely rubs off, and this is one of the ways you become a more interesting person yourself! Fabulous work, James!
Gee, you really give a lot of personal information out about yourself, which i should think, makes you feel rather vulnerable. But that just goes to prove the old adages about a real man having nothing he feels he has to prove or hide. So kudos - I certainly couldn't do it. (I, like bloerista in the comments, am also old enough to be your Grandma, so we know what we're talking about. So much of what you talk about, I've discussed at length with my sons and male live-in foreign students.)
Hello, Suzanne. There is still a lot of personal information that I keep private. However, if I feel comfortable sharing something that others may relate to, I see no reason to keep skeletons in the closet. Thanks for your comment.
@@nicolasbolas2247 no trouble! It's a much slower film, but a modern classic all the same and there's some great styles on display. Plus Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Jeremy Strong, Benedict Cumberbatch, John Hurt, Colin Firth, Ciaran Hinds...
I appreciate you sharing this video James. Very authentic. I am much older than your target audience but I have picked up a few good ideas from you. Great work building your channel.
Gentz: 24 right now, moved back into my hometown after college to save up and acquire a business before I turn 30. My father is also quite old and has not much time in the world (He is 87 and yes big age difference). One of the biggest decisions I've made to save and spend more time with him and be able to be in a position to take care of my mother when he passes. Currently growing my career and hitting the gym nonstop. Very humbling experience because I've always wanted my own place. I figured when I get older that I would regret not spending more time with my father.
Dear James, it is so strange the level our histories are alike - the difference is that you learned and took decisions in time. I am 38 and I wish had taken the decisions you did by 26. Cheers
Wake up, Maggie I think I got something to say to you It's late September and I really should be back at school I know I keep you amused, but I feel I'm being used
I'm 69 in 4 days... the speed at which the years go increase between 30 and 60. 26 is still a boy, you can still improve your musicianship and the world is your Lobster ( if you know , you know)
James, I'm old enough to be your grandmother. I'm very impressed by your excellent video. Your videos continue to be better and more relevant
Best wishes for continued success.
Thank you very much. I look forward to continually improving my videos and growing this channel further.
Borderline illegal??? NO!! It was TOTALLY ILLEGAL!!
I think they call it grooming.
Depends on the jurisdiction though if genders were reversed it would be nothing to laugh and joke about regardless of legality
Power & control. She used it against a young boy for her own perverted needs. This is a serious crime in the United States, and she would be behind bars after being prosecuted. Fifteen year old boys do not possess the capacity to understand those dynamics, and are utterly vulnerable. This was predatory pedophilia. This may well affect you in ways you have yet to understand, but I promise you that when you’re a father, you will see her wickedness for what it was…because you will fiercely protect your own children.
I’m 35 at the moment. When I was 19 I got into a relationship with a woman 17 years older than me. We were “together” for 3 years , I have fond memories and she holds a special place in my life story, but she also broke me emotionally, and I would not recommend a young guy (or girl) to get long term involved as I did with someone with that age gap.
Great video.
People think it is funny (and it could be in other, more casual circumstances), but anyone too young involved in a serious relationship with a large age gap is likely to encounter an unhealthy power dynamic.
Im also 26, i was a complete mess as a teen, very impulsive and reckless.. goodness me, i was a complete nightmare. Im very thankful to be who i am today before it was too late and im thankful that ive become the ambitious man i am.
Hello James. I just want to thank you for youre videos. You are so inspiring to me
I like this style of video where you go on tangents and talk a little more casually.
I'm glad to hear it. For the next few videos, I won't be using a script. Just speaking candidly from a few notes.
Dear James, Thank you very much for your video.
I greatly appreciate your perspective on the matter, and I must say that I agree with many of your points. In addition, I would like to add my own opinion on the importance of engaging in sports for health. As the saying goes in Russia, "a healthy body leads to a healthy mind." However, what I found particularly valuable was your conclusion. Having watched numerous videos on this topic, I have encountered this conclusion only in your video. It is indeed a valuable perspective.
Best regards, Ivan.
Thanks for talking about your relationship. Young people may be unable to judge if a relationship is harmful because they lack the experience to judge relationships.
I have done a lot of things in my teen years that I am definitely NOT proud of but I think it kind of helped make me the person I am today. As teens at the time, no matter what era you grew up in as a teen, we were all desperately trying to find our places in the world. I used everything I did as learning experiences. We get to know what works for us and what doesn’t work. We can’t live in the past either. One important lesson that I learned is that no matter what, I cannot please everyone, it’s virtually IMPOSSIBLE. Don’t change for anyone at your own expense. As someone nearing 50, everything will always be a learning experience. Keep growing and keep learning something new every day.
Thank you for this very important video. Younger people, we all need you! We need your energy, enthusiasm, hope, in-person interaction, and compassion! Then, carry that positivity through your whole life, not letting difficulties wear you down, or turn you negative, and/or jaded. Life is super-hard in the teens and 20's but it *will* get better as long as you stay on the course of getting a little better each day and repeating those routines of work/school. Blessings be.
Ya valí......
These are good pieces of advice. I wish I did many of these when I was about 18 (the affair part was not something I went through, but there were relationships I should not have been in). I had my driver's license when I was 17.
I'm 60 I enjoy your channel very much I truly Wish I would have had your channel when I was growing up you give out really good info. When it comes to the musicianship Read don't stop if it's what you love to do I was in a hardcore band in the late 70s And half the 80s and I still love hardcore and punk I always play it for my kids whenever I have a chance obviously they don't like it new generation but don't give up if you enjoy playing a guitar so do it's fun enjoy. To also keep up the great work truly enjoy your channel good info I gave it to both my boys your channel.
Interestingly enough, I also felt mature when I was 21. That is when I moved to Westberlin as a student, and it is now 38 years ago.
My 20s were an absolute mess when I took some deep retrospection. Now at almost 40, I can make up for lost time and focus on positivity moving forward and make sure my child doesn't make the same mistakes that I can catch them early.
Great video!
I can relate to your story about the isolation. I was the same in high school. Always in my own world. Thought i would bevome more social in university but covid ruined it for me. Still I have a goal to get out of my hometown and go to bigger city. There is just much more opportunities there.
Another excellent one! I like all of your videos, but these kinds are much more of a public service, and they're so thoughtful and well prepared. As a now 60 year old, I can relate to much of this. I was in a toxic relationship with someone ten years older when I was 24 (luckily for only a year), and that to this day is my biggest regret. I think your point about moving out of your hometown and settling in a big city is one of the most fundamental pieces of advice any young person can internalize. You're absolutely right; being around high achieving and diverse groups of people absolutely rubs off, and this is one of the ways you become a more interesting person yourself! Fabulous work, James!
Thanks for your comment, Scott. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed this video.
Dearest James , that lady you just spoke about at the first of.this video , was she Welsh and what did your parents think of that situation ?
I noticed diferent style of video even before you mentioned it.
The tea part was particularly nice in my opinion.
Gee, you really give a lot of personal information out about yourself, which i should think, makes you feel rather vulnerable. But that just goes to prove the old adages about a real man having nothing he feels he has to prove or hide. So kudos - I certainly couldn't do it. (I, like bloerista in the comments, am also old enough to be your Grandma, so we know what we're talking about. So much of what you talk about, I've discussed at length with my sons and male live-in foreign students.)
Hello, Suzanne. There is still a lot of personal information that I keep private. However, if I feel comfortable sharing something that others may relate to, I see no reason to keep skeletons in the closet. Thanks for your comment.
gambling not mentioned. let's gooooooooooooo 🙏🙏🙏🙏🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑
I really enjoy these type of videos of you!
Between watching Gent Z and recently watching Kingsman, my manners and lifestyle have completely changed
I like your style! May I suggest Tinker Tailor?
@@Olyfrun I shall watch it. Thank you for the recommendation
👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽 Congrats!
And "Tinker,Tailor,Soldier,Spy" is excellent.
@@nicolasbolas2247 no trouble! It's a much slower film, but a modern classic all the same and there's some great styles on display. Plus Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Jeremy Strong, Benedict Cumberbatch, John Hurt, Colin Firth, Ciaran Hinds...
Sounds like you're on a good path, Nicolas.
Great vid J.
Gen X,Gen Y,and Gen Z.
We need to be protective of Generation Alpha.
Thank you, Sam. I know many of them are watching.
Can you make a video on how you moved to the us from the uk
This shirt fits you really well.
Dearest James , also was that lady Goth ?
Great vid and great advice.
I appreciate you sharing this video James. Very authentic. I am much older than your target audience but I have picked up a few good ideas from you. Great work building your channel.
Thank you very much
Gentz:
24 right now, moved back into my hometown after college to save up and acquire a business before I turn 30. My father is also quite old and has not much time in the world (He is 87 and yes big age difference). One of the biggest decisions I've made to save and spend more time with him and be able to be in a position to take care of my mother when he passes. Currently growing my career and hitting the gym nonstop.
Very humbling experience because I've always wanted my own place. I figured when I get older that I would regret not spending more time with my father.
Dear James, it is so strange the level our histories are alike - the difference is that you learned and took decisions in time. I am 38 and I wish had taken the decisions you did by 26. Cheers
❤
15 with a a woman who is in her thirty’s is insane😂
Wake up, Maggie I think I got something to say to you
It's late September and I really should be back at school
I know I keep you amused, but I feel I'm being used
To be honest I started dating cougars since 14 years ago.I know what you mean man
just a bit of a backhanded brag about your Mrs. Robinson?
We all are 26.
Nothing changes after.
😉
16-year olds may listen to advice, but are unlikely to follow it..
boomers like you don't give teenagers enough credit and always try to cut them down in the hope they will fail so you can feel better about yourself.