80 Year Olds Share Advice for Younger Self 

This video should be mandatory viewing in schools and colleges. Excellently done.

"If you live in the past, you're depressed. If you live in the future, you're anxious. If you live in the present, you're at peace." Fuck, man. Spot on.

I applaud you for giving older people a voice! The society tends to forget them.

Having your mom until you’re 70….wow ❤😞

I'm only 40 but, I wish I could tell my younger self ...Quit being affraid of everything. If you want to talk to a girl, just do it. If you want to say something to someone, do it. Most people let fear rule their life and don't even realize it.

"Can you define the word love?" "Wishing the best for the other person."❤❤❤

The man in red t-shirt broke my heart when he cried remembering his wife😢

It's been eye-opening to realize how each withdrawal hinders the potential for my savings to grow through compounding interest. I now see the importance of meticulous planning, considering factors like inflation, healthcare costs, and a solid investment strategy. This is the advice I'd give my younger self

Not a single person spoke about money, property, cars, skyscrapers or wealth! Love them all! 😊

I love how the interviewer stopped in the middle of the video to acknowledge the conversations that were being shared and to cause us to reflect. Awesome job!

to the lady in the white hat who said that what we need is usually in the effort we‘re avoiding out of fear or boredom or laziness - your words resonated so hard

The older generations are the greatest untapped source of knowledge and wisdom.

I lost my mom suddenly to a heart attack last October. She was only 62 and healthy. No signs or symptoms, it was a day like any other. One minute I was talking to her while she was eating and drinking water on her bed. I walked into my room for a minute and when I came out she was gone. You really never know, my life has never been the same since. She was my best friend, my mom, my teammate and we loved each other deeply. I can’t explain the feeling I have now that she’s gone. Cherish the time with people you love because you really never know.

"Youth is wasted on the young." I take care of senior citizens for a living and while it doesn't pay that much, the relationships that I've made over the years are priceless to me. That generation is very lonely and have tons of wisdom to offer. It's sad how neglected and left behind it has become.

To the guy in the red t. shirt, you achieved something huge; you made your wife happy and feel loved ❤

"What costs us the most to do, that's what we need the most." Ooh, boy. Truth bomb.

I love the woman who talked about pursuing what takes effort, and also that she wouldn't tell herself anything because she likes where she wound up. Truly inspiring.

I once saw an interview with Betty Davis. The host asked her “does age bring wisdom”. She quickly snapped back “if your stupid when your young, you’ll be stupid when your old”. 😂

"What would you tell to your younger self?" "No! Everything was perfect. It led me to my present self." Wisest woman in this presentation. Perfect advice.

Bloody hell man, give that man in the red ferrari polo top a big hug.

Met an old guy walking my dog he looked in 80's he was like me but I was in my 40s no kids, no one close, he told me have a family your regret it, your so called friends will not be there for you in the later years. I got to know John over 17 months before he died and went to his funeral. It was me and his carer it hit me hard and I promised him I'd act on his advice. Today 8 years later I have been lucky and blessed I have a great partner 3 children and a lovely family, my only regret is that I should have not listened to the media, corporations and so called friends and wished I did it sooner. Thank you John for your advice all those years ago.

I am alone. Because I’ve gained a lot of weight in the last years. The more I was gaining weight, the more I became lonely. I’m 34 years old. I think is time for me to stop thinking about others but think about me first. I want to loose this weight and retrieve my true self. I’m afraid to go older and not doing it and regret it. I wish everyone health and love.

11:00 "she ended up choosing some good people, me included I guess..." - damn... I started tearing up too.

I wish I remembered the source, but I came across a study surveying people in their 70s, 80s, and 90s that asked them what time of their lives they missed the most. The most common response was their 30s. They missed having people rely on them, need them. They missed having responsibility and a sense of purpose. I'm in my 30s now. The things that tend to stress me out the most are having so many responsibilities and having people relying on me. Learning about this study helped me appreciate that the things that stress me out today may be the things I one day miss the most. Ultimately, I've learned that every stage of life has special aspects that we can enjoy, and a secret to happiness is focusing on those things that we have worked hard for and on those things we may someday miss - even if they're imperfect or cause us stress. It's a helpful practice to frequently reflect on the things we take for granted and to express gratitude for those things.

I'm 57 years old & embracing getting old. I have friends in their 80s and I'm taking their lead. They are active socially & have relationships beyond their family. This keeps them going & attentive. Yeah, we can eat better and exercise, but #1 is focusing on relationships. Finding your person to share your life. It's a good feeling. I'm lucky to have found my person 30 years ago. The down side of having a long marriage is that we get to the 'death do us part' and it can be heart breaking.

In my job as a doctor, I am fortunate to get to talk with the elderly about their loves and worries and fears often. As a 31 year old, I think something I try to do is not to think as these people as old people who are seeing me, but people my age who are now in an old person’s body. That closes the perceived distance which, to be perfectly honest, is an illusion because we’re all closer than we think to each other. This was a wonderful video.

I feel sorry for those who lost their loved ones and feeling lonely😢

No one talked about their work or career... That's what moved me the most 🙂

I'm 57 years old. I honestly hope I live long enough to see the younger generations change this crappy system we live under. I might not live long enough to enjoy a world where people don't have to suffer and starve and work themselves to death, but I would love to be around long enough to see that world come into existence.

That first guy 88 !! NO way ! He looks amazing, More than 10 years younger. He did something right.

That “gut” feeling and him realizing it was him breaking out of the matrix, learning the ability to say “no”. Grabbing life by the balls.

I am never impressed by what people wear, how much money they make, the things they own... but every once in a while, someone shares some insight, experience, or wisdom, and I can't help but be fascinated and in awe. Character and strong personal values matter more than anything.

The fact that this is filmed in Westmount park, which is in one of the richest neighbourhoods in Montreal, yet none of these people (who probably live there) talked about money, wealth etc. Love that ❤️

I didn't know, I was going to click on this video before work and cry my eyes out. I'm 45, I've already lost both my parents and much of my extended family. I'm grateful to have the most amazing husband and 3 beautiful children. Thank you for these videos, you have no idea how much they mean to those of us who no longer have the older generation in our lives. They have so much wisdom

I'm "only" 60, but I see people around my age falling apart because they sit too much and don't exercise. Walking is a great exercise - brisk walking, not just strolling with the dog. If you can, you should take your body for a walk every day, and lift weights a few times a week. Now the rubber is really hitting the road, and I see the difference between people who have treated their bodies well and those who drugged and drank and overate. Bodies are just machines, after all.

Having your mom with you to age 70 is a huuuge blessing! I hope he heals well and I pray I get to enjoy my mom for a long time as well. ❤

Look after your back, knees, teeth, hair. Accept you have long-term responsibility for your health and finances even if you can't plan beyond 1-2 years into the future. Social anxiety is normal for a large population, so 'dance' with it until you build confidence. 50 year olds still have fears, pains and problems, so get used to the idea that your fears are far more commonplace than you might expect.

I like how that guy said if you are still creative and benefiting someone Then you are not aging Love that

He just happened to pick some of the coolest older folk walking this earth today. What a video. The gentlemen who lost their wives had very emotionally evoking thing to say my goodness.

My grandfather was 97 when he died. He lived a great life, full of work in different places that I can't even imagine, great energy and a loving grandpa. Sadly he had already lost all his brothers and sisters, wife (my grandma) and friends, he was very lonely if you think about it, of course he had us his sons, daughters and grandkids, but it was not the same because the people who would share memories with him of his youth were no longer there I hope I get to live a good life like him, but I kind of don't want to live as long because it really feels like it can be very lonely I miss my grandpa and granma, but I hope now they are together with the people who better understood them

If you live in the past you’re depressed if you live in the future you’re anxious and if you live in the present you’re at peace! LOVE IT!!

The 70-year-old with the red shirt and dark grey baseball cap brought tears to my eyes. I could relate to so much of what he said. Nice man.

I read once a proposed reframing for bearing with the loss of your partner. By being the one not dying first, you have saved your partner to go through the suffering you are going yourself through. I thought it was extremely powerful.

Touch is important. Touch someone's arm or hand. Give them a light hug. I lost my husband about 12 years ago, and I can count how many hugs I've been given since them. We need touch.

My mother is living with my grandmother when she is 70 right now, and my grandmother still treats her like a child and takes care of my mother in her best way.I can tell how happy my mom is.

This is beautiful. I want to hug the man who was emotional about his wife. His pain and love for her is palpable. She must have been a lovely person. 💜

Please, don't stop doing this, your videos helped me through dark times. Bless your heart and thank you!

When I watch these videos I feel like I’m an 85 year old travelling back in time to my 30s and realizing I get the chance to live my life again. Thank you.

I'm 45 and female. My advice ro younger people is take care of your health,exercise and eat well. In middle age you will likely have joint pain,bad back, neck, knees or something. So build up your fitness and strength while young to hopefully prevent or delay these issues. Females will lose bone mass with estrogen loss in middle age so do your weight bearing exercise to help prevent bone loss. Also, look up perimenopause and familiarise yourself to the weird symptoms and find a Doctor knowledgeable about menopause and HRT. So many have no clue.

The interviewer has such a sweet spirit. God bless you

For anyone watching this and feeling utterly heartbroken at the loneliness some of these people feel, I'd urge you to give some of your time reaching out to your grandparents, or elderly neighbour's, or give time to your local aged care home. I visit a few residents fortnightly in an aged care facility close to my house and I can't tell you how much I enjoy my visits with them, and they have told me the same. As society we need to do better at giving our time to connect with people so that it's baked in to how we exist as a community.

Hearing someone in that age demographic acknowledge that they couldn’t handle living with the pressures that today’s generations struggle with just made my day. It’s tough out here, y’all take care of yourselves. ❤

I just turned 70 and retired over 2 years ago. I have felt lost with no sense of purpose. The new president of the company I had worked for asked me to come back, which I did. It has been great the second time around. I am much better at my job now than ever before. I plan to be more prepared the next time I retire.

I'm surprised none of them said "have kids" like in the thumbnail, let alone the fact that none of the interviewees even alluded to it.

"Maybe if i had had them, i might have actually achieved them..." That struck a chord in me!

I've been married for 30 years. I don't know how long I would last without my Wife. Seeing how much pain these guys are in, makes me even more nervous... Time is a clicking clock that never runs in your favour. Hug the one you love often, never argue about pointless stuff. And always tell her you love her everyday....

What I see as the common denominator with these people is that he runs into them when they are OUTSIDE. WALKING. Hello! They are vital, vibrant, and, literally, getting out there. They, for the most part, have taken good care of themselves. They are dressed well, because they respect themselves and the people they might run into. Good, no, GREAT examples for all of us. As far as eating alone, you don't need to. Call a friend. Start a dinner or lunch club. Here in small-town Indiana every fast-food joint has a group of seniors eating breakfast every day. In a big city it should be even easier to connect. Regards from Indiana!

In tears. Thank you for the video. That’s why I wanna make friends with seniors. Talking to them brings me serenity and joy.

"I'm 97 and my eyesight and my back is going..." bruh my knees, back, and eyes are completely gone and I'm only 30 something....

This is very sad to watch, but they are so INCREDIBLY lucky to have found love. I've had to face a life without love and I would have given anything to have found it. These are the luckiest people in the world.

I am literally in tears and I am only three minutes in. 😢 I just set an alarm to call my great aunt this afternoon. My great uncle died about eight months and they were married for 52 years. ❤

The lady with the white hair and sunglasses is exactly who I wanted Tilly (my book character) to be. She's got a lot of wisdom. ❤️ Advice to younger self: you don't need to be impressive. You only need to keep growing into yourself. ❤

I live in that solitude which is painful in youth but delicious in the mature years - Albert Einstein. SO TRUE! I’m 70, divorced, retired, living alone with my dogs…and happier than at any point in my life. I feel so free with no obligations to any one or any thing. Definition of success in my book!! I meditate daily, practice the piano daily, and exercise. Oh, and eat. I learned how to be a better cook. I can die tomorrow feeling blessed.

I'm 39 years old and to care of my Mom with Alzheimer's for 20 years. About 10 years into taking care of her I took photos and videos of her. About the last 8 years I made sure to kiss her every time I left the house everyday. Now that she's gone I have tons of photos and videos. No regrets about how I spent time with her. I could've taken her outdoors more but she was hard to pick up and take her out of bed.

"If you live in the past, you are depressed. If you live in the future, you are anxious. If you live in the present, you are at peace."👏

These pure and kind people made me want to give a big hug to each one of them

It's so beautiful to see people that have or had long loving relationships! I think that's the hardest thing to find today : (

“Enjoy the moment !” “I would encourage more to trust your gut feeling.” “Risk It! “Do the right thing!” Well said 👏👏👏 great advices

Love is "wishing the best for the other person" is beautiful. I also love the humility of the host. Honestly a video that I needed right now.

Best advice was from the lady with the white hat. "What we need to do most is what will take the most effort from us, the one that scares us and what we don't want to do"

This one I identify with … I lost my husband three years ago this July 17th 2021 … and it’s so hard! He was 78 and at the time I was 73. Massive heart attack … gone suddenly … to say the least … I was in shock for a year at least! My world was turned upside down! Your feelings don’t die with them … we were married 40 years and I miss him so much! I love your vlog … very enlightening and since I am now 76 … easy to understand their views! Thank You for doing this! You’re helping a lot of people … 🌈🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸

I'm 59 and stopped dating 9 years ago. I'm just done with all of it. It doesn't work for everyone. I have no regrets. i have inner peace.

The lady that says what costs us the most effort /trouble is what we need to look into /deal with . I felt that!

I have watched other people interview older people and enjoy yours the most. You seem to put your heart into what you are doing, interested in what they say. Someone who will take their advice knowing you can benefit from it. Thanks, enjoy your interviews very much I might add I am almost 76 and these people are spot on!!

Living in the present , being calm, leave the rat race, let those you care about know that you care about them , help out , assist those in need , get 100% out of debt (dont feed the beast by paying interest), pray daily and read from the scriptures, eat right , be acrive , be gratifull, be caring and kind, imagine Jesus the Christ and try to think and act like you imagine he might. Endure to the end .. I'm married to the wife of my youth and the choice of my heart 47 years. Still going strong... knock on wood.. .

These people are so right. I am a 72 year old nurse that chooses to still work, BECAUSE I WANT TO. As long as I can remember, I have had wonder & curiosity. Keep moving, keep exploring. Kindness, empathy. Have a good wholesome code of ethics, be true to yourself, be accountable. Hang out with people that have good, happy personalities, and who are genuinely GOOD. These points of view have served me well. I have been trying to cruise thru life having few regrets; so far no complaints. Thank you for these videos, I REALLY enjoy them.

Love this! I work as a physical therapist in a hospital and work a lot with elderly people. Exercise & maintaining a healthy social life will give you the best quality of life as you age.

The guy in the orange/red shirt breaks my heart. He was blessed to experience exactly what life is about. True love❤️

“Everything was perfect as it was because it took me to this moment.”

Bless those old people with love, health and happiness. Their advice is gold.

I lost my grandma exactly 2 months ago today, she was 97 and lived through so many things. I’ll never forget her smile, her hands and her little white head. She taught me, without even realizing it, to enjoy the moment and the simple things, have patience and to always treat older people with love and kindness.

What I got from this: Wow! Wishing the best for someone. Keep producing. Everything has a beginning and an end. Enjoy your life and do what you can. Be patient with others and yourself. Follow your gut. Follow your expansion. And balance.

"If you live in the past, you are depressed. If you live in the future, you are anxious. If you live in the present, you are at peace". That was one of the best advice I have heard in a long time. That phrase could've come from Seneca. Great video!

Ooooh l deeply feel for the 1st two gentlemen. Loneliness and Anxiety /depression is real

😢 them loosing their wife’s and husband’s made teary 🥲.. life is so precious, I love my wife ..

Love, friends, family, and good health. None of these gifts should ever be taken for granted.

What an incredible group of people and so generous to share their wisdom. Your ‘time out’ was very thoughtful, Will!

Thank you so much for this. We dont hold our seniors with as much regard as we should. I just turned 60 and it really messed with my mind. Like one of your guests said, i too never had a real "goal" or "passion" my family is my greatest achievement, i am proud of that. And the way that gentleman spoke of his late wife.... well, that he feels that kind of love, thats one big achievement many will never know.♥️

When my granddad passed my grandma was having a hard time and went to greif counseling. It changed her whole perspective when she realized she was the oldest one in the group therapy session. Although she was still sad, she was incredibly grateful she was able to enjoy such a long life with him. 65 years.

I want to give every person in this video a hug, I was tearing up listening to this. Older people are far more interesting than young people, honestly.

I'm 64 and have lived a good life so far. These interviews remind me of what is valuable to me. I've learned what it is to be a friend, a good friend. I've learned to take part in my community through volunteer work. This takes effort, effort to maintain relationships that can see you enjoy life through the years ahead. I really appreciate what you are doing Sprouht as you learn and pass on this knowledge.

I am 60. Being kind, advising others about a career. A few time in my life, I have had people come to me years later and say "you have changed my life" and I do not recollect who they are. Usually a simple thing. I had a co-worker come to me and say he was going into university, because I showed him a program and had him learn it, with my help. The guy ROCKS. I tell him to develop an app and present it and make it different. He has changed a few things because he DID it. I just pointed the direction!

I love what the lady in the hat said” everything was perfect because it took me to this moment”🙏🏼

4:35 "If you know how to challenge your creativity and you make others benefit from it, then youve defeated age" - Wow! Thats a quote worth screenshotting and remembering! That is amazaing for a older person and younge rperson i have to admit!

Came across this by accident...I just lost my husband of 35 years in May. He was 63 and he had just retired in January. We had just bought our dream house on a lake. It was totally unexpected. The pain of the lonliness is overwhelming at times

They're so lucky they got to grow up in a somewhat normal and sane society that didn't hate them.

I didnt know that i was watching a video on jewelry… the way there were so gems in this. Thank you.

'Love is wishing the best for the other person'. Amen ❤

What comment resonates with me is the lady who said not to be full of empty pride about your physical and intellectual accomplishments. I find that so true. To me, the greatest accomplishment of my life was caring for my mother and overseeing her affairs for 4 years, of which a portion was during COVID. Just to keep her at home and reduce the risk of her getting COVID to me was part of this accomplishment. She died peacefully under hospice in her home in late 2021. Once she passed and my sibling and I cleared her house and got it sold (both of us could not take on the responsibility and we had to borrow some of the equity from the home to pay for medial expenses) everything I had done before seemed very small or just pleasant and satisfying but not as large an accomplishment as I had thought. To be the best expression of love is to care dearly for the person who cared lovingly for you. Thoughts from a 58 year old who has already lost in the past 14 years his youngest brother (suicide) and parents (both metastatic cancer).

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