Strangers Share What It Feels Like To Be THEIR Age
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What does it feel like to be your age? That's the goal of today's video. I will be asking strangers on the streets of Montreal how old they are, what their ideal age is, what it is currently like to be their age, and much more.
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I’m 84. When I was 23 I thought I was so smart I was on top of the world. When I was 25 I was completely deflated. The world was ending. What was I going to do with my life? When I was 34 I said to myself, this is the best era of my life and it certainly made a great stab at it. When I was 44 I suddenly had a physical problem. I had a slipped disc and couldn’t do any of the things that I had always done. But gradually I did and more. But in my 40s I felt older than any other time in my life even now when I was 50 I thought this is great I don’t look 50 I feel good but five years later I decided to retire and then I had to look after my mother and my grandchildren. I saw myself as very old. But when I was 6I I bought a computer and through it I Met people and traveled the world by myself. Well when that was over I had a 12 year period of bouncing around in Florida becoming an old lady beach bum and then graduated to a condo. Now that over and I’m 85 I don’t feel 85. Another era has begun. I learn more about things I didn’t know about. I have discovered You Tube and once again I am off to every corner of the world.. I can’t physically do as much as I used to do course but my mind is sound and I am enjoying this life very much . I have had many eras in my life and everyone of them been differen and I on have enjoyed every one of them thoroughly.
This is awesome.
Love your comment! Have you made any plans for yourself, for when you need help with day to day stuff? I would like to do that, us women get memory loss around 80. I want to get ready. Can't figure it out at 52, how about you?
Thank you for sharing Lorna, wishing you many more exciting era's to discover.
love this!!
Exact opposite then all the sudden everybody was stupid to me and I think I'll want to die.
"The days are long but the years are short" is one of the best quotes I've heard in a long time! Amazing video, keep it up!
I think time is like a roll of toilet paper, it goes faster near the end! 😲
Actually life is the longest thing you'll do.
@@daveyt4802 I totally agree. It seems that as you get older, the years pass by faster. I just asked myself today, where did 2022 go?
@@Dennis0824 There's an explanation for why we experience life faster as we get older. As we age, each year is a smaller part of our life, than it was when we were younger.
@@Dennis0824 yeah, I'm only 17 but time is already speeding up for me, it feels like I was just 15 yesterday and 2020-2022 went by SO fast probably cuz of the pandemic as well
At age 24 I quit smoking cigarette cold turkey. Three months later, I was traveling solo across Canada on my bicycle. I did many other adventure travels later. I'm now 39 and I realize I won't have the opportunity to do these things many times again. Here's the greatest lesson I learned while travelling across Canada: I was in northern Ontario facing crazy, depressing winds for days. I wasn't able to do the distance I was supposed to. Then one morning as I start pedaling I realize there's no wind at all and think "AH, this is how fast I can go when nothing prevents me from moving forward freely in life! Wow, what a lesson!" Then I stopped to have a quick snack and right then and there, the actual lesson hit me: There was wind that morning, only, the wind was in my back, pushing me, helping me. But I never felt it. The lesson: In life, you don't feel what helps you, you only feel what is against you. It requires attention and wisdom to be able to see all the forces in your favor helping you.
Amazing lesson, thanks for sharing it. Wishing you absolute bliss and contentment in your life.
Great wisdom! Our growth in life depends on how we choose and create better choices, as well as how we appreciate all people who help us grow.
Awesome! U rock🇺🇸🇧🇷
Joh, that was amazing. Brilliant lesson, so simple yet powerful, tx
At 39, you are probably still young enough to see the cure of aging. Scientists are saying that anyone under 50 will probably see it (and they said that just before I turned 50, so I just made it onto the train lol!)
As a 62 year old man , I can say as interesting as this is to me , I can see how being younger and watching this can really do harm mentally, causing anxiety and depression. When I was younger I never thought of these things and I think you really shouldn't think of this as a developing adult. Live your life, enjoy , hold onto nothing. Be good do good and let life be. Looking back causes regret looking ahead cause anxiety. Live in the moment.
“If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.” ~ Lao Tzu.
I just turned 60, and Yes, that's so true. Good advice
I cannot say I get it. How could it be harmful to younger people watching to find out from a bunch of older people that life is actually pretty good when you are older? Could be comforting if anything. Apart from the aging body which everyone knows about 🙂
So True!!
Well said one day at a time
Not gonna lie, shed a tear after watching this. I'm 42 and I always panicked about getting old, however each moment in life should be enjoyed, so just live the moment
oh, enjoy, forgive, and be light-hearted because you will be my age, hopefully, and you need to still have a healthy body and mind so you can still have life to look forward to. Be kind to the people that deserve your kindness. I'm a little mean in that sense.
There are two certainties in life; death and taxes. There is nothing you can do to avoid either. The important thing is to set goals for yourself. Accomplishing goals is very satisfying. Once you achieve a goal, set a new one; keep learning, and keep growing.
Oh my lord! I had the same experience. I just sat down crying because I know I’m at a turning point in my life and it’s hard to choose knowing it’s on me to dictate my own life. I have to make a decision
I’m starting to think that having less of most things is probably better
No need to panic, enjoy life :)
I am a 59 year old man. If you say the best age is 23, well it was not the best time for me. I was thrown out of the house, had just graduated from university, had no money (but no debt), living alone in a semi-basement with a futon on the floor. I had just started a new job in real estate and did not particularly enjoyed it. I don’t agree either that the best time to settle down with someone is at the age of 26. I was still immature at that age to get married and start a family. For me, the best years began when I met my wife at the age of 42. We bought a nice house together, I was not interested in dating other women. We travelled to many beautiful places. Today, I am fortunate enough that I don’t need to work anymore, I only accept invitation to go out with people that I really enjoy the company, I have a lot of free time, can pretty much do or buy whatever I like. I was able to keep in good shape so I hope the years ahead will be good. My best advice to people that are 23 is don’t worry, things ALWAYS work out at the end if you work at it. Also, don’t get involved in worthless arguments with people, be a good person and be patient.
I absolutely agree with you. Suggesting that a particular age is the best at which to do a particular thing is to put unnecessary pressure on some people. And usually it's not true. Things work out differently for different people and usually it's best not to rush into anything. Just live in the moment and enjoy every second of it
i love this comment!!
Makes me realize how valuable is to live in the present moment instead of getting frustrated about how fast our life go by. Keep up the good work brotha!!
Thank you man!
If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it! FB
We look back in life because we don't know where we are heading. The one who is absolutely clear will be excited for future to unfold and never look back how fast it went.
I wasn't "aging" negatively until my mid-40s when I had to give up running, an activity central to my sense of self. Bodily pain at 40 that used to come and go is now chronic and "managed" at 50. My advice for anyone is don't take for granted your ability to move through the world pain-free. Pain will impact your ability to travel and enjoy life, and you will hit limits within a short amount of time. The other challenge is losing connection with the culture that once catered to you in your youth. At 50, I have very little in common with most 25 year olds... if you can, try to bridge that divide, and spend time with younger people... and the main reason why is that we're all in this life together, and can learn from each other.
I’m in the same situation. I had to stop running in 2020. Chronic knee and ankle pain. Plantar fasciitis. I ran for years. It was the best mental health activity. Now i go for walks, and hikes, but it’s not quite the same. I am grateful to be able to still move. I knew one day my running would stop but i thought it would be much further down the road. I’m recovering from a sprained knee right now but I’m thankful i can get around mostly on one crutch. I don’t take anything for granted.
Have you tried cross training on a bike or more physical and conditioning exercises?
@@Tigerbrown44 Running is a beautiful thing, and it's true, once a runner, always a runner... even when we can't run! For those who get it, as you do, nothing more needs to be said about it. There is no replacing it, and walking and hiking are just different activities all together. But we move on and find some other way of engaging with life and feeling connected with our bodies, am I right? Cheers.
@@runningbeard7380 you are right. I’m going to run again one day. Maybe not as far and as fast. And it will be glorious.
I’m in my 70’s and I feel the freest of my whole life.
Turning 30 was the most depressing birthday because of my mindset. I thought that I was getting old, and my imagination looked forward to the rest of my life just getting older and going downhill.
😀 I was so wrong. My favorite decade was my 40’s, you have gained some wisdom and you still have the energy of your 20’s, at least I did. 50’s were wonderful, 60’s were great.
My 70’s took a minute to adjust to, but they also happened during COVID, so we were all thrown a bit.
It’s 2023 and I am experiencing the greatest peace, love, and joy of my life. I think that it’s because at this age, I am single and on a fixed income, so it’s not about money. At this age, my focus is so outward, loving God, loving people, enjoying the most simple things in life, and being so thankful.
Be encouraged young man, you have many decades of your best years ahead of you. 🥰
I’m 70 and feel the same as you, loving my single life with my best girlfriends
You're so good at getting perfect strangers to open up to you in a meaningful way. Great video.
Thank you so much Daniel!
Canadians
NOW is the best age.... and do your best to make it that way❤️🙋🏻♀️
Best Advice!!!
Well said!
My mother is 97 years old, yes sir!!! Still, even with physical limitations due to her age, mentally, she's much, much younger! She just loves having conversation with her great-grand-childrens... and her grand-childrens about their every day lives... So yes, definitely, life is a mind set... and the more the older people interact with younger ones, the better it is for them... (not talking about Alzheimers here of course)
My mom is 83 and so fun and dialled into everything going on. Knock on her door any day without notice and she'll answer looking fabulous - makeup, stylish clothes, jewelry. She's way more glamorous than me and we all love her for it.
Yeah Nah, at 59 life is less stressful. Kids grown, kind of know how to look after themselves. You must have dogs in your life, they give so much love. But they also teach the family about the cycle of life. Learn how to bear grief and finally accept loss. Try and stay healthy, the older you get you lose the fear of ageing. Peace Love from Australia ✌🏼🇦🇺🌏
Same. 23 is peak. No way..
I'm 61. That study finding that 23 is the best age - not worth the paper it was written on. My 20's were a disaster. Then life got really tough. Clarity started a bit into my 50's. At 60+ I have clarity. Being young sucks. I wouldn't go back for all the tea in China.
Totally agree! I'm 71. I didn't kick the need for the societal approval that being in a couple brings till I was 65. Life is good.
I love this person. God bless you.
Ageing is a gift from God
I am writing down that closing statement, sir.
Yes, I feel very free, content and at peace in my 60s.
56 totally agree! Each decade has had amazing things. I'm looking forward to my 60s, 70s, and 80s!
The peak of my life was at 27, I took a risk and moved overseas. I’m 33 now and I still feel amazing. I think taking action and prioritizing what works for you will keep you floating through life..
May I know how you choose a degree to do & career? I'm trying to do that & I feel so lost
@@autumn399me too and I’m older, and still a uni drop out
Thank you brother. I’ve never financially supported a content creator but your content - this one in particular - really touched me deeply.
Keep living with your eyes and heart so open and I believe your next 30 years are likely to be more fulfilling than you imagined.
Thank you so much from a 53 year old American living in Sweden who is grateful for having come in contact with you today
Thank you so much Tony. I'm glad this video could do this for you. You're amazing!
I’m 25 and at this point in my life I feel pretty content
15-24 was a whirlwind but now I honestly feel like I’m only going upwards from here and it’s exciting
@@Sprouht you only 23?😅
This series of videos is a work of art!
Being positive is the secret of keeping yourself young and don’t get upset about everything ,life is beautiful ❤️
I feel age doesn’t matter as long as you are happy and how you carry on life
I’m 38, physically and mentally in the prime of my life, I’m probably one of the few folk out there who are genuinely happy.
I have zero interest in material vanity and purposely live as simple and as stress free as possible.
It was a journey getting there but so worth it and I wouldn’t change anything about that journey.
Stay happy people!
I am one of those few too 😅. I enjoy sleeping on the floor and can live as simple as nomads 😅 there was a time when i worried so much had gathered so much stuff but instead of happiness they gave me stress 😩 I throw away and gave away so much stuff and live a very minimalist happy stressless life now 😊
I'm approaching decade 4 and here's what I know so far:
- The truth will indeed set you free. It might make you uncomfortable to admit, but it's better in the long run. If you're not being honest with others, respect yourself enough to be honest with you.
- In order to get friends you have to learn to be one. First with yourself, then with others.
- Nothing is personal. People do what they do because of what they believe to be true about them. It has nothing to do with you.
-The energy you emit is what you will attract. It's all starts with you. If it's in your life, more often than not, you created it.
- Love is the most powerful energy there is.
Okeedoke😊
Thank you so much for these interviews.
I'm 43, I know I'm have experience some stuff that others will not want nor need to experience.
I'm thank God for where I'm now. These are the major event that made me a stronger person:
1st decade - witnessed domestic abuse at home. My father passing.
2nd decade - immigrated to the UK. Being bullied for not being able to speak English. Being sexually harassed by step dad. Being cheated on and broke up with my boy friend who I lost my virginity to.
3rd decade - completed my degree. started my first full time job and career. Met the love of my life.
4th decade - bought a home with the love of my life and moved in together, got married to him. Divorced him without children. Got baptised and served on my first mission trip.
5th decade - know that I am a child of God, loved and highly favoured by God. I have hope in Jesus and his salvation.
May the spirit of joy, love and peace fill everyone's home, neighbourhood and community this Christmas. 🙏💖
Please read Qur'an to understand Jesus as well
Great testimony
Everything you went through was very difficult and you have overcome it, I congratulate you, but it is my duty to tell the truth about this matter, may Allah guide you.
We are all servants of Allah and Jesus Christ is also a servant of Allah, not his son. Just as Allah created Adam from dust, He also created Jesus without a father. the fact that he created Jesus without a father does not show that he is his father, on the contrary, it is proof that he is capable of anything and will do whatever he wants to do. It is shirk to think that Allah is the father of Jesus. God is one and omnipotent.
"The state of Jesus in the sight of Allah is like the state of Adam. Allah created him (Adam) from dust. Then he said, 'Be!' and gave birth." (Âl-i imrân, 3/59)
"When the prophets gather before him on the Day of Judgment, God asks, 'O Jesus, son of Mary! Are you the one who says to people, "Take me and my mother as gods other than Allah?"' Jesus says: "I forgive you from all kinds of shortcomings. I cannot say anything that is not true. If I have said it, you already know it. You know what is in my heart: I cannot know what you do not reveal. Surely you are the only one who knows the unseen and the hidden things. .' " (Maide, 5/116)
I wanted to share these verses with you in the Qur'an.
I just watched your video, and I'm glad it showed up in my feed. I can't help but comment. My fifties and sixties were my life's best, most fulfilling, and happy decades. However, at age 69 I lost my husband of 46 years. I started my seventies as a widow. I'll be 73 this year, and, so far, I just feel my seventies are the end; it's over. I knew what to do when I supported my disabled veteran spouse and was always busy. I don't think I would feel my life was over if he was still here. I lost my companion and don't want another one. Besides that, however, I strongly feel that most of what I did in my life was meaningless. Raising my family, two children, and caring for my husband is what had meaning. Nothing beyond that really matters. I really haven't learned what life is about...except to love those around me the best that I can. Keep up the great videos. Great topic, and it seems meaningful!
How are you doing now?
I very much remember turning 30.
I was sad. I felt like since I was no longer in my 20's, I was old!
And of course, now that I'm 72, I realize how much I lost by feeling that way. I now feel like, you should just live in the moment, not in the number!
I'm 17 and used to think that people become boring once they turn 30, but a youtuber named Danny Ducan has proved otherwise bc he's 30 and still does a lot of things that a typical fun teenager would do 😂😂
Very well said
To those who feel old or label others as old anyone over 13 yrs old : you are sad if you think that. My wife is a therapist and said that only the ones who missed out on life their youth and are mentally filled with toxicity feel old under 50. Is it a sad reality.
@@iiCounted-op5jxTo those who feel old or label others as old anyone over 13 yrs old : you are sad if you think that. My wife is a therapist and said that only the ones who missed out on life their youth and are mentally filled with toxicity feel old under 50. Is it a sad reality.
We live in a culture that worships youth. The expression "Youth is wasted on the young" is so true! I can honestly say that I'm probably the happiest I've ever been now in my sixties. If you take care of yourself ( body, mind and spirit) these can be the best years of your life because you've figured out so much about how to live life and learned so much from your mistakes and experience. There's a deep appreciation and a preciousness that comes and an ability to live much more in the present. But everyone's life and experiences are different. My 20s and 30s and even 40s were stressful and often tumultuous. I say it gets greater later. Just enjoy whatever age you are. They each have their blessings and pitfalls.
I'm 65 and agree with every word you said. I spent too much time worrying and stressing over things that weren't within my control when I was younger, it took me a long time to find my limitations and accept them. Now I'm as happy as I was when I was 23.
I’m turning 61 in a couple of months, but I feel and look better physically than I have in a long time. At age 57 I had weight loss surgery, and within two years lost 230 pounds and achieved a weight that I could only dream about. I’m also on testosterone replacement therapy, so I feel like I have the strength and energy of a much younger man. My only regret is I didn’t do this 30 years ago when I was a young father and could have had more energy to play with my kids. But at the end day there’s no use thinking that way, the main thing is to enjoy this incredible gift that I’ve been given. My advice to young people in their twenties who don’t know what to do with their lives: if you don’t have children and family responsibilities, take some risks, dare to do something adventurous. In any event, enjoy each day as it comes.
I'm 62 and basically my happiest. 23 was not that great. With age comes realizing your real self and being comfortable with who you are and appreciating that.
We are all so different. I was penniless at 23 and crazy curious about the whole world. Life began at 50. At 80, I am invisible.
Just be loud and obnoxious. Easy to get attention if you want it. But even at 37 I often feel invisible
I totally agree. You’re on stage, and the spotlight is on you between the ages of 30 to about 45. Then you feel invisible for a few years before realizing the benefits of being invisible. 🤓
Being invisible does have its advantages.
But you aren't invisible to yourself! Do your things you like and enjoy!
Your dad was absolutely right. Each decade of living provides us with hints that make us better on how we live the next decade.
I'm 67.5 years young. I feel great physically. No pains and lots of energy. Mentally I'm very happy with what I have become. Looking forward to as many years as I can get.
Thank you very much for your comment. I’m 19 years old, and you seem exactly like who I’ll want to be when I’m at your age. These insights from older folks have been inspiring to my young, naive brain.
@@casmar2042 Yep. Life is wonderful. Don't sweat the small things in life. When we're young we're sometimes overwhelmed by it, as well as excited by what the future may have in store for us. We may not even be sure what we want from life. All of that is a lot to handle, and most of it of no concern. My recommendation, just go with the flow. It all works out in the end. It really does.
Each life is unique. Do your best. You may not get the ideal life that you envision now. But, you will get the life that you work hard to build. Keep learning. Find a career that you like and be the best that you can be at it. Stay away from smoking, alcohol, drugs. That is just a dead end.
Once you get to my age, hopefully earlier in your life, you will find out that family, relationships, health, happiness and kindness are the critical qualities.
Learn wisdom from the Stoic philosophers. From Socrates, "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle".
I immigrated to and grew up in the Bay Area, California. I've wanted to create a salon of female elders who I could ask these exact same questions to. You've done (and continue to do) the work for me and for the rest of us. Thank you so much!
I'm 49 and my advice to younger people is don't take good health for granted. I was always fairly fit and healthy just naturally so I didn't pay attention to it, I smoked, bad diet, partying etc. You think you have plenty of time to get fit. Well at age 45 I broke my back and discovered I have brittle bone disease and now I'm screwed. And I was quite fit I started playing badminton and swimming and running in my early 40s but it was too late, just cos your fit on the outside it means nothing about the inside. All that bad living caught up with me, so don't ignore your health. My advice is take up something that you can do your whole life to keep fit, go swimming or something like that, and eat some good food, don't miss too many nights sleep. Build these things into your life.
This 74 year-old agrees: the body ages but it’s the mind that can keep you young. Great vlog.
Thanks Paul!
Just had a 3 hour talk with my dad about getting old. Wanted to see more perspectives on it, and you gave me just that. I’m 22 and he’s 59, and everything we talked about was mentioned in this video. The idea of age being a mindset and that these years are just chapters in our book. I was feeling like you, like life was at its peak, but I really do have a new look on this whole thing. I really enjoyed this video man thanks for this.
I am 55 - when I was 23 i was going to take the world by storm, lived in NYC had a job, apartment, and enough money to buy food rent and beer, other than that - meeting women !! ! Fast Forward 32 years - I have had, and continue to have, an amazing life. Although my wife died of cancer recently, I have an amazing child, beautiful home, a lot of loving family and friends, my health is (I think) excellent. Keep living because being sedentary and stress will kill you
A thought provoking vid- thank you! I'm 65, feel like I'm 25 but with a way better brain and understanding of life. Your bod deteriorates but your mind and heart get better with age. Can't believe the image in the mirror- that's an old guy! I feel a lot more settled than when I was younger, and am able to handle the constant plot twists life throws at you. Really like what the one lady said- you stop caring about what others think. That's powerful. Again- thank you for this vid!
23 is not the peak. Continue to challenge yourself daily and every year is better than the previous.
I’m 58, I feel I spend my life trying to collect stuff, and now I’m trying to get rid of it. I love my 50s ,I’m looking ahead with dread but I know I’m going to like it because I appreciate my family first and things last. I’ve learned losing old friends is is so painful.
Ditto. I am still young enough to do things, smart enough to know what to avoid. I can appreciate the simple things now.
Too many Possessions just end up owning you
I’m 60. I’ve enjoyed your series on aging (the shorts and this longer episode). I just retired from teaching elementary school in USA. I am reliving my early twenties again, when I was caring for my daughter. Now it’s 3 grandsons (8,5 & 1). Child caring years, for me, are the best years in life. Your interviewee said it best, “The days are long, but the years are short.” I savor every day, every moment, with my grandsons, even if it’s been a particularly long day, because the older you get the more aware you are of the years being short. It’s a mathematical ratio. Each year becomes a smaller portion of your lifespan as you age. 1:23 vs. 1:60. I remember thinking as a teenager, being a “kid” was sooo long ago and becoming an “adult” was an almost unimaginable distant future.
Here’s another thought to keep in mind: You always know when it’s the first time you do something, but you never (usually) know when it is it is the last.” No one is promised tomorrow. So savor those times with your loved ones. Tell them you love them. Don’t rush out without without a proper goodbye, a hug, a kiss. Momento morí.
"I remember thinking as a teenager, being a “kid” was sooo long ago" is so true I'm 17 rn and it feels like my childhood was 100 years ago but the last 3 years of my life have flew by
Thank you, I love this sharing
I’m happy being 63 & a half & I can’t wait to get to 64! I speak my thruth when I say I absolutely love growing older! Why? All ages I was more grown up. At 20 I was more like 30…………Hated 40 felt horrid, felt a little lost. But 50 & 60 were amazing! Now I’m financially independent & I do only what I want too do, wear my collection of clothes, only drink champagne 🥂 🍾 when I choose alcohol. Love my family & a few close friend’s, love my dog’s!
Many people including me seem to have a problem with 40 or 40s, but I don't know why. So, to all in their 40s: Be patient! For me, the 50s were the best decade.
@@featherstone5838 I love being 63 & 3 quarters! I’m naughty 👿 but extremely nice 😊 & I don’t care about much. I just relish the good left of life!
Great video man. At the age of 27 I feel great and know the best years are still ahead. The only thing that I sometimes dwell on is that I wish I would have pursued my dreams and passions at an earlier age. If I had one piece of advice for people younger then me it would be do what you want and do it NOW! Don't wait for that perfect time because it wont come.
and the older you get, the more responsibilities you have! Thanks Evan.
Yeah, a steady job and career growth take up your time. Raising kids possibly?
Another Bt of mine advice …don’t dwell on the past. Change things if you can but if you can’t don’t worry about it just forge on ahead. Worry won’t change a damn thing.
One of the hardest lessons in getting older is accepting that there's no going backward, there's no magical elixir that will keep you forever 25 or 35 years old. There's an infinite number of ways to hide from your own life and evade the inevitable... we can binge watch show after show, self-medicate, just "disappear" by not engaging with our own life. Living is terrifying because death is the inevitable end of living. If you avoid "living" maybe you can avoid death? Of course this is not so, but what does "living" mean? It means accepting that our time is limited, that as we age we lose bits of our lives along the way... and experiencing life NOW is all we have. That means putting a lot more emphasis on sitting with your family or friends and just existing together, having conversations, enjoying their presence in the here-and-now. My dad and I did not speak throughout most my 20s, but eventually, we grew closer, and shared a love of hiking. Although I value those hiking trips to Colorado, what I missed out on most was just sitting in his kitchen on a random weekend, drinking coffee and getting to know him better. It is the every day mundane things that can make up a life and make it worthwile. I realize I'm on a long ramble here... but I can't emphasize enough how important it is to communicate and listen to the people in your life and just really try and understand them.
ah sorry to tell you, at 27 the best years of your life just passed. Thats why good childhoods are such a gift, those will be the best days of your life if you have good parents.
Thank you so much! Your interviews / conversations with older people in parks, cities of the World... are incredibly inspireing and full of wisdom. Im a ZEN Buddhist at the age of 55. I had in Germany my civil service time (instead if army 10:11 ) from the age of 19 to 21, studies at university from 21 to 27, 2 years in Spain and Marocco, 3 years work as an insurance agent, then I turned back to university to study Teacher at public schools, worked in it with pleasure from 35 to 50, then I was liberated from the job for beeing a
"Housewife/ Houseman", to help my children wirh school, cook for the family and so on...Now I want to go back to work, but not as a teacher. For me every singular step was a pleasure to develop myself. Life is a lifelong Love Affaire, if we want to. Thanjs a lit for your genious conversations. I m often impressed by the deepness of the answers!!! Cornelius from Germany
I'm 65 and although I would love to look younger, have faster reaction times and have a body that was strong and fit, I wouldn't trade the person I've become to get it.
as a 25 year old man with mild PVL/CP i have slower reaction times compared to alot of people my age it makes me feel old even though i know im young and have a full life ahead of me God Bless
This is seriously such a great message. I've been thinking so much about aging and making the most out of life. It's great to hear first-hand experiences from people!
Glad it helped!
It does not matter how old you are,
for me, as long as I have my health,
I am super happy!! Folks, try not to be
afraid of the future. Whatever happens,
it's going to happen whether you like it or not. We are all going to die anyway.
So, live your life to the fullest. Life is too short to worry about and be unhappy. Plz enjoy life and be nice to each other!!
I’ll be 29 in a couple weeks and I genuinely feel like life gets better with age. I’m not rushing it, but I’m BEYOND excited for my 30s and 40s even my 50s. I’m counting my blessings every day ❤️
great editing skills! i loved your series on interviews with people of all age, especially the older ones. I'm 23 too and I've been trying to navigate life and find out what makes me happy. After a year of therapy, and a bit of research, I'm feeling way better about the experience of life, and I've grown to enjoy most days and be really grateful for all I have, no matter how many things I don't have yet or I've lost, which is something I thought not possible. I was always thinking: "if i had this ..., i would be happier". bullshit. friends and loved ones really help to make your days truly extraordinary, not gonna lie. I wish you loads of success, you seem like a very motivated, ambitious and down to earth guy, and I hope you reach your goals and become very known on youtube. I thought you were already when I first started seeing your youtube shorts.
Actually, life gets better when you get older. In my 20’s, I spent my years trying to find myself and working jobs I hated. Now at 47, i’m doing something I love. My mind and body still feels like I am in my 20’s; However, Mentally I am wiser. I don’t take things for granted and I enjoy every single day that I am alive.
I am 41 years old. During my teenage years, specifically from 15 to 22, I constantly worried about what others thought of me and how they would perceive me. This concern persisted until I turned 23, at which point I felt that this period was the pinnacle of my life. Despite this, I still had apprehensions about the future and what it might bring. It was when I reached 27 that I began to realize that I was getting older. The following decade, from 28 to 38, seemed like a blur because I was engrossed in my work and dedicated to my daily gym routine. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic struck and lockdown measures were imposed, I finally had the opportunity to reflect on past events in my life. Now, at the age of 41, I am actively researching and seeking to understand how it feels to be older so that I can mentally and emotionally prepare myself for that stage of life.
I’m 38 and no way we are happiest at 23, life was so uncertain then! Whilst now I feel so much better at knowing my place in the world, and at self-acceptance! Life is definitely great now. There’s a Confucian saying, 三十而立 四十而不惑 五十而知天命 六十而耳順 七十而从心所欲， which refers to being independent in our 30s, being unfazed in our 40s, knowing our fate in our 50s, being at peace with everything we hear in our 60s and acting from our heart in our 70s. To those in your 20s, don’t worry if you don’t have everything figured out, you have so much ahead of you!
Honestly when I found these shorts I couldn’t stop watching them, and also consider the same question myself. One of the best and realest things/subject matters I’ve seen in a very long time, I hope there’s more to come. Thank you.
Yup, i was very happy at 69. I'm even happier now at 74. I think the reason is that i've been blessed with good health and i have a strong Christian faith. I struggled a lot when i was young and worried way too much. We let things go as we get older.
What I got from this was appreciate the age that you are at right now as much as you can. Each age and stage of life has it's own potential and wisdom. That man that is 45 years old and said he would like to be 35 right now I started tearing because I actually will be 35 hitting my mid 30's in few months and probably when I am 45 I will say the same thing as him. So appreciate where you are in this moment.
I'm 61 and just retired a couple of months ago. Your video was very meaningful and inspiring to me, as I am now redefining myself and coming to grips with who I will be the rest of my life. I really enjoyed what your father said, that he takes life in 10 year increments. I feel like I'm at the beginning of one of those increments now. It's scary, but it's life. Body is creaky so very important to keep it moving and functioning. My Dad told me to focus on one thing to keep me engaged. He chose finance back when he retired, but for me he suggested health. Great advice!
Im 35.
In my 20s, I was figuring out what I wanted to do with my life, started my career, traveled, and got married. I had a lot of freedom, and it was the building blocks for my future. My 30s have been about building on that. Raising a family and feeling more secure in myself. My 30s have been my best years so far. Yes, I'm tired from young children, but they have brought me so much joy. I understand my parents better and have an even greater respect for them. I still have them in my life. They are young, healthy, and strong. I know they are aging, and that scares me, but for now, I have all the most important people in my life, alive and healthy. I wish it could stay like this forever. I'm sure each decade will bring new blessings, but my 30s have been really great.
34 years old,semen retention changed my life,best is yet to come,in my 40's i will be strogner than now,and my kid will look up to me,you are 23,stay healthy ,stay young in your mind ,stay strong and stay hungry for more.
No way 23 was my best year of life... Dude I hope you resolve your early life crisis... Lots of good stuff ahead.
Wow what a great way to make people reflect on aging. I absolutely loved the different answers of all your people interviewed.
I've recently turned 30 and it feels like I'm lost and scared. But It also feels like I'm getting more resilient and mature.
Will! - I'm 69! For some reason , from my youth I have viewed 70 as the official beginning of old and endings. But I think that you and the study you mentioned just changed my entire perspective of what old means. Not sure how or why, but that fear of aging just vacated me! Here's hoping...and thank you young man! Keep doing what you've doing 'cause it's working! Follow your ❤️
Great. You are never too old, keep that in mind. (I am 22)
I'm a 16 year old stuck in a 63 year old body. It all comes down to health once you get into your 50's. My favorite years were as a child when I had no cares in the world other than what the weather was like outside because I spent most of my time there. Now most of my time is spent indoors. I'd say the 1970's were the best economically and it went downhill from there.
I am so proud of you, 23 and you are doing AMAZING! Keep reaching the highest, anything is possible. You got this xo
I am twice your age, almost exactly. The days are long and the years are short. My younger self saw the distant horizon and wanted to be there to find it ' out there', I've been out there but I've found what most of what I want. Life happens in phases, you'll remember it that way, certain benchmarks you hit or miss, I have some a few of these phases under my belt. But one thing is true, you CAN change the course of your life, I woke up at 39 and determined not to go into 40 the same as before, all the previous decades I decided to do it differently. I took the huge risks and it worked for me, it was worth it and that was 7 years ago. You can do it.
The good about aging is that your emotions get a little less intense. So if you are someone with overwhelming emotions, you will be happy that your 20s be over.
YAY
@@Sprouht I mean, they are still overwhelming but not as much 😄
I am 55. Looking back, my favourite age was 35. You’re old enough to know who you are and what you’re doing, and your body still feels good.
Turning 30 in one month, well let me tell you, I've been doubling my daily collagen intake and depressing for no God damn reasons... I've watched this type of videos before though today they're resonating at a deeper level. Thank you! Gotta get up and celebrate my life.
My thirties was great decade - a nice balance between youthful stupidity and maturing self confidence. Enjoy yours!
When I turned 28 and crept closer to 30 I panicked as well. I’m not sure why women specifically panic when they approach thirty.
I am 36 now. Let me tell you, thirties are phenomenal! I laugh that I even thought turning thirty was a big deal.
In your thirties you are still young but also mature enough to be taken seriously by people older than you. Your career can really take off. Manage your money well and you will set your set up for a solid and secure future.
Do the work to learn what matters most to you. Then align your life, friendships, decisions with that.
In my 60's... ENJOY, you're a spring chicken! I'm definitely more fit than most my age, but won't lie -- I, naturally, looked better in my youth. Having said that, I appreciate life A LOT more now and regret discontinuing some of the activities I loved because I was "too busy." My mother died in her sleep at home in her 97th year with the sharpest mind, sense of humour etc. Yes, she was physically frail, though still agile, but her curiosity and love of life stayed with her till her final day this last May.
At 25 I had an existential crisis, even wanting to disappear. And NO, I wasn't sad, I was just tired of the cycle of life like work, sleep, be disappointed in people. Having a family will never be an answer for me, I guess due to trauma. It's exhausting. Still struggling right now. But I'm still working hard to get to a level where I can afford to live off-grid where there's a lot of beautiful nature around.
Struggle is a HUGE part of the human experience. Everyone, absolutely every person has, will, or is struggling. Stay strong. Manage your struggle, it is momentary. It will amaze you how much life changes throughout the days, months, years. Love you, love others and remember the more love you give, in even the smallest increment (a smile, a kind word), will come back to you threefold. Try try try. ❤
I started following you because you go out and ask people how old they are and how it feels to be that age. I was always embarrassed to ask this question to older people because I didn’t want them to feel old or offended but very much was curious how it felt to be that age. Since I was a child I always wonder what it felt like to be older. I started wondering when I was 5. My brother was 17 and I thought he was old and felt bad for him. Then I was 17 and I felt kind of old and wondered what it was like to be in the late 20s, it looked so old. Then I got to be in my late 20s and had so many things that I wanted to do but didn’t do anything. Then my thirties came and I felt great. At about 37 I started having panic attacks when I would go for a run. I went to the dr and he couldn’t figure it out. I started gaining so much weight no matter how much food I cut out. I’m now 45 and still can’t run much or lift weights because I run out of breath. I now feel old. I feel old because now I see how the body ages, the mind does not age but the body does. I now wish that I would have taken it easy on my body instead of abusing it to work hard and always be at peak all the time. I never did drugs but I abused caffeine because I went to school in my thirties and held 2 jobs. I slept 4-5 hours and was always on the go. Take care of yourselves, we are vincible.
I'm 30 and it feels like the real life is getting started just now! as long as you're healthy anything is possible!
Will, Good video. Keep moving every day. Rick 76years.
Thanks Rick! Hope all is well!!
Get busy livin' or get busy dyin'...
At 69 you have been through a lot of shit and hard times, you have carried the ball for the team, and taken some hard tackles and you are retired. You feel safe from the tumult and you can look over your life and be thankful to have survived, and the worst struggles are over. Gravity will take you down you hope gracefully.
Keep doing videos like this. These videos are so insightful and you have an old soul! 💯💯💯
Oh man I can already tell the second you hit 30 you will look back at this video of your 23-year-old self and crack up. I used to be like you, having all of these deep thoughts, always pondering about life and ageing. I'm 30 years old now and I realised how naive the 23-year-old version of me actually was and cringe at everything I had written down in my diary back then. I'm 30 but I still feel 21..the only difference is I don't care about what others think anymore nor do I waste time overthinking and micro analysing every single thing in life. You can say I'm more laid back and chill, got a bit more money in my pocket and freedom to do what I want. 30 is 21, but better (not physically, but mentally and I bet it only gets better from what everyone older than 30 tells me) 23 is just soooo young, you barely even know who you are at 23! 😅You just believe you are an adult but you're technically closer to a teenager than a fully grown adult because studies show that brain development is not even complete until near the age of 25 years refers specifically to the development of the prefrontal cortex. At 23 your brain isn't even fully developed so take a deep breath and enjoy life a lot more. There's enough time left for you to worry about the rest of life.
The best years are now!
I’m 75 and scared about failing health and very little money . 34 was a good age for me . Plus our world today is terrifying
Turning 66 this year, first time feeling old, minor body aches here and there..
But grateful that I made so far, no other options but moving forward to love and thank more till He takes me to my eternal Home.
God bless you all!❤
0:48 it's 29 for me. I got married recently and until the wedding reception, I hadn't really realized how old everybody around me were. Especially my parents. I lived with them my entire life and seeing their age show brought back that old nightmare I had as a kid where I wake up and find them having breakfast like always, but with their hair grey with age.
I always laughed at myself for having such an existential dream as a seven year old, but now thst it's becoming my reality, I sometimes find myself wishing I'd wake up soon and it was just another nightmare I'm having and that it's only a Sunday morning in '01 and my favorite cartoons are on TV.
I am 70 and feel great. Still working and healthy. My 40s were peak. I am always optimistic .
As an 80 year old woman I feel that I’m living a good life. I still workout 3 x weekly at the gym, live independently and am in a relationship which is now 10 years along. Having met a man who I probably wouldnt have even noticed when I was younger, he and I are probably closer and better friends (and were lovers until health issues came along) than my previous marriages or other relationships. Interestingly I am more interested in people not in my immediate social sphere.
I am 70. I recommend that a person find something that they will enjoy doing for a living and then stick with it. When I was 28, I came up with an idea for a new propulsion system. I owned an insurance agency that I sold to dedicate myself to this project. Three years later I started my own business brokerage that I have had ever since. It has allowed me to self- finance the propulsion system, which I continued to pursue. Now at 70, I am within 3 or 4 months of having a working prototype that will replace all rockets, jet engines, and most air and marine propellers. It was a huge sacrifice over the course of my life, to pursue my invention, but it will change the course of history. It will allow us to travel to Mars in the matter of hours. I did not want to get to 90 and look back and say, "Gee, I wish that I had done that". I have done most of what I set out to do and I am no where near finished. I have kept good care of my body and mind and I recommend that everyone do the same. It makes life far more enjoyable when you don't have to worry about your health.
I like your videos, you ask limited but intelligent, sensible questions, and the key here is, you ask that set of questions to so many people, it's refreshing to hear from your subjects the varying answers to the same set of questions, brilliant production..
very much agree, these type of vids are my favourite as it actually gives honest insight into other peoples lives
I am 37 and I definitely feel that my best years are ahead. I watched a few of your videos and they made me realize I am living an extraordinary life, really. I am so thankful for every day on this wild, crazy, colorful, joyful, beautiful earth.
This deserves more views 🥹🥹 love this series. Keep making more please!
I'm 54 and my advice is "always" be working towards bettering yourself in some way, and do this even when the chips are down. Also, help ppl where you can, and treat others with respect, because you can learn something from anyone. Stay positive because corny or not it works, and proving someone wrong in an argument will NOT make you or the other person feel better. Let it go even when you're right. Not saying be a wimp, but everything is not a competition, and ppl that are too ruthless usually win battles but in the end lose the war.
Your best years/moments are right now. Doesn't matter what age you are.
I'm in my 60's..just retired and having a GD ball. No regrets. Life usually happens the way its suppose to based on the decisions one makes. I'm travelling all over the world and realize we are basically all the same. Some are just more resourceful than others. We make the best of what we have. Live good young people but not extravagant. Be disciplined and save so you can travel like me. Take care of your body. Its the only temple you have. Drink a very nice glass of Wine every now and then. Find your pockets of happiness here and there and live on. Nobody is happy all of the time. There is no such thing. CARRY ON!!! Face your future proudly.
It all depends on the life you live. Your best and most fondest years could easily be your teenage years up until your mid-late 20's but it also could be your 30's, 40's or even 50's depending on your personality type and the way you live your life. No matter the life you live - chances are that you will start to feel the aches, pains and problems of being old much earlier than you anticipated. As far as figuring out who you are and what you want.... there are hundreds of millions of people who never really figure that out so don't worry about that.
I'm 17 and sad that my teenage years have been wasted but thx because the last part of ur comment saved me from having a quarter life crisis 😂😂
You are mature and asking yourself important questions at just 24.
I wouldn't worry if I were you, you are asking yourself the right questions. You ponder, and you have the perfect mindset to appreciate life.
It's rare. Especially at your age.
This is wonderful
Love the content of your videos. You excel at getting people to be open and receptive to your questions via your relaxed, respectful and kind demeanor. I was amazed by the studies that say 23 is the optimum age. My head instinctively nodded in agreement as 23 is my reference point for the happiest, most joyous and “alive” time in my life. That said, I am 72, going on 73 in late May. Life becomes increasingly better and rich with meaning each passing year. Many dreams have been fulfilled and continue to come true. I think most importantly, I am at peace within my being. But I do miss my Mother and Father.
My best decades were 20s and 50s. My 50s (current) have been good, except for body aches. I have more money, don't sweat the small stuff, and value relationships in a better way than I did in past. My 40s were hard, being sandwiched between dying parents and my teen kid. Just appreciate where you are. My 96 y.o aunt told me she was still looking forward to the future. 🥰
I'm 35 and after watching this video I'm even more afraid of the future. it's kind of depressing to see. I'm someone who lives far too much in the past and mourns the old, better times. I feel like I gave away my 20s. If you're reading this and you're in your early 20s, I'll give you the following advice. DONT get into serious relationships too soon. Just dont do it. You can easy start a Family in your later 30s. also stay away from people who bring you down.
Couldn't agree more with your dad. Enjoy each day, each year, and go live your life.
2:40 - 19 Lost
2:15 - 23 Lost
3:30 - 45 Mature
4:00 - 29 Uncertain
5:45 - 66 Full of energy 😃
6:00 - 37 No idea what I'm doing 😂
6:47 - 67 20 on the inside 😃
7:10 - 57 You no longer care
7:53 - "The days are long, the years are short"
9:00 - His Dad. 60 years old.
All my ages are the best!
At 5 I remember my little brother running wearing my red dress and he was funny little boy,
At 12 I started to learn physics,
at 13 I started to study in math school in another city,
at 17 I moved to another country on my own and meet my current husband,
at 18 I changed my citizenship,
at 19 I got married,
at 20 I made a bicycle travel with my husband, that summer we traveled 2000 km's cycling through Russia and KZ,
at 21 I got bachelor degree,
at 22 I got pregnant,
at 23 I gave a birth to my son and got the master's degree,
at 27 I gave a birth to my second child, I bought a house with my husband,
at 28 I became a photographer,
at 30 I gave birth to my third child,
at 32 I started learning programming,
at 33 I started my career as a frontend developer,
at 34 I started mentoring other students in programming,
at 35 I started to learn backend programming and increased my salary twice,
I'm 36 now and my goals waiting me to reach them.
Dude Awesome video! Second video I’ve caught and you are putting out excellent content. Definitely continue on with it. What great experiences. I’m 43 and watching this because I’m in a scared ass stage and probably haven’t done yet what you’ve accomplished. Thanks for this and all the stories from those interviewed. For the 57 year young woman, gorgeous you are and loved how you had that enthusiasm, gives me hope still.
"...days are long and years are short..."
That comes with age and wisdom💯
these videos are amazing. This culture does not respect older people and the transmission of knowledge between generations has largely ground to a halt. These videos do a great job of filling that need. Thank you!
I am 62 years old lady, believe or not I feel better than when I was 30, because when I was 30 I had to be a Pregnant , deliver baby and raise her . At that time we have no money, no house no car. Now my daughter has grown up she is already an Emergency doctor so I have everything now compare with I was 30, I don’t want to go back at 30😂 This was an extraordinary interview by the way.
I'd like to see more videos like this one. For me I'd like to have the physical body of my 30's but with the wisdom I have today.
Wisdom is the best thing about getting older for sure. You know how to NOT waste your time anymore.
Your life will go by in the blink of an eye. People you love will start to die off. Aging starts to effect the body around 37. Being young is and will always be better than being old. Miss being young and having my family still alive. Life is pretty darn fast
As an 18 year old. Feeling lost and confused. This has made me realize I have to let everything go and live life. Go do things I want to, and that it'll all work out in the end.
spot on
At 38 years old ; I am pretty content with my life right now & hopeful for the future . I have worked in the medical field for over 15 years so I know 1st hand that taking care of your body , eating right , getting your physical & just balancing the many aspects of your life is crucial. Often when we grumble about our Ages; there’s somebody somewhere stuck on a hospital bed for weeks/months struggling to live/breath/walk or talk Again ; Life is precious @ every decade & give yourself Grace!!! Be grateful for each Passing Year 🙏🏿🙏🏿. Like this guy stated ; “ Believe you’re young in spirit & just keep
Living “. Stay away from anything Toxic (drugs/ too much alcohol 🍷); those are the things that Ruin people’s lives forever regardless of how young or Old they are.