Life Doesn't Wait
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Hi all! i hope you enjoyed this week's new video! i worked really hard on it. it's a little different, but i hope it inspires you in some way xx
Mind sharing it with your friends & giving it a thumbs up?
That would mean a lot to me
I love This wow
Yes! Well done connor your hard work clearly paid off!! :)
A biiig thumb up for u 😍😍😍 i 'm your biggest french fan _ I LOVE U SOOO MUCH _ stay strong 😍
I'm so sorry Connor..
Connor u inspired me 2 be myself, and 2 live a Dream :) iv probably wouldn't be happy right now if it wasn't 4 you connor thank you for being here 4 me (not physically) But Mentally . I love u Connor 💝 Sorry 4 your lost Connor Franta but Happy that u Do wat You Love Connor ☺
love this, beautifully made
Mikey 😊
thanks mikeyyyy
Yea I agree Ricky
Mikeyyyyy connorrr omgeee xD
How awesome would it be if Connor and Mikey were to do a collab. That would be epic!!!
"People are people,and they all have something to say"
💜
Can I just forward this to everyone I know😂😂😂
I saw this as soon as he said that omg
+Madi Ashley OH MY GOD SAME
I'm going to remember that
I'm tired, I'm so tired, not from a lack of sleep, but from a sheer amount of disbelief, from seeing this watercolour world we live in slowly turning a light shade of tin, smiles fading to frowns, ups turning to downs, some of us have lost our spark, lost our drive, lost our heart, and frankly I'm tired of it, I'm exhausted by the sight, of lives lacking a certain light, when each and everyone of us deserve that right, do me a favour lend me your ears, keep your eyes peeled place them here, poetry and fancy word play on hold, here's a meaningful story I've never told. You see a couple of weeks ago a day like any other I was heading to meet up with some friends for lunch and for some reason I truly couldn't be bothered with the mess that is Los Angeles parking so I called myself a taxi you see I'm the type of person who likes to make conversation with pretty much anyone and everyone whether it's an old lady at a bus stop or a barista at a coffee shop people are people and they all have something to say, after a few introduction sentences me and this 30 something year old gentlemen realised we are both creative types originally from the Mid West out here in Los Angeles pursuing our many artsy endeavours we continued conversing but quickly things got a little bit deeper he asked me “was your family okay with you moving out to a bigger city and chasing such an alternative career type” “definitely” I said “they're just happy I'm happy and doing something I love everyday” he continued by saying “Good, that's really good you're doing something you're passionate about a lot of people nowadays can't seem to say that” he hesitated slightly but then continued “you know my dad and brother worked night and day for practically their entire lives receiving little pay for doing something they didn't enjoy at all they both always talked about how it'll be worth it one day we can spend our hard earned money later on we will live a good life eventually but you know what neither of them got that my dad died unexpectedly four years ago and my brother just last year they'll never get to live the life they wanted to so it's honestly very nice to see people following their heart and living their life now rather than later” and at that point he dropped me off after only a ten minute car ride I left with a new perspective in my mind life waits for no one if yours isn't going the way you want it to if you aren't pursuing what you want to purse if you wake up with immediate dread constantly saddened by the hours moving through the days feeling lost hurt in a haze holding back you want to say waiting to be yourself another day all your dreams and desires put on hold to be fulfilled maybe when you are old you aren't doing it right you aren't living your life eventually is not okay why tomorrow when there is today I finally feel like I am finding my way and not just living day by day I'm doing what I love I'm going where I want to go I'm being who I want to be I'm happy and you know what I think everyone deserves to feel the same way.
Thank you so much for writing the text!
this is really helpful! THANK YOU!
I freakin' love this SO much. I love the message, the styling, the wording, all of it. Good good good good job you lovely Connor
Ahh i love your videos 💕
Louise!! Love you and Connor so much, please, never ever stop being Sassy
Agreed, couldn't have worded it that simple haha!
I saw your tweet earlier and this really was beautiful. ty for pointing it out to us :)
I know right Louise
not gonna lie, but this 3 minute long video has actually changed my life
and people say youtubers are a bad influence. -.-
because they only see half of it not the whole thing
My father -.-
My dad always say...they only put up videos... Why do you love them so much?
Lauryn LovesChu lol my mom think the same way
because of youtubers like sam pepper and they think all youtubers are like hm
I listen to this video every morning.
Literally 😄
same! great way to start your day 😊
Me to!
+Sarah Raed omg yaas!
Sarah Raed I read the words every week
Dear Person Reading This,
Today might've not been the best day. whether you were bullied, you failed a test, you got in a fight with your best friend/parent- whatever it might've been, I want you to know that you're worth it. That I care about you.
Today might've been the worst day ever, but tomorrow might be the best day ever! you can't live in the past and focus on the bad that happened yesterday, because you might miss all the amazing possibilities that come to you today!
I know it's hard to keep your head up when you feel like the world is against you, but you can do it. I know you can.
I hope tomorrow when you wake up tomorrow, you feel happy, and like you're on top of the world!
don't fret about the mistakes you've made, because sometimes they can make the best lessons.
Sincerely,
Me.
(: love you
honestly this helped so much I got in huge trouble with my parents today and this just made it all seem okay
That's was beautiful :) thank you so much! Xo
I'm gonna die
Im gonna kill myself next Monday
Sincerely i don't want to
Just because of those little things that i love in life
But those don't fill up the holes of my failures
As sweet and inspiring was this video by connor and your long coment
It still won't make me, a born failure
A person who succeeds
Yes this video and the comments made me happy for a bit
But everything goes
It was nice while it lasted
You can't do that, there is so much to live for. You've got to be strong, if you can't find reason enough to live keep looking, look somewhere else, be patient. You are not a failure, you are a person. You are so many things, you could give so much to the world. Think of those who have helped you, who love you. If you haven't met people like that, I guarantee you will. Give people a chance, and give yourself a chance. Please.
I can't relate to this so much! I've been losing almost 1500 subs a day for the last month but I'm trying to keep my head up and keep making the content I believe in!! Really like this video man!
Sawyer
love you sawyer :)
I'm never gonna leave you Sawyer, you're amazing
I love you Sawyer!!!! Subscriber forever x
much love sawyer xxx
This hits the same even 6 years after. I'd go here whenever I need a little reminder of why I'm still doing what I'm doing and if I still am happy with it.
Connor needs to make more videos like this. I enjoy listening to him talk, especially on topics like this.
Your eye for photography & film & editing is perfect. You were born with a God-given talent, Connor. You're amazing.
I think it's more likely that he worked really hard and put a lot of effort into getting better rather than being born with a talent granted by an all-powerful god.
***** thank you.
y'all just watch this video and that's all you have to say.. judging someone else's opinion? if you aren't going to be kind why say anything? mostly when her life doesn't affect yours..
***** Yes, he worked hard, but he didn't begin with this type of skill, did he? He had a knack for it and developed it. If you don't have an eye for cinematography, then working hard still wouldn't produce these results. He's got a gift and he's using it to inspire others.
UniquelyyCarlyy What you're asserting is demonstrably wrong. There may be certain individuals who are born with a genetic predisposition to be good at something, but that's genetics, so they'd have their parents to thank for that, not any supernatural phenomenon.
this is so perfect holy crap this is actually life changing.
Yes!
I LOVE your videos and truly I agree..
Kevin! Im glad you are watching these videos!
Omg i love u!!!
Ikr? It totally mind-fucked me for a second.
i remember watching this for the first time and saying this will forever be favorite video on the internet. it's almost two years now and it still is... great job connie.
Same
saaaaame
Pixelated Hailey same tho
Me too. I just recite the whole video with him every time I watch it.
Pixelated Hailey hey thanks, connies my name or did u mean connor
Inspirational af
but the outro scared the shit out of me
I don't know about others, but for me it's finding what I'm passionate about that's the hardest part.
Omg same! I literally have no idea what I'm passionate about so I can't follow my dreams because I have no idea what I like.
I know what I'm passionate about I just have serious motivation and procastination issues, so I always just 'put it off'. And I know it's such a hard area to get into so part of me just can't even be bothered trying.
Just try everything, and you will eventually fond it. I tried so many things and I love some more and more and hate some more and more, but that is how it goes. I kind of threw my cares away and just went for things
you will find your passion one day! you won't see it coming, you won't even know it's happening until one day, you're like damn...i found it
don't worry, you will eventually find what you're passionate about. But don't forget, always be doing something!
Love love love this, it's so well done!
This is so inspiring. Awesome work
Omg its the swag master
I love you Laina!
am i the only one reading along with him in his book? or nah
I'm also doing that :)
Me too!!!
sammeee
SAME 😁
omqbree i'm writing it down in my phone but i'm about to get his book cos theres a word I can't understand what it is.
I listen to this everyday before I go to school. It reminds me that I shouldn't wait to do what I enjoy. I am glad to say that acting is something I enjoy very much and that I have recently gotten a part in my school musical "Alice in Wonderland". Thanks Con. xoxo :)
we have the same last name
Sadarah Barr Cool! people always make fun of my last name, although it means that I get out of class first :)
+Natalie Barr we also did alice in wonderland :) what part do you have?
daisy, one of the cardsmen and a backup role for the mad hatter.
Sorry, my phone is buggy
My eyes are fogged up, Connor.
I was diagnosed with social anxiety when I was eleven years old.
This disorder has created a thick shield around me...
I dropped out of college, lost all my friends, lost the support of important people, lost... everything. I don't get out of my house. I'm scared of the world...of speaking.
Your words have so much meaning and you make me believe I can destroy my shield and claim the life I thought was over.
Thank You
Please talk to me if you ever need to okay?
I can't find a single thing I dislike about this video
You're becoming such an amazing film maker!
glad you liked it!
ConnorFranta loved it ****
ConnorFranta this is such an amazing video. waw ! keep on doing what u love. It's one of my favorites videos from you :D
Same
Haven't seen this video in 4 years, it hits different now that I'm almost 21.
Although I must say, whatever it is that's your dream, you have to work to get there. And sometimes it's not easy. Sometimes you are not excited about the day that is ahead of you, it may be boring, it may be hard, but it has to be done to get closer to your overall goal. As long as you find out what is your goal, what is your dream, what is it that you really want to do. And you work to get there little by little every day.
For me it was pursuing a career in medicine. And that's not easy. It takes many years, many sleepless nights, a lot of anxiety and a lot of boring days filled with lectures from boring people or just long hours at uni and long nights of studying. It's not fun, but it WILL be worth it one day. And that's what it takes sometimes. You just have to find a way to make your life a bit more fun sometimes😉
How have you been now, a year or so later?
*rewatches as reading a work in progress*
Literally me.
Franuccino Coffee right I read the book and went back to this video
Franuccino Coffee same this one of my favorite video by him
Obsessed with this. Your videos continue to get better and it's an absolute privilege to get to watch you grow as a person and video maker. Love this, so much.
I couldn't say it any better myself :) connor you're truly an inspiration
aw thanks benjamin! that means a lot
I love u Conner Franta u bring meaning to my life :) keep the good work
Connor, that was absolutely mind-blowing.
:O MIKA YOU WATCH CONNOR TOO?!?! DSJFHKJDL
MyTerrificDolls DUHHHHHH
∂σℓℓу ρнσтσgяαρну WOW OKAY xD I've seen a lot of AGTubers commenting on videos I love and I'm like "wow is this a coincidence or what" ;p
MyTerrificDolls HAHAHA YAAAAAAA BUT CONNOR IS PERFECTION THO
Omg hi!!! Never thought I'd see you here! I never see ag people comment on these! Yay I'm not the only one 😂
I can't believe it's been two years since this video. I remember watching it for the first time and being so mesmerised by the lyrics and visuals. And to this day I still love it just as much.
connor is too tumblr
and I love it.
This brought tears to my eyes, because I know I'm not living my life the way I want to and I'm so afraid that I never will.
To be honest, Jesus Christ inspires me. Knowing that God created this world so beautifully. And that he loved us so much that he put His OWN breath into us when we were created. And even though, we fell and sinned, he still had an unconditional love for us. He sent his ONLY Son to come to this earth and suffer a horrible death just so that we can be forgiven. But also to show that he's still all powerful, he rose His Son from the dead. Jesus is alive! And now even though we still sin, when we ask for forgiveness, he forgives us. And no matter how far away you stray, even if you say that you hate God, or that He doesn't exist, He still loves you and there's nothing that can stop that. We should all be like Him...
So much has happened in my life since you posted this video, and I can't even begin to explain how much it has helped me. I went to college for almost two years doing something I thought I was expected to do, but not necessarily what I wanted to do. About one semester into my education, it started to slowly drain me of all my energy. Time went by and I slowly lost interest in everything, I wasn't paying attention, I started to slack and procrastinated everything to the very last minute. My grades faded, I failed more and more classes and I was tired to the point where life was exhausting me. I had mental breakdowns pretty much on a daily basis because I knew that I was neglecting the creative drive that I've had my whole life. I was putting my dreams and desires on hold because I thought that I was expected to get my degree and get a "real" job, and to be honest I felt like I was losing track of who I was because of it. Then in January of this year when you posted another inspirational video, A Simple Question, and asked "What do you like to do?" you really got me thinking. I watched that video so many times, and then I went back and re-watched this video, cried my eyes out, watched it again, then again, and again. You provided me with a whole new perspective on my own life and made me realize that I had a lot of thinking to do. On the 11th of February 2015, almost halfway into my college education, I finally decided to take a huge risk and drop out. Aside from coming out of the closet, it was the most relieving thing I have ever done and by far the biggest (and best) decision I have ever made. As of right now, I'm the happiest I've been in a really long time, I'm doing what I love, I'm embracing my creativity, and I'm hopefully getting in to art school by fall. I honestly don't think I would be at this point today if it wasn't for you, so I would like to say thank you. You have literally changed my life for the better, and I am forever grateful for that. I really appreciate everything you put out into the world, and you're a huge inspiration to me. Thank you for everything, I love you.
Did anyone else turn this on when you read the part in the book?? If you didn't I did and let me tell you, it was amazing, I've listened to this video hundreds of times because it helps me get through the day. It honestly felt like Connor was here sitting next to me on the floor of my room, with a gentle breeze flowing through my open window on a hot day, reading "Life Doesn't Wait" to me. Thank you Connor for writing your book, and for creating your first video and this video, Thank you.
I think every TH-camr should make a video like this. I hope the trend starts.
It would seriously be a miracle if Dan made one like this. That would be hilarious, considering his latest video. XD
Me too that would be a awesome trend.
Good idea! I think I'll make one then(:
I'm thinkig of making one... Let's all make one and get it started because I live for these
TH-camrs are really getting into their poetry and inspirational videos these days, with Troye & Jack making similar videos. It's cool seeing creators pushing others to be creative and pursue what they love.
Six months later this is still my absolute favourite video of all time on youtube ever on earth ever ever ever ever ever I have watched it approximately 405938289283747 times
But there's not that many views
itsnikobro of course, I'd love to! X
TH-camrs4life lol
this is on my wall. like, actually. I got it written on my wall. only because of the inspiration it gives me. thank you for everything con.
Awesome and inspirational video Connor :) You're the best :D
Keep it up! ;)
:))))
ConnorFranta :)
"People are people, and they all have something to say"
Possibly one of the best quotes to live by. Connor I love you so much, and keep doing what you're doing.
I know right?
I come back here each and every day because it calms me down and gives me hope. ♥
omfg he should be a songwriter
Stephanie Franta He's good a TH-camr. This is not a song, its just like a poem with a tune playing in the background.
The sad thing is... When you're sad, you don't know what makes you happy anymore.
//
When you're happy anything can make you turn that smile down.
that's why you have to go out there & find out what makes you happy!
Briana Caniff Reese C. Villanueva what you said is very true, but I'm too young to do what I want to do that is why I'm getting better at being patient. And just waiting for the time, but also wasting my time.
I want to live my life the way I would like, but the problem is that I'm federally required to go to school everyday. It's really sad because I could die tomorrow and have accomplished absolutely nothing other then being locked in a building learning things I'm not interested in surrounded by people and situations I dislike. I feel like I'm waiting for my life to begin, but I would have no future if I didn't pursue higher education.
This is an incredible video, though. Very important message to those who have other choices and are waiting for "someday." I loved the shots, too. Truly inspiring.
I know how you feel. It sucks that going to school is a law. We're just here waiting until our life begins, and time is being waisted by that. Yeah education may be important, but not as important to living your life.
XNinja_heartx all true.
But some people have to fight for the right to go to school. Take malalah for example. She got shit in the face by the Taliban and continues to fight for women's education in her country and others around the world. #firstworldproblems
Rainbow Darkness and I never denied that. Some people do want to go to school and are denied the right, while some others who have the opportunity go and are miserable. It all depends on who you are. However, those fighting for all people to have the opportunity and right for education are brave and very honorable.
But you can't really go live your life without an exucation. Yes school can get annoying but if you really wanna get somewhere in life it's all about knowledge
whoever has connor's book, watch this while reading it. i loved it so much i swear this is like the 10th time i've watched this and if you read the book while listening to connor talk, both would sound even better than it already is 😍😍😍😍😍 he's my inspiration ❤️
PS who's watching this on 2016?
I am🙆
+Thei Lindero thats what i did. It was great
Just finished the book and I did that😭❤️
I'm still obsessed with this video
Omg same
+Tamara Black me too
Another reason added to the list of "Why I love Connor Franta" Ut was simply beautiful🌹
*it
I'm literally fangirling😭
This video deserves so much more credit
not really he just copied troye and jacksgaps videos. you should watch theirs.
ryanfiki I do he gave them credit for the idea but it's still good
ryanfiki He didn't copy, he got inspiration from their videos, he gave them credit for it too so..
this actually almost made me cry
Sarah Rosales this did make me cry
this is weird seeing this because my uncle (he's not really my uncle but hes my dads good friend) is that taxi driver
+Quincy Smith (Q the unitato) Really?
ya
wow how do you know?
How do you know your uncle is the taxi driver?
Jorja he called me and told me the exact same story except from his point of view
Anyone else realize he posted this before coming out?
^^^^HER NAME!
^^same
I am truly inspired by this video and i want to be myself and i want to do what i love.. But i can't for so many reasons. First of all i'm 15 years old and from most peoples point of view that is "too young" and i have "my whole life ahead of me" and i understand that, i really do but i hate everything that i'm doing right now. Which is nothing. I'm doing nothing. I'm not living, i'm existing. It's the same damn routine everyday. I wake up, i go to school, i sit in school learning nothing and feeling like shit whilst pretending to be all happy and then head back home, do whatever just to go asleep again. I hate everything about my days and i often think about how wonderful it would've been not to have this life. But i can't change my life. I'm stuck in this town. With these people. I can't get out. I'm too young and too dumb.
I completely relate to this :(
You are young... And after this time you will do something... Something amazing for you... I know you can
I fell you, I wake up every morning and my day goes the exact same as yours and I'm getting sick and tired of it!
This is so me but I'm 3 years younger. I had these thoughts a few weeks ago and here: try getting a hobby(yes everyone says that and it gets annoying but if you find something that you truly love to do it will make your day more exciting) try to organise days out with your friends and that and you have the TH-cam community, it is great life is great, find a way to love it ❤️
I relate to you so much except I'm 2 years younger which means i have even less control of my life and even more time before i can fulfill my dreams... I hope things get better for you.
2019 and this will still forever be one of my favorite videos
I always come back to this video. COme back to reading this piece in ' a work in progress'. Whenever I am down, this helps me. Its been 6 years and this is my safe haven.
I feel like it's a prequel of his coming out
SAME THOUGH!
The thing is, I watch these videos and I get so happy and excited to go do what I want but I just can't. I'm in high school. I can't make money, I can't travel, I can't do what I want to do, I can't follow my dreams because I'm stuck in this cycle of staying up studying and surviving on few hours of sleep. I want to get out of that so bad but I honestly can't. I just hope life waits enough for me to get out of here.
Oh don't worry, been there, felt that. Thankfully, life is still around for about 60+ years after High School is over. High School is actually a very short, small part of life. And yes, it sucks, but if you remember that one day when you're 30; 4 years will seem like nothing to you, you can actually just say "ok, I'm here now, for now, let's get the most out of it."
Don't worry about making friends. I wouldn't have believed myself saying this when I was in high school, but all the adults are right - most people you meet in high school exit your life within a few years of graduation. Focus on learning about what you, personally, want to do with the rest of your life. Meet people after High School, after you've focused on your and know who you are. Spend high school planning your adulthood - use the time now where you're not required to work at a job to figure out what kind of job you need in order to do the things you want to do as an adult.
High School isn't the part of life for experiencing the world; its the part of life for planning all the experiences you will have when its over. Trust me. I've done this. :)
I was thinking the same thing like school is awful and I can't just drop out. I think what I took away from this is find another passion or hobby, and after school is over, you don't have to worry about it, do something creative and interesting to you.
See im in university, i think thats like college in america, and i write, i love writing but i hate my course because it is not the stuff i love writing it is poetry and analysis essays, but i cant drop out because i need to get established in the writing world, this is the only way to do it
U need school to do what you want. The world won't accept uneducated, untalented people. School allows you to socialize, find what you want in life, gives you choices and find your talent. Why not start by being appreciative. Appreciate that you are given a chance to learn unlike many other people around the world.
THIS LOOKS LIKE TROYE'S VIDEOS
+Tronnor lover yeah. tronnor on fleek
+Crappy Af I read the description and connor said that it was inspired by troye's video lol
+halcyonfordays yeah, I've read that. Just stating lol
+Crappy Af "style/technique inspired by: Troye Sivan & Jackson Harries"
+Amanda Loves You yeah, I've read that. Just stating lol ✌🏼️
It's crazy the fact I loved this video so much, that I write all the words down and I read it almost every single day. And behold, in your book is the words to this video! It's still my favourite video you've ever made.
I hope you make more videos like this: poetry in motion.
Yesss
Spoken word maybe?
I love spoken word
Joy Lofton If you like spoken word, go check out The strivers row on here. They came to my university and they are so good! Powerful messages all around.
This was simply so inspirational an beautiful connor. Thank you for this and working so hard on it, you're amazing and so incredible.
Ily
I still watch this, every few months. Just to remember.
This popped up on my home page at 1 am. I haven't watched it since it came out and it's crazy how times have changed. I guess this is a sign from the universe.
Important message and amazing video! Great job, Connor :D
Hii
You guys are great
I love you guys!
You guys are hilarious!
Can I just say that the background music and Outro music would make such a good remix.
Do you know what the actual background music is? His link is just to a website...
I was kinda looking for it too :( Searched in comments and stuff but I honestly couldn't find it :/ I would love to know though.
stwo - lovin you
Oh god thanks!
Thank you!
This might be a old video but I want to comment anyway, I bought your book Connor and as I got up to the part that you mention this video I went straight to it and as you said it I read it in the book not only me reading it make me feel good it was more so you, your voice was making me happy, I have been going through my ups and Downs like any average teenager does but knowing that I have Seen all of your videos I can just go and watch it again and again when I am sad or just plain lonely makes me happy. All I am trying to say is thank my you for all the love you have given us. Amber xx
Who's watching this along with or after reading "A Work in Progress" last chapter?
✋
Me!
only about the 10th time
YESSS
Me right now
Still dont get why a coming out video gets millions of views more. Being gay is just a part of people, its not a thing we have to carry. Ive watched this video so many times and it is so good people should starting hearing what Connor believes and not what he is. Its just a part of him.
the way he executed the video was just in a way attracted more attention, plus LGBT boards and other means of social media made it go viral..
DJ JEL yes but if you really think about it, this is way more important
No doubt that it is, but the world has a different view... TBH I didn't pay much attention to Connor Franta until hearing of his CO video yesterday....
Both of you make good points. I don't think importance is intrinsically comparable, as both this video and the Coming Out video are important. This video is poignant, well-articulated, and well-crafted, hopefully driving home Connor's Carpe Diem message. The Coming Out video was unscripted, quickly filmed, and commonplace among videos of its type, but the time investment and personal insight must be viewed in how Connor wrestled in coming to terms with himself and is so very meaningful, adding depth to this video and perhaps even preventing someone's suicide one day. Each video is like a few pieces of a mosaic that Connor is creating. Keep up the good work, Connor!
One word: Bandwagons
this is a perfect example of " easier said than done" , you can't just go do what you want , what if it doesn't pay enough for life necessities like rent and food , i spend my whole days going to school and then I'll probably spend them working on something I don't really like just to survive , but there are moments where I can enjoy myself doing something I really like or just having fun with friends and that's what makes life special for the average person , life for most people isn't about just doing what you want , it's more like adapting and accepting your fate to be able to find happiness
He didn't say that it's gonna be easy.
no one said it was gonna be easy !! it is sweat and blood that you are putting into this for it to happen !!
there are some simple things in life that nobody WANTS to do, but they still have to be done. Those people don't chase their dreams, because they know how they are affecting others.
no words. none.
Well except...
Connor, you inspire me and so many others so much. Keep doing what you love. Thank you.
*Life doesn't wait*
I remember downloading this video to my phone and listening every morning when i go to school. Now that i hear it again, even though it is really inspiring, ''live your life, do what you love'' mindset is just a big balloon. There are so many people who aren't born with the privileges 'normal people' born with. People who live in a 2nd or 3rd world country probably don't think about following their passion. We have to get into a good university in a practical subject so that maybe we can immigrate to a better country to live like a proper human being. If you watch this video and feel sad that you can't live your life the way you want to be, please don't blame yourself.
I loved the style of this video. The mix of spoken word and story telling was so drawing, fascinating and not to mention your words were inspiring! I'd love to see more of these beautiful artistic videos, Connor. Absolutely awe inspiring!!
Same! If Connor made more, it would just be so absolutely incredible! :D
I've seen a few of these lately. They really are awe inspiring aren't they! :)
I just want to screenshot every moment because it's such instagram perfection!
We all want to see another one just like this!
This was simply so inspirational an beautiful connor. Thank you for this and working so hard on it, you're amazing.
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glad you like it
he replied omg
I'm using this as my graduation speech ❤️
when you're here from troye's liked videos
Meee
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Yesssssss so tru
Connor, this was incredible.
That is the only word that could describe this perfectly, it was creative, beautiful and i'm sure we all can agree we've taken a huge, important message from this video.
Thank you
Perfect! This comment sums up everything great with this video :)
ps. love your videos Alex!!
Agreed, connor you're super creative and it was an amazing story to tell..
I agree as well. In my opinion, Connor is very unique person, sensitive, smart. He kinda opens my eyes sometimes. The video and the story are delivered in a beautiful way. People who do what they love are blessed. Not everyone has that opportunity, as Connor said himself. It's heartbreaking that there are people who cannot live their dreams. I hope this video can change someone's life.
this is my ultimate favorite video. so inspirational and just ugh. perfect.
FRAN
I swear this video changes every time I watch it?? A couple of months ago it didn't have the clip of the coffee and some of the clips of the bridges...
Yes it was there if he edited it it would of deleted and then posted again
This video is 5 years old and it's still my favorite. I always go back to it when I need a pick me up
Kastana Reed me too
I have this link copied into my notes so when I'm upset, this will be the first thing I go to. This turned my day around completely.
glad it made you feel better!
ConnorFranta This video inspires me to actually try and achieve my goals instead of sitting on the couch watching TV, I just wanted to say thank you Connor and thank you taxi driver for giving this story to Connor to tell us and once again making our Mondays and our life a little more Frantastic.
same! and omg connor hi
Jillian C same, have all the lyrics word for word copied down.
As an 8th grader, I love my life to the fullest. I get mostly As and one B for P.E., whale I spend 3-4 of the 5 school days in the clubs at my school doing what I love. Singing and dancing in Asomble choir, knitting in nifty knitter's, and helping others in builders club. All at the same time I still have a social life, and help out my nifty knitter's teacher during the first half of MY lunch, witch also makes my heart feel good. I also recently won District in a competition at school for a poem I entered in a competition at school, and am going on to state. I am also planning for my life ahead, for when after high school I will go to Business and Colaneri school, for 4-6 years, and eventually on my own bakery. So I would say I'm living my life to the fullest if I do say so my self. 😊
If you're in school, you're not living life to the fullest.
Everyone has an opinion some people want to make it somewhere in life..
MutantSushi in my opinion, living life the fullest it doesn't have to be mean that you live wild and free, out of school, wander or whatever. Living life the fullest is just like you're happy with your life and grateful for it. You live your life the way you want it. You do your best at everything. I think Aurora is happy with her life and living the life the fullest in her own way but that just what i think.
MutantSushi your idea of not living life to the fullest might be someone elses idea of being the luckiest person on earth. always remember that :) thats what makes the world such a unique place because there is so many different ways of life
It's great that you're doing what you want, but in the way you worded your comment, you make a big point of telling how much time your activities take up, like giving up half of "MY lunch". But if it makes you happy, do it.
A freaking year ago!! I remember everything about the first time watching this video. EVERYTHING. Where I was, how busy I was with school (I was in my test week), my room was being changed so I slept in another room, how I watched this video everyday in my test week, to get motivated to do what I love... obviously this video left a huge impression on me. It's what made me a fan of Connor (wait so that means yesterday was my Connorversary😁). Of course I watched the video yesterday, and I still watch it a lot. It still inspires me. THANK YOU CONNOR FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO. It literally changed my life.
Even after 8 years, i keep coming back to this. This video has a special place in my heart
Wow. You've always been such an inspiration to me and many others. Keep doing what you love because it really shows in your work. I honestly couldn't be more proud of someone over the internet as I am with you.
thanks so much guys!
Exactly
Your perspective towards life was changed in a 10minute car drive and mine in a 3 minutes and 24 seconds TH-cam video.
i had to do i presentation for school and at the end of it i used this video and everyone loved it . really proud of you
And he came out 7 days later
whenever school stresses seems to get the worst of me, I always turn back to this video. I think it's safe to say this is my favorite video on all of youtube. it stimulates so much tranquility and seems to chill me out and come to a realization that I need to keep going and just aspire to what I want to do. thank you so much connor. it's unfathomable how special this is to me.
i feel the same way! this video and troye's "Becoming You" are my top inspirational videos I always watch
aboutdreamin I'm exactly the same!!!
SAME. I was literally sobbing over a final grade earlier, and turned to this video. It really puts life into perspective.
Agreed
***** i mean midterms and stuff is going on. and it depends on what classes you take. i just like knowing that this video is here ya know? :)
*EXCUSE MY LANGUAGE BUT THIS VIDEO IS FUCKING AMAZING, GREAT JOB CONNOR :)*
hahah thank man! much appreciated :)
this video has and always will mean so much to me.
omg connor this is just so inpirational
Connor wow this was amazing literally I can't put this into words how much this video meant the whole thing the script the editing was unbelievable this is honestly the best video you've ever uploaded in my opinion and it has really made me think in a different way about life :))
brilliant :))))
I feel like I need to download this one, put into my ipod and listen to it every morning i go to school. Im on my last year in High School, lately become an adult and after those 18 years I realized I did little things for myself and constantly Ive been living for my parents' expectations. Whenever I talked with my parents or anybody about what do I want to do in life I always was 'dissed' and told off for such a trivial dreams and when times went by I lost myself in one sides love, not feeling needed, feeling fat and ugly, totally different from the society and after three years when I had been learning, learning and learning to make my HUGE dreams come true, my parents told me I should not choose that way. So I didn't. I don't regret it that much, just a little. The way was to get into the best school in my country and with my grades it would be not a problem but in that school students take drugs to not fall behind with studies... I'd be probably the one of those who change schools to run away from that unhealthy environment. Right now, I'm on 3rd year im HS with cool friends, still one sided love and Parents' who don't support me.
But thanks to people like you, who has a story to say, who lives longer than me, experienced different situations I think I can do in life what I want to do, be where I want to be. Maybe one day my parents and sibling will understand my feelings? Because whenever I try to speak to them I'm telling off. But really... Your videos somehow makes me sure that I should choose that path (studies abroad) and go for it.
Don't know if you will read it but I want to thank you again for all your videos, this one expecialy, I wish you the best, be happy as you are because Dear people will always love you (psssst and so do God ;)))) and I want to promise you I will change.
Thanks a lot
It's going to be hard. Keep your heads high when you fell, keep your faith in your heart when evil prevail. Be the person you want to be, do things you want to do. Win or lose, a stranger on Internet holds your back.
thank you, i will try my best. it must work at the end, musnt it.
Who else is listening to this while reading the lyrics from the book?
Phan Trash meeee
Phan Trash I see you everywhere 😂 and mee
Sisipho Zingitwa I am everywhere 😂
What page is it on?
XTurtleX Power21 pages 206, 207 and 208
I listen to this regularly to help me keep my priorities in check. This video honestly may just be my favorite thing on TH-cam.
This was so amazing. Its made me realize that i will NEVER give up on my dreams. Even though everyone tells me "ethan. youtube is a waste of your time. you'll never be anyone." you know what. theyre wrong. and im going to prove it to them. i will not stop until i achieve my dream. and i hope none of you stop either. guys. we have ONE SHORT life to live. Why waste it not pursuing your dreams?!?!?! you may have to sacrifice some things along the way, but itll all be worth it. youll be doing something you love. the thing you love most in life. Whether its youtube or being a singer or being an athlete or a scientist or a doctor. you can do it. dont let anyone get you dont. dont let anyone tell you that you cant do it. because you can. and you will. dont let ANYTHING get in the way of your dreams. and sure, things will be rough along the way. things wont always go as planned and you will have many times where you just want to give up. but you cant. you wont. because you love this more than you love anything else in the world and you will do anything in your power to achieve your dream. so please. if you fall, get back up again. if you feel down and out, remember that you can and will achieve your dream. You can do it. I can do it. and we will all make it.
I subscribed after reading this comment, more people like you need to be put on this planet.
This video was beautifully shot, beautifully edited, beautifully... beautiful.
Makes me proud to say I've been subscribed to you for years.
Wow, this video is the raw truth about life, it really doesn't wait for anyone. No matter how entitled you think you are or if your drowning in your own defeat, life won't wait for you. Live like you have one day, and see the changes you'll make.
this is something I will watch everyday.
thank you Conner. I needed this.
+Chloe Malcolm *connor
I listen to this almost every morning to remind me to make my life the way I want it, I'm 15and guy, and its a little bit of struggle, but this vid gives me confidence, cuz now that use come out, I can relate to wat u say in this. Thnx, LUV U Connor.
Gay*
matthew thompson The struggles of being 15 and guy, eh?
Haha😂,I meant gay
matthew thompson oh lol like I was gonna say "yo im 12 and girl"
I loved this so much :) great job Connor!
Jana you should do one these about your life
Please make more videos like this
This is one of my favourite videos ever put out by anyone. Thank you