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@@AimanAlnnfan good luck. From my past experience the hard thing is to sell product and not to create or acquire it. If I were you I would try to find a buyer for your animated series by showing him one episode first before I would create more of them.
lost a chunk of my early 20's from depression and started late at 2021 working seriously, now im 29 going to 30 on march soon. really wish i could start earlier but the lessons i received from those lost years did help me to be "me" and i would do it all over again to get to where i am now. happy.
A common shred of advice I've been given by people I know that are extremely wealthy is that you'll never become a multi-millionaire solely working for someone else (i.e a 9 - 5)
And a dash of "luck." Every wealthy person can point to the exact moment in their life that opened the door for them to be where they are now. Usually, it is simplified down to "right place right time" because nobody recognizes the hard work and long hour grinds that they were making.
Hi, everyone needs a bit of luck, you could say getting bullied by my manager was my piece of luck. Without that I may still be where I was if I had not been strong enough to leave. Luck comes in all sorts of ways, you have to put yourself in a position to take advantage of it when it comes. Good luck.
Luck played a big part in my success too. I was clueless about investing until I met the right professional, and that connection changed everything. A few smart moves, and my finances took off. Right person, right time!
I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with ‘’Kristin Amy Rose” for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive. She’s quite known in her field, look her up.
The Title is obviously provocative so we click on it. And most of the young generations watch youtube but of course these points can help besides the age
while technically true, its not healthy for a 20 year old to have this mindset. your 20s need to be when you lock in, no waiting because you can be left behind quickly, or you can get into a rut that you never get out of your whole life.
wasting your 20's is a pretty common thing lol, its the age where you're still trying to figure everything out, and you're still in limbo in a way, transitioning from being a kid to an adult. I spent most of them going clubbing and playing video games. if you waste your 30s and beyond then that's a problem. With that said, those that figure it out in their 20s (or even younger) usually end up exceptional early on.
Adding on to the last paragraph- people who peak early also tend to stagnate in their 40’s. They spend their time watching TV or chilling instead of doing something meaningful. Just stuck in the hamster wheel
@@WoodyJ98interesting I'm 24 just got my dream job suddenly as a Park Ranger a dude with a badge no gun. Now Im nervous thinking about how this will be it for the rest of my life now I gotta ride it out. Kinda Scary.
@@dayblue_ honestly I'm lucky and greatful but when you lock in good stuff happens frfr. try to do your best always. Get better everyday grind and sacrifice a little and by my age 24 you'll be more established and professional more likely to find a good job and a decent chance of getting hired just get focused and set goals.
23 here and i waste a lot of time clubbing and playing video games with friends 😂 i don’t really think that’s a total waste, i think about how nostalgic i am for playing video games as a kid with my friends tbh, might think similarly when im early 30s? same with clubbing lol i definitely do that less than i did a few years ago but i dont think it was a waste to do those things! moderation is key as they all say
Damn I felt this video. My early 20s I didn't know what to do with my life, I was in and out of college for 2 years, dropped out, went to work full time and quit. Back to school dropped out then back to work. Now I found what I wanted to do and I'm 25. I'm picking up everything where I left off and piecing it together. God bless every single one of you guys reading this paragraph.
I’m 29 and turn 30 in November. I feel like I just started really living at 27 due to being in an abusive relationship from 19 to 27. I graduated HS at 17, I got a Bachelor’s degree at 22. I worked as a paraprofessional for special needs kids from 22 to 29. I lost my mom at 25 which flipped my world upside down. I got engaged to my ex at 27 and a few months later I had to walk away from him which was an extremely dark time in my life but I am so glad I did. I finally experienced being single in my 20s at 27 and moved out of my parents home. I was single for a year and a half going on dates and having flings until I finally met my current bf at 28 almost 29. He is my first healthy relationship and I am so lucky to have him. And also at 29, I quit my 2 jobs of working with special needs kids and hopefully by this January, I will be in nursing school at age 30.
At least you've had flings. I am 24, coming close to 25 and have never even held a girl's hand let alone done all the other things I should've done by now. All because I've never felt good enough due to low self esteem and lack of proper social skill. I am even considering giving up on dating altogether if by 30 I haven't been with a woman. I'm not about to take my first steps in dating by the time my friends and peers mary and start families of their own.
Im 29 and turn 30 next month. Graduated HS at 17 Dropped out of community college at 19 and got a medical trade at 20 Worked in most industries until I found my passion in healthcare. Worked in ER in Los angeles at age 21 , moved around, got engaged then broke it off at 22, had chronic health issues that resulted in brain surgeries, but i kept pushing! Published a book at 23 Graduated with a bachelors in psychology at 25 Opened a ROTH IRA at 25 Been working remotely since age 26 Got my first townhome at 28. I made a lot of mistakes along the way and dont compare your life to others.
I gotta push back on the "if it's something you can figure out, don't complain." I believe venting about something overwhelming can be incredibly valuable IF you actually do something after you get it all out. But a big mistake is venting about something overwhelming, and the second you feel that pressure and weight lifted, you carry on with your day without taking action. It's healthy to allow yourself time to vent, but take action afterwards
I do this all the time. I whine about shit then get that same shit done with ease. Stressing out verbally is quite cathartic for me. Only downside is that the people listening to you may get stressed themselves too. Shoutout to my mom who thought I was actually going to fail all my classes drop out of university (graduated summa cum laude 😅)
Always in a vent spiral but never getting anything done... yeah needed to hear this but at the same time I need my motivation to cooperate and let me do the bare minum
I’d also like to add careful who you vent to! If you vent to a manipulator they’ll use it against you, if you vent to someone emotionally unstable they’ll hold onto that feeling while overthinking it, if you vent to yourself you may spark inspiration or fall into a spiral etc. Best wishes!
One of my biggest dreams growing up was to be a Marine. When I turned 18 everyone told me no. Everyone said I couldn’t do it and I got discouraged. Ended up working in a kitchen for 7 years working for a company that constantly fucked over the employees. I regret waiting for this long. Now I’m 25 and I leave for boot camp in 15 days.
People don't even realize how much they would achieve if they spend 30 minutes a day learning a skill instead of watching tiktok. For a lot of people it is too much of a sacrifice to watch tiktok for 5,5 hours instead of 6 hours straight.
I'm not scrolling on my phone like the others that are distracted. But I will say Im distracting myself don't know how. but I'm aware I need to take action,I know I need will and determination. Be intuitive. But I'm my own flaws. So been stuck trying to change or focus on something for a change .
Man, I wasted my teens, 20s and early 30s, until I took ownership and got rid of my old self. If you knew me back them i'm unrecognisable. Stay Uncommon!
@VincentChan network. Make an effort to stay connected to former colleagues. If this job market taught us anything, networking is still the best way to find employment. It's tiring for us introverts, but set a schedule to meet up with people.
I'm 55. I have learned so much in the 37 years since I left home. I could tell someone in their 20s all that I learned and most of it would go in one ear and out the other. I'm not faulting them for that. People have to learn things on their own.
In my 20’s I started to saving money to start a business until I finally had just enough to start at 26. I’m 31 and my business is stable and been investing hard in the past two years.
Same here, I started my business at 23 because I couldn't find a good paying job even with a degree. I was forced to start a business lol Unfortunately, my business would be a lot bigger if it wasn't for student loans that took me 6 years to pay off. I'd have more equipment, a bigger office, more employees, etc...
Most important for me is people are trying to soak up every ounce of your mental energy they can every second you're awake. It's sacred. Protect it. Prioritize things that *you* find truly important. Not what others convince you to.
Speaking as someone 30 years older than most of you, here are two others things I learned: 1. Any job is better than no job. Unemployment is very corrosive to men. If the only job you can get is washing dishing for $10/hr, grab it! It isn't about the money, it's about getting out of the house, being with people and building the self-esteem that only showing up for a job can provide. I still have a friend from my dishwashing job 37 years ago. You never know where you will meet a lifelong friend. 2. If you are depressed or addicted, your job as a 20-something (after you get home from whatever job you can get that will pay you a regular cheque) is to deal with your depression or addiction. Swallow your damned pride and go to a 12 step meeting or see a psychologist, and then do the work. If you can heal those conditions before you are 30 you are doing great! (Seriously, most people NEVER heal them, so if you can you are a star.) I don't even know you and I'd be proud of you if you do that. Even if you can't heal them till you are 50, it is still a great achievement.
@@bro918he is saying that getting a job is something to do with your time. I feel like it could expand to getting a hobby or interacting with people. And the 2nd point is also good. Making the strides to work on your mental health while young is way better than living in negative thought patterns for the rest of ur life!
I’m 29 now. I had a lot of amazing things and terrible things happen in my 20’s. I wasted a lot of time partying, taking days off, screwing around. I also created a lot of fantastic memories, made friends, and learned so much I could make a series of 20 novels trying to cover it all. Whatever you’re doing with your time is not a “waste”. Maybe a financial advisor or your football coach will say you wasted it. I say you experienced it. As long as you use that experience to enjoy every day as it comes by, to apply yourself fully at everything you do, to make your family, friends and neighbours lives better, and continue on that path for the next 50 years… then I think you’ve done perfectly.
Speaking for myself here, I used to feel I wasted my 20s because I never went anywhere or did anything other than work and go home to drink, watch sports and play video games. Dated next to no one in my 20s and had no ambitions. I did however really start to discover who I am and not who “the world” wants me to be. That was such a freeing feeling because so many people deal with that unnecessary pressure they put on themselves for strangers approval. I’m 32 now and I’m doing way better than my 20 something self could ever imagined. I get quality dates and I’m truly confident (not arrogant) about my approach to life.
Which country or place are you from? Are women more open minded there? Here it is a bit more difficult Atleast unless I try out in a more liberal environment
the biggest most important decision i made when i graduated/early 20s was to gung-ho pay off my student loans (it was only $26K for 2 yrs of public uni, thanks community college) before i started traveling/enjoying money from my first profesh job after college. for 2 yrs straight, i still lived like a college student, even though i was already making better money. so it kept my lifestyle low & then set me up for a debt-free life by age 24. i think that was the single biggest decision that changed the course of my financial journey.
I’m 26 now i spent most of my time since high school playing video games. Yea i regret it and i still play them although less and i go to the gym and everything now trying to take back my life. But i met the love of my life on those same video games and now we live together and are the happiest we have been. We push each other to be better in everything. So i see the video games as a gift and a curse. 100% the woman i’m marrying and having my family with. I didnt go to college but i am now studying back end development on my free time from my full time job and plan on trying to pursue that field. Better late then never. Sometimes it just take one thing or moment to make your brain switch on to oh snap i gotta take control of what im doing otherwise i would have just been still coasting by working a job i hated and not being conscious of my health. I am the healthiest and happiest i have ever been and i’m so glad i figured it out now before it was too late. Everyone’s life has a different path just don’t be afraid to take risks and give it your all.
There's a book called Hidden Time Wealth, and it talks about how using some secret techniques, you can overcome procrastination and accomplish anything in life. It's not just a bunch of empty promises; it's the real deal.
I’m 29. And I turn 30 in 6 months. I took a lot of risk. - trade school at 20 completed and found entry level job - hired at a government agency at 25 - bought a new construction house at 25 - finished bachelors degree at 26 - joined the military reserves - engaged at 29 - accepted to grad school a 29. Now I work for a government agency that supports my military reserves. They go hand in hand The grind don’t stop mayne.
im 30 and even though i’m successful with my corporate job in an airline company and have enough savings and investments, i still feel unaccomplished. i realized that money is not everything and i hope it’s not too late to pursue my passion for music.
@@letterstomyyoungerself2024 yeah 30s is a really great time period. Young enough to look 20s, smart enough to be in your 30s, and being in your 20s but with money is basically the 30s. Amazing decade period.
You're a highly intelligent human being. One day, I paid my great-aunt a visit, and whilst catching up on life and progress, I simply told her that I was "looking for work opportunities." Out of nowhere, she literally asked if I thought about going back to school. I just shrugged my shoulders (when the definitive answer is NO), and then she told me why I "should not waste the opportunity" because I "have to make money," without me even saying another word. She even thinks I'm crazy just because I don't watch the mainstream news. 😆 I'm a 3-month unemployed 20-year old building a startup organisation with my mentor, and I will never tell them that because they'll come up with a million of bullshit excuses as to why it's a bad idea. Lesson: Don't ever take advice from anyone you wouldn't trade places with.
Im 24- was unemployed for 1 year and was really depressed (things are better now), but I feel like between that and the pandemic, I lost 3 years. Great video, btw! My motto is "It's always better to try and fail than not try and wonder what if"
@crazypato3752 it's a strange job... but when the garbage bins or transit shelters break in the city. I tell someone to go fix it, lol. It's part-time and works well with my school.
Sorry but your parents are NOT children inside grown bodies. Holding your parents accountable for trauma or neglect is the right thing to do because they are not kids they were suppossed to be responsible caregivers and act maturely
In my experience "holding them accountable" did nothing for my own growth and development. My trauma both from parents and social circles resulted in a general hatred of and a pessimistic view of human beings. Myself included. If holding onto that and making those people aware that I felt that way as a result of that upbringing could have any sort of positive outcome for anyone, I certainly haven't felt it. I hadn't realize until a good friend had passed suddenly (one that I wasted the time I had with due to an inability to trust others), I don't want to have that view of others. That's not really me. And putting it on others won't help me-for some people you simply have to work on yourself, you're not stepping forward out of trauma if all your doing is complaining about the harm others have done to you.
I'm 30. I only have a few thousands in the bank, but so much more in debt. Stuck in my career (job that I have no passion for). I'm almost a year into my job search and it's been months since I've had an interview. I don't really have friends. I'm stuck in an extremely difficult long distance relationship that has drained me (it's not her fault, she is wonderful). My days have been reduced to spending all my freetime in coffee shops looking for another job. I'm basically single, broke, and aimless. And it makes me panic that I'm in this place entering my 30s....... To Vincent, come on man, you have a RU-vid channel, an apartment, and are surely making amazing money. W How can you possibly say you "wasted your 20s?"
Keep your head up brother, you got this! You don’t have to wander aimlessly forever. You have great awareness. It’s hard to stay focused in a world full of distractions
Every time I hear No. 5, it hits hard. That's why I always go let's say to a new job/opportunity with the mentality of learning, not just for the paycheck.
Bro being too realistic is a real thing man I’m not saying I would’ve went far but I stopped playing sports in high school because in my mind I was like what is the point there are only so many athletes that make it. It also didn’t help that I didn’t have any family members to encourage me or change my mindset. Don’t let you get in the way of yourself
Thank you! I'm 24 and this came at a very important moment in my life. I definitely need to execute more in life rather than just thinking about it. My motto in life right now is to JUST DO IT! I am the author of my own life. Time to be delulu!! 😊 I appreciate all the advices ❤
The comment about there not being an ultimate goal, but a journey is something I have heard hundreds of times, but for some reason the way you said it just stuck with me. I appreciate that.
This is one of the few RU-vid videos that I'm bookmarking to watch again in the future. I'm at a very transitional period time of my life right now. Many of these items are important to hear and rehear.
I'm in my mid 20s and i wasted so much of my potential from my teens to 20s. I don't know where all of my time went, i was just passively living. But now i'm trying to use the next few years to turn my life around. I hope I persevere.
I’m 30 and he made a lot of great points. Very wise and helpful. I want to mention something very important and it’s HOW you learn these things.. obviously you already figured out that you can simply ask for advice and watch RU-vid videos, but for you to create the information instead of taking it from someone else, you need to learn to trust your senses. This means, you have eyes so use them, you have a mind so use it. You have the tools. You don’t need advice for every experience, you need those two tools. Therefore learn how to have good judgement so that you can feel as clear as a 30yo giving advice lol.
I'm in my late 20's and I'm glad I found your video! This video describes the similar reflections I had after taking a career break. Thank you so much for inspiring us and reminding us that we are all capable of making a better life for ourselves!
I didn't really take control of my life until I moved out at 24. I'm 27 now. I'm doing schooling, but my way, so I'm kinda just throwing shit at the wall and exploring options because I wasn't encouraged to do that when living with parents. I moved out with a BA in Psychology and I work with addicts now. Its a chill job but this isn't the career I wanted. I only wish I told my family to fuck off sooner and grab my own life by the balls. So anyone out there just listening to others because of what THEY THINK is good for you, try to not listen to them and do your best to just do what you think is good for you. Go against everything they say. Easier said then done and they might kick you out. Try to not get kicked out but also just know that you should be exploring and finding out what you value and what you want your life to be. For example, If you know you hate where you live, then your goal is to move cities, not working for the city, becauae your parents encourage you to and even nudge you in that direct. They'll say moving cities is dangerous. They won't help you research. YOU HAVE TO GRAB YOUR LIFE IF YOUR PARENT'S DONT LET YOU. Just really believe in yourself. In reality, after highschool, you're like one step or less even from being the same level of authority of your parents. I'd be living better than them if this was the 80s but we got inflation. And if you know you did better in highschool than them and more mature than them in general, definitely take their words with scrutiny.
Im 21 and even though i "wasted" most of my teens being depressed and anxious and battling CPTSD, i dont consider it all bad. I wouldn't have understood how far I've come or how valuable peace of mind is if i hadn't experienced life without it. Im still navigating through life but i feel im in such a better place mentally. Im more consistently happy, more present, i know how to talk to myself and cater to my anxieties... I've also learnt from my mistakes and forgiven myself and those who hurt me. Im just glad that i dont pick up a blade anymore. Life's good. God's good. 💖
I think we have a tendency to define progress as something that’s noticeable externally. The internal work you do for yourself is just as important, esp when you’re combatting trauma and illness.
@@VincentChan the value of personal freedom is so important! I'm self-employed now, which has really answered my questions about how I should be prioritizing myself and not the opinions of other people. That was a huge problem I had in my 20s!
I’m 29 about to be 30 in October and really got off track from 25-27/28 but have been back on track and really excited for my 30’s. All in all doesn’t matter if you’re 20 or 65. It’s never too late to be the best version of yourself 😁
I am 27, Forgetting a step father was super hard, I love getting lost it’s an amazing feeling, Got to build the today for the tomorrow, I can’t wait to be 33. I see myself there already ❤
@@TonyCreates2 27-33 isn't as long as you think. I'm 30 turning 31 in October and I was still 29 last year lol. Numbers are weird and none of us know how long it'll take to get to where we want to be. I have a friend who is 32 right now who has been laid off for about a year and a half now. Its tough and no guarantee for sure.
@@CrewDino your right time is weird, Time will tell :) I am aiming to master HVAC rn, Later is pluming and electrician. I am a lonely dude who is just trying to survive the day. Happy early birthday @CrewDino. My is on Abril
"View your life as the book and you as the author", I needed to hear that. I have been lost and worried about the past but it came back to me that I can still change my future and if I don't, the things I do in the present will become the past and if I waste the present, it will haunt me again. To whoever is feeling lost now, I just want to say that consecutive small wins results in a big win. Do good, start now.
Man Vincent… you are 29 and have everything that I ever want. I feel so behind 😞. I envy that you have financial freedom and living your dream job. Maybe one ☝️ day I will get there too
i'm 29 and jobless right now still trying to start slowly and hope to live a better life. but with this setup i don't see myself having a family of my own
As a 21yr old I'm trying to get my CDL so I can pursue a career in truck driving, did do a lot of fun stuff in my life and this year been the roughest year ever for me. Was thinking about finding love early but it's hard to find a good girl/women to have a relationship with, maybe im not looking in the right places 🤔 they're are a few more things I'd like to experience before I get into my late 20s. I really appreciate this video, it really did help me appreciate the time I'm living in now instead of the time I lived in the past 😃
I personally think time that is wasted in your 20's is lessons you will learn. You can't control time so do the very best you can and don't worry things that are out of your control.
I wasted my 20’s (and teen years) living a life away Jesus Christ. I’m way МORE hopeful now in my 30’s than I’ve ever been. An advice? It doesn’t matter how old or young you are, SEEK Jesus Christ now cause later could be too late. God bless you.
I'm 23 currently battling depression and working a job that I hate and believing its my only option rn. I have no friends and a really negative outlook on life. It's really hard to be happy when you think so negative about yourself. I appreciate the advice and will work on being happy in the now rather than worrying about the future
Always appreciate your videos, Vincent. Your openness, genuineness, and a bunch of other amazing insights into life makes me reflect on my life and my early 20s. Well done and belated happy birthday 🎉!
I just turned 25 last month and i really do feel like im stuck in life right now. I got forced into working in construction since i was 18 by my dad and i work under him. it pays REALLY well but its extremely stressful and i do not want to work here for the rest of my life like my dad. But all i do after i get home from work is just chill and play video games because i honestly have nothing else to do. And i've been doing that since 2019. Its 2024 now. I have just 1 irl friend and hes always busy. I have no social life aside from my handful of online friends. But at the same, i feel stuck. I want to move out, but i cant. My parents have me so bubbled up in their place (i dont blame them, its easy to live with them due to financial reasons and i love them to death), but i still want to be independent so i can prepare myself later in life. But idk how. Im saving up for my car rn and i hope this changes things for me
20's are such a weird time. I am 27 and feel like im 80! Yeah go out and have fun, but also try to sit alone and find yourself (goals, relationships, etc.)
1. The only person you're obligated to say yes to is yourself 2. Time is the most valuable resource 3. Spending time with family/friends is very easy to feel good about when you appreciate how finite it is 4. It's okay for friends to part ways. It's not personal, it just happens. And if it is personal, there's no benefit in taking it personally. 5. Make mistakes when you're younger. Time is on your side more than it ever will be. 6. It's financially cheaper to take care of your health now rather than later. 7. See being lost as an exciting process of meeting your new self.
I’m 20 and turning 21 this year.. I’m scared to waste any of my years and I have so many goals I want to achieve. I’m scared of being lost because I want to succeed in every way possible
Just turned 20's a month ago! As some changes...i tried to be less anxious and started making RU-vid videos with my own voice! I am tired of hiding in the shadows for the past 20 years of my life! Now it's time to shine!
Lost my early 20’s due to anxiety, fear of failure and relationship. Now I’m 28 when I see my juniors achieving great things in life I think why I didn’t put in more efforts.
I’ve never seen such a fruitful video before…. It is the pure truth that you only can get to when you are old enough and have spent years figuring out how to live better! Thank you for reminding me of not letting go…❤️
Hitting my early 20’s now and this is exactly what I’ve been looking for, thank you. The information was well composed and delivered. I feel like I actually have something tangible to work with
I’m 19, turning 20 in 3 months, and will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in 7 months. I’m so grateful I found this video and the comments, which made me realize that I’m not the only one struggling to adapt to adult life. It’s tough, but I need to keep fighting because I can’t pause time😢. I don’t know the future, but all the experiences shared in your comments have encouraged me to keep moving forward.
So far one of the best videos...in most of the 'things I would tell my younger self' and such videos, this one kind of summaries everything that's needed without unnecessary talk. Keep up your work man.
As a creator pushing 30 thank you for this video I agree an even share with people younger than me these EXACT things bro! 🤞🏾🤞🏾 w vid gained my sub too
I’m turning 24 in 19 days and always hate getting the feeling of “birthday blues” because I’m blessed to be here another year and been embracing the unknown. But I’m at a turn point of leaving a 7 year career for good and forming a new livelihood since I moved out of my home state over two years ago now. I think inside I’m realizing I’m about to hit my mid-twenties and I’m still getting comfortable with aging
Vincent, honestly thank you so much for making this video I’m 19, about to turn 20 and ever since I turned 18 I’ve been asking all the adults around me for advice and guidance for everything that comes up in life rn for me but this by far takes the cake! Watching this confirmed and clarified so many things that I can confidently stand behind throughout my 20s Truly I’m so grateful❤ I love all the vids, keep it up!!
No false. True friends are real and last forever even after death. Money is the most temporary thing in the world. You never lose memories but you will always lose physical items.
I did better help for a month, that whole month the therapists I scheduled with always had to bail and reschedule every time. But everything else about this video is great thanks
