"I Wasted My 20s" 

I'm American female, age 65. I partied in my 20s, but somehow got two degrees. In my 30's, I worked , got married and became a stepmother. That did NOT go well, so I had a huge midlife crisis and married a very handsome man I did not know was a drug addict. Got divorced, moved to Alaska and started a business. Got a bunch of money and came back to the Lower 48 at 60. Now I have a quiet little life as an adoption social worker, reconnected with all my cousins, etc. When I'm 70, I'll move even closer to family, retire 100% and babysit for my family members. And that's how my "normal life" has gone George. You are doing very, very well and I love watching your videos. You make me happy. Peace Out.

"Never lament growing older. It is a privilege denied to many." Happy Birthday George and all the best for the coming year! You didn't waste your twenties - you developed a channel that is a calming inspiration.

My school teacher when I was in Grade 8 asked the class what each of wanted from life. I said security. The teacher was appalled. I think we should live the life that is right for each of us, not the life that others think for us.

You are so self-aware and introspective. I am a 77 years old woman who has never wasted a moment comparing my life with those of others. You are intelligent and unlikely to fall in to the trap of social media, it's not worthy of your time to compare your life to others. Just continue to live the life that feels is most comfortable for you, and be happy.

"I bearly sold any feet pictures" 😂😂😂

Happy birthday! I met my husband-to-be on my 30th birthday, so you never know what is around the corner! And our son is called George! He's now 30, so I must be somewhere over 60. You're doing just fine, and thank you for sharing little snippets of your life. I really appreciate your honesty.

Don’t worry! We have ALL wasted our 20’s. It’s okay - you are an intelligent, introspective person. You will learn and grow from like we all hopefully do.

People always told me 'your youth (younger years) are the best years of your life' and that always scared the shit out of me. I hated it and felt misserable. Thankfully it got a lot better when i got older.

I'm 34, and cannot express enough how much your videos have helped me, in a multitude of ways. I shall get back to my couch, Teddy bear and wine, but please know if you've wasted anything, it wasn't your 20's, for you help people, in ways unfathomable to most. Peace from South Africa ✌️

My birthday's on the 27th too! Happy Birthday! Nothing's a waste. Our 20's and 30's are for exploration. The worst thing we can do - and we all do it - is compare our life's journey with others. Trusting your gut and being true to yourself is paramount. I'm in my 60's and life around us now has definitely sped up significantly. The internet is a double-edged sword. It can be a great resource for information but there is also SO much garbage on it. I have no doubt it skews our perceptions. It sounds to me like you have figured out your own pace of life, and that excellent.

I live in Lubbock, Texas USA. I am 57 years old. I have dealt with mental health issues since I was a child. I do believe everyone's life is different. We all go down a different path. We all make good choices and bad choices. I have been suicidal several times in my life and I am grateful I have stuck around for the ride. Life is difficult and life is a struggle and life can be beautiful at times. I don't think it's easy for anyone. Having some regrets is part of being human. I have been exercising and lifting weights for the past 3 months. I feel calmer and happier. I know being still for too long gets me in trouble. I know being busy with all sorts of different things makes me happier. Keep moving forward and don't keep looking back.

Happy 30th Birthday! 🎉 This is largely why I don’t have social media at all. Comparison really is the thief of joy. Just working towards the things you are interested in, spending time doing things you enjoy, hanging out with the people you love - to me that’s a life well lived no matter what your age 😊💕

I spent my twenties still living at home, helping care for my disabled brother and being there for my unhealthy mom, so I neither lived wildly NOR invested in my own future, and I hate my life. But I have a new job related to a business I'd like to start by 30 (I'm currently 27), and with my newfound money I can go on some dates finally too. All this to say, if you're someone who isn't faced with the partying 20s vs stability seeking 20s and still feel like you wasted them, you aren't alone. Let's make this year better together. 🍻

I forward your videos to my great grand dad. He is 97 and especially enjoys renovation videos. So yes, you have at least one viewer in their 90's. 👍

You seem like such a loving person - the hug at the end of the pool game, the way you treat your cats - the world needs more men like that!

34, I have felt like I wasted my 20's, but then I remind myself I had severe depression, anxiety and was suicidal through out them so...considering how I overcame all those challenges, I actually did a lot with the little I had, even though it took over 10years. I don't quite have the security I long for still, but mentally I'm happier and healthier I've ever been in my whole life, so the "waste" is just the dissappointment of not having had the same priviledges to live the kind of care-free childhood and 20's as other people did. My circumstances are not my fault, I did great considering I had pretty much no support going though all that. Society sifts the blame on us with all the rat-race and grind mindset bs. I could've recovered sooner if only I had received a reliable, no-strings-attached economic support. Battling mentalheatlh issues and poverty at the same time is not the supportive environment needed for recovery. So if there's any other folk feeling bad because they were denied basic needs due to mental health or other struggles, it's not your fault, you did the best you could in a bad situation. If you're still here, you absolutely aced those tough times. Peace🌱

Hello George, this year I am entering my “fourth quarter.” In my twenties I thought I knew everything, in my thirties I learned there was a lot I did not know, in my forties I realized I needed to focus on learning what would make me not only successful and secure, but how to care for myself and my family. In my fifties, I learned that I needed to focus on my health. In my sixties I learned that I could overcome sickness and gained a new appreciation for what it takes to be happy, in my seventies I am learning how to grieve, but move forward positively. In this fourth quarter, I look forward to continuing to learn and be productive and happy, but also to share what I have learned with those around me.

What does wasted even mean? This 73-year-old thinks you are just delightful with many wonderful adventures ahead. All the best!!

Happy birthday Patchy. I tapped the big 50 a few months ago. I took the path of stability and being generally responsible throughout these past decades. As I've gotten older, I've cared much less about what others think of me... which actually takes some pressure off me to look or act a certain way. Now I have grandkids and am very glad to have my health to go back and play again. My biggest issue throughout time has been that I've typically either been dwelling on the past or worrying about the future; and absent from the present moment. It's an area I still have work to do.

One thing my father taught us was to be happy above all else and cherish each moment. He was a WW2 Vet, fought in the European campaign against the Nazis and was determined that if he survived he’d build a family, yes 10 of us, back home in Canada and he did. Needless to say, I was taught, don’t look back, be grateful and turning 70, starting life over as a widower, lost my beautiful husband of many years, and am now looking forward to a new chapter. You’ve done amazing things George. I laughed when you mentioned feet pics. It seems to have morphed into a popular topic. Hahaha! Whatever you do, will be incredible and thank you for sharing your experiences.

You are not alone. We all waste our 20s, obsessed by ourselves. Many have big ambitions - some are seeking thrills. Others don't. That phase lasts until around 30 when we start go out of this ego-bubble. We then realize what really matters to us: Just having people around to share moments with, people to be genuine with.

George, the more I watch your videos, the more I admire you and your willingness to share your insights on life with us. for that I Thank You!

68 this year 😱. Fun with a capital F can be over-rated. The ability to do what you want with who you want, while being financially stable is the fun I would aim for (at your tender age). Not being in debt as a senior is priceless. Getting wasted is overrated. You do you as they say, I think you’re doing just fine. Time spent with your cat is never wasted time. Happy birthday sweetheart 🤗🥰🤩

I'm not 30 yet, but as I'm getting closer to it, I found myself going through a meltdown about it and its ironic how many videos like these I'm seeing just in the last 5 days, along with many childhood RU-vidrs closing their chapters on the platform and every lifelong friend of mine going their own way now. It made me feel that much more panicked. But after my mind raced in literally thousands of circles, I did notice something. Every person I'm comparing my life to, is older. They're already at that point in their life, some even shame me for not being at the same point as them and tell me how there are younger people who are already at the point they're at, and I feel the pressure to "keep up". But that's not right, none of us is everybody else. So that part where you mention going at your pace, really resonated with me.

George, I admire you. I’m 66, recently retired and financially secure. We all have times and things in our lives that we’d have done differently. You seem to be on the right track. I can’t thank you enough for sharing your thoughtful insights, experiences and goals with us in that calm, soothing voice. Happy 30th birthday and Happy New Year! 🎉

Hi everyone, so I’m 25 and I know that feeling of wasting your time yet what I learned last year is that it is not the time itself making us feel that. It is the things we do or do not. My lesson last year was that I can change all of that whenever I want to, just start carving out a path even if you start with a toothbrush as a tool. Once you Beginn to change the things you don’t like about your current situation it will become easier and easier. In conclusion I must say that I don’t feel like wasting my twenties it’s all just funny numbers made up by society, life the way you want to life and by god don’t let anyone stop you and especially not numbers. Be brave and change to grow and kick in walls where there might be no door.

Today is my 59th birthday. I try not to compare myself to others because we all have different lives at different paces. My biggest evil in comparisons is to compare myself to my younger self. This year it is one goal to stop doing that! Thanks for sharing your ideas and thoughts with us. May your 30s bring you happy adventures, calm sleep, and much fulfillment found in moments passing.

Now 62, I do recall the awful pressure I was under in my 20s and 30s from family, friends, society, to be hugely impressive -- phenomenal well-paying career, married to a successful guy, slim and perfect, an upper middle class home, etc. As I'm a born poet, traveler, human rights activist, and rebel, I said No to all of that. Still a poet and activist, just one who started her own business (spiritual growth coach and author) in my 40s after traveling, studying, working various day jobs to keep me afloat, meeting many people and asking many questions. My "retirement nest egg" is -- not big, shall we say. I'm still renting, never married, no children. I'm fine with all of that. Carve out your own path, friends! When the poet said, "To thine own self be true," he had a point there. Blessings on your path, George. You're doing great! 😊🙏

Happy Birthday, George! I'm in my 60s and all in all, my life has been pretty good. If I got a choice to relive 10 years, it would be from 40-50. I finally got *wise* at 40 and loved that 10 years. At 50, it hit me how short life is and I get great pleasure in helping others. Your videos always put a smile on my face and I laugh at poor Junior. I think he lets you do whatever you want, LOL.

I'll turn 70 this year. Scary af! But here's what I know about your 30s. Having spent my twenties trying to be Eric Clapton, playing on bandstands here, smoking weed and having fun, that life began to tire. So in my 30s, I went back to school, got a degree in English with a minor in Journalism and became a high school teacher. Your 30s is where it all comes together. You get full control on the reins of your careening carriage, calm the panicked horse down, and begin to enjoy the ride. You're headed for the best decade of your life! Enjoy!

Happy Birthday, George! I married my wife in my 20's and divorced her in my 30's. I met my husband in my 40's and we're still together, and will celebrate our 37th anniversary this month. I'm 78 and he is 60. You never know where life will take you. Enjoy the ride! I love your channel!

You have the hand you're dealt in life. Others are dealt different hands so you can't compare yourself to them. I didn't get to uni until 20 years after I left school. My twenties were hampered by a mother who was unwell and acted as a ball & chain. Having a brother who is your friend is something amazing. Dont underestimate how lucky you are in this regard.

🎀 Congrats on turning 30, it's gonna be your most exciting decade yet! Only 30 yet you already owned 2 homes while making a comfortable living doing exactl what you wanted. That's an chievement at any age! Junior and your parents' cats are just so cute in their Santa hat. Opening shot of her playing in the box with twinkling Christmas tree in the background is fab! .🐾

I turned 30 recently, too! All things considered, I'm feeling pretty happy with where I am in life. A year and a half ago, things in my life got really hard. I was in pain and didn't know why, my relationship wasn't going well (and eventually ended), I was experiencing terrible anxiety, and my grandmother, whom I was close with, became ill and passed away. When I finally overcame the anxiety and was able to process my grief, things on the other side didn't look nearly as bad as they had before. I like my job, I make enough to live comfortably, and I'm not pining to travel the world or party. I've been happy.

Happy belated birthday George🎉. I am 48 years old and there were times up until around 40 where I questioned if I was a late bloomer. In the end I discovered, just as yourself, that we are to move through life at our own pace and not to keep up with our peers. Life is so much more beautiful and rewarding when you have an authentic life experience and you’re able to freely enjoy each segment of your own journey.🦋

I have just turned 40 and still don’t feel sorted in life still feel down about things. George just seems such an amazing and lovely guy like his videos and explaining his struggles i can relate.

I am 36 and from Kazakhstan)) Happy birthday! I like your videos a lot, they help me relax. To the topic of feeling dissatisfied with your life, I think I was worried more about that in my early 30s than now. I also agree that we cannot succeed in all spheres of life and it is totally ok as long as we are happy.

I'm 58 and very happy with the where I am at and with the way I've lived my life. My wife and I worked hard in our 20's and 30's but still poured our share of perfect and imperfect pints. We spent our 40's in Mexico working remotely and experiencing a different culture. Now that we're back in the US, I'm planning a perfect wood shop to build things during retirement. Everyone has regrets, just don't dwell on them so much it keeps you from the satisfying things.

i think we all feel like we "wasted" our 20s, i think it's part of life and part of learning, growing and developing as a person. everybody has their own way of doing so. i'm in my mid 30s and now looking back i didn't actually waste my 20s, i went through a lot then, a lot of bad things, and it made me grow as a person, i became a much much better, kinder and more loving person to be honest. so even though i may or may not have done certain things in my 20s, it let me to where i am right now and that is something to be grateful for

As a 62 year old female from Bklyn NY ( who became a subscriber after watching one of your uploads ) I feel like you are exactly where you're supposed to be and should give yourself a huge pat on the back for ALL that you've accomplished so far . Please , NEVER LOSE your awesome sense of humor that I love SOOOO much !!! Happy Happy to you .❤😁

I'll be 79 in March, and lost my husband of 60 years 2 days before Christmas. My 20s were spent in a very small town in Canada missing my home of Northumberland and Tyneside, and my extended family, while rearing our 3 children. We have 3 great grandchildren now and I still miss my home place, but I know we built ourselves a good life so I can't complain or rue choices made. We all of us just do our best with what our circumstances provide, and which options we've chosen, and regret is really a big waste of time and mind. Mistakes are something we hopefully learn from and don't repeat. As long as we are kind to others and don't cause harm, and create a decent life for those we love, I believe we're successful human beings. Take care, be safe, do no harm, and don't be afraid to love. 🇨🇦💖💕💝🍁

Happy birthday mate

I'm in my sixties. And you are spot on with your analysis. The need to post/document all the things we do.... instead of enjoying the moment we are in. I do not post anything about the things I do. I'll tell you the next time I see you. I cringe every time I'm at an event and people have their cell phone out - recording, instead of looking at what's going on.

Happy Birthday George!!!!!! Everyone has different roads that they must travel. You felt it more important to plan for the future than to party your life away. Big hugs from Kenny Ohio USA!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm 48. Went to uni, didn't use my Chemistry degree because I needed to earn money and couldn't carry on. Got a job in finance that I didn't enjoy but it paid the mortgage for the next 25 years. Made redundant after 17 years with a firm and now I'm contemplating my choices. Decided to realize my assets and move back up north where I can live mortgage-free, nice small house and go after my dream of flying. It might not work but I'm finally free to do what I've dreamed of.

I feel like I should have waited to have children until my 30’s, and instead learned who I am and what I was really all about. I matured in my 30’s and THEN received degrees and a career while still raising children and then as a single parent. I feel parenthood severely restricted my life choices, and at 68, with some health problems, I’m limited as to what I can do in life NOW. I say to all: do what you want when you can as time truly does go quickly.

Give that cat a hug for me Junior is just the cutest. I wouldn’t say I wasted my 20’s I gave birth to an amazing boy who just turned 9 but I am a single mom and sometimes think I’m missing that family thing everyone else has but I don’t guess that’s my road I think my road is raising a good human that is my son even if it’s alone. My 20’s was sad I went through a lot of things but hey here is to 30’s and a new chance!

George, you are wise beyond your years. I’m close to 70, but still feel like a twenty year old most of the time in that I have so much to learn still. Your videos help me in so many ways because you are not afraid to be honest and share your thoughts and feelings. I don’t regret the way I have spent my life even though I didn’t get to do many of the things I had wanted to do. What I do regret only are the times I was selfish, or self-centered or unkind. Those things weigh on me although I know we have all had those moments in our lives. Those are the only things I would like to change.

I'm 80, insecure when younger, but yearned to see the world, not interested in security really, worked, went to school, then traveled the world working for an airline for 20 years, loved it, went back to school, met my husband, moved to Canada, loved it, we travelled, we moved 12 times in 25 years, more adventures, both loved it... he passed away 10 years ago, moved back to the states, still working, still traveling, not sure I would have had it any other way, was always a bit wild.. loved adventure.. always a positive view, and all worked out! .. very blessed...also had three cats, Spotte, Minnie and Zoe, tuxedo kitties, moving with us!... would have hated to be/stay in one place. Everyone is different with different adventures, hopefully everyone finds the right ones for themselves! Love the beauty of your work and the scenes in this video!

George, this video really spoke to me. I'm 28 and recently moved back in with my dad after living across the country due to financial reasons. I spent my early and mid 20s in relationships, having fun, having hard times, and learning a lot, but now after going through a breakup and moving back across the country to my hometown, I feel completely lost. Hearing this helped put into perspective that everyone's journey is different, and this doesn't make me any less of a person. Thank you!

Man I love your humor. Great video as always!

Same, I don't regret my 20's, travelled and experienced a lot of things and people now 32 I'm resting and figure out what's next. Cheers to that

Just wanted to say that I have found your last two videos very interesting, realistic and relevant. Been following your channel for about a year now and it is refreshing to follow a creator who is down to earth.

Almost 50 and grateful for the peace of mind that arrived around 40. I admire you George, for figuring out the kind of life you needed. I also admire you being open about the difficult things as well as your successes. No doubt you've helped people with your honesty. I think social media can leave people comparing their insides with other people's (often filtered and/or fictional) outsides and feeling the pressure you refer to. I'm glad we didn't have social media when I was a bairn, and I worry about the social and emotional carnage it can cause. Thank goodness for positive and thoughtful channels like yours. Happy Birthday!

A very happy and healthy 30th birthday, George and hope there were some treats for Junior so she could celebrate, too! The twenties are not wasted -- there is a learning curve to maturity that took place in my 20s --- lots of parties, rugby playing boyfriends, marriage proposals, moving out of my home at 19 and living in NYC with roommates -- repeatedly changing apartments -- to the annoyance of my mother -- gaining in maturity and ultimately putting down the things that no longer worked for me or I didn't want in my life --- including alcohol. It was quite a time with no regrets! I look back on those years with humor and wouldn't trade them for anything! 😸🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂😸

George, , whatever decisions you have made, I would say you have taken the road that is right for you. It is so easy to look at the roads that others take and possibly be influenced and go in the wrong direction. You show real strength taking your own journey. I have a real belief in the saying: "Be who you are, not what the world wants you to be." Personally, whenever I have not followed my instincts and taken a road influenced by others, either in a good or a negative way, I feel a sense of loss as to the person I am. It doesn't take sheer strength to be where you are, it takes an understanding of oneself. You have become self aware and are very honest with us about it. I have such respect for you. I hope 2024 brings you what you wish for.

Don't worry for that stuff. Most of us feel that way too, what's important is that you realise that everyone has a different path in life and that's ok. Don't waste energy with regrets, you are young, I wish I was 30 now. You van achieve anything.

This video’s coming at an interesting time in my life. I’m turning 20 this summer, so I’ve got all of my 20s ahead. As someone that’s never been to a party in their life and is getting married in the spring, I think it safe to say that I’ll be barreling straight into the world of stability. It’ll be interesting to see how I feel in 10 years about how I spent my 20s.

46 year old lady from the US. I feel ok about where I am at. Happy with some areas of life, disappointed with others. I feel like everyone is pretty clueless in their 20s- I certainly was! I think you are right to focus on stability and mental health. ❤

This is a wonderful video. I am 68 and have learned that comparing my life to others' lives is self-defeating. My 20's were spent in undoing the damage to my self-confidence and self-esteem that was done by circumstances in my younger years. From 30 on, I concentrated on achieving the security that you also craved. Now in my 60's, my concentration is to pursue my artistic life that I did not have time for when younger in the form of taking classes and teaching myself how to paint and sculpt. Some denigrate old age, but for me, it has been the best time of my life.

I am 69 live in South America, and my twenties were really hectic, college wedding had 4 kids and a full day's job! This sort of set the pace for the rest of my life. Am still working and obviously my family is way onto 3rd generation which I adore! Being a Granny is fantastic !

Happy birthday and everything good and blessed for the next 30 years! 🎉

You are perhaps THEE wisest 30 year old on the planet. happy Birthday and many many happy returns. You are a soulful individual that cares for others and shares himself with all of us. Thank you so very much for quite possibly the best new years message that I have ever read. Love From Canada

George, you have a unique perspective on things that cannot be taught or does not come from a book. It's a perspective that obviously connects with a lot of people. You would not have this perspective if you did not live your 20,s and before the way you have. It has all led to this, and this will lead to that. Happy Birthday kid! Male - 62

I'm 57 and I'm playing "catch-up" due to having a grand ole time since I was 16 years old. Nothing was wasted - I just went down a different path than most people I know. Happy Birthday, George!

I spent the first 3 years of my 20s in the Navy brainwashing myself to be straight like I believed I was supposed to be due to my anti gay religious upbringing, and I believed if I tried hard enough I could change my sexuality. When that experiment failed I started my first gay relationship with the hottest most masculine gay man I ever met. My dream man. Think of Rocky Balboa and you get the picture. The look, the voice, everything. After 6 months of a great relationship, my Rocky doppelgänger casually mentioned that he had started seeing someone else. I was devastated as I thought I’d be spending the rest of my life with him. I tried to depart like a man, but I bawled like a baby. To say the least, I completely moved on, met and dated other guys, but none ever measured up to the first one. By freak chance I met up with the Rocky doppelgänger again in my 40s, and he in his 50s, and he was the true definition of a train wreck. Not even an inkling of the hot sexy man I had met so many years earlier. This experience taught me that a lot of things happen to us for a reason and even when we’re devastated and heartbroken about things not going our way, sometimes that is a really good thing. A really really GOOD thing! 😅

I agree with your observation about social media. I’ve heard various commentators say that social media can drive dissatisfaction and envy and/or greed - someone else has a better life, bigger home, perfect family, amazing holidays, etc etc etc. One of the problems with social media is that what you see if not always fact, but rather someone’s wish to portray a perfect life that may be far from the reality. I’m in my late 60s and enjoy social media (I’m not on Facebook) - particularly vlogs like yours. I think that if a person is able to have a balance of fun and hard work in their 20s they are doing well. I worked hard, saved and spent it all on overseas holidays in my 20s and 30s. I rented till I was 50, but also saved for a home and finally found one. All this while being a single mother. You decided on stability and there’s nothing wrong with that. There’s hopefully plenty of time ahead of you to party/holiday. Never compare your life to others’ lives just be content with what you’ve achieved so far.

I'm in my 60's now, and in my 40s I really questioned my 'wasted life', not having a 'good time' when i was younger. But I lost my parents relatively young. I was 15 when i lost my mum to cancer and 22 when i lost my dad to heart disease, so very early on I was desperate for security, worked hard to put a roof over my head, and bought myself a flat at 20, thereby saddling myself with a mortgage from an early age. I spent too much time regretting my 'boring' life in later years, but the fact was simply that I needed that security back then. Now here I am, retired, and finally able to enjoy myself a little bit - albeit with poor health now. Typical! But you can't second guess what your life might have been if you had taken an alternative path, and it only gets you dissatisfied with your life if you try. I liked your summary - basically, the grass always seems greener on the other side. We have to learn to be content with our lot. After all, you can't change the past.

A happy birthday to you! I will be 57 this month and I had my head up my rear end until I was 25. I was married and pregnant by 30 but even if I wasn’t, I think you get more respect once you turn 30. Thirty is good, 40 is better, and 50 is liberating. I know too many that didn’t live to see their 30th birthday. I’m so glad that RU-vid recommended your channel. I live in Pennsylvania, USA and enjoy listening to your vlog. You’re funny, witty, authentic, transparent and adorable.

I turn 31 this year. I feel like I wasted my 20s and I won't be able to succeed when I'm 40. Life can be cruel at times.

I'm 27, a few weeks off 28. My 20's have gone quicker than of have liked, what with COVID essentially confining me to home for the best part of 3 years, and cancelling many plans in 2020 for travel in Europe, plans that now are not possible in the current economic climate. I've enjoyed my 20's so far though. I've never partied, not drunk alcohol, never dated and still live at home. I've built a stable career and earn a reasonable wage (not huge, but enough for me). I've hopefully got many more years left for the fun to happen. I like to think you are never too old to try something new, or to have fun.

I remember having a crisis when I was about to turn 30 , but turning 40 and 50 I embraced so much , life is not a straight road but full of twists and turns , enjoy the journey and always be yourself

I turned 30 this December as well :) I do relate to what you're saying about instagram and seeing your peers follow different paths in life but everyone has their own pace and preferences and I think that's what needs to be remembered.

I turn 30 in 12 days!!😭 I'm sad and happy about it. I def don't feel I "wasted" my 20s, many many mistakes, but so much fun. I heard 30s are the best! Happy belated Birthday George!

Happy belated birthday George

I just spent the morning looking through photos from 1995-1999 when I was in my twenties. I took a walk on the adventure/travel side, living in Japan and traveling around. Ironically, the lack of stability led me to stay in a toxic relationship for the duration of that time and when it all ended and I was single, nearly 30 and back home, the whiplash was painful. I'm fortunate I had a stable, supportive family to help me through that time. Now that I'm in my 50s, married happily and raising two beautiful children, I wouldn't trade it for anything. Life is long, though social media would have us believe differently.

I really appreciate your honesty on this one. Often I worry that I overthink not having enough fun in my 20s ( also don’t drink or go to parties as I’m an introvert) so it was reassuring to see this video. I will be 27 this year and about to start on my second home renovation ( I love your renovation vides so much) but I often wake up feeling panic or guilt that I didn’t party or go to uni like my friends did or travel anywhere exciting 🙈. It has given me some peace of mind seeing you have spent your 20s getting financially secure and yet you now have the choice to do the other side of the coin which I don’t think you could the other way round .. in my books that’s a win

You are honestly so interesting- articulate, thoughtful, motivated. Keep going!

Hey George, I’ll be 60 this year. Life is to be lived. Never lament on what could have been. Now that I’m turning 60 and I’ve always wanted to travel, I’m doing it! Have fun, enjoy yourself and give the chubby Junior a kiss for me♥️♥️♥️♥️

It’s wonderful to see you smiling so happy! Hope you had a wonderful birthday. I needed this encouragement. I'm on the wrong side of my 30's at a crossroads. Through my 20s till now, I’ve always felt like I was behind in something. That I’ve never “caught up” because everything from jobs, family, relationships, friendships, all fluctuated in stability. Like spinning plates. I wish there was some part in my life that was stable and reliable. I’m most happy with who I am now as a person and wish I could redo life in a way that built a stronger foundation for my present, but I am me because of all I went through.

I'm 29 and I wish I could say that it was either fun or productive, but it was neither. I became addicted, financially bankrupt, mentally ill and tried to off myself more than once. I hope that the next decade can be better. I don't want to leave this beautiful world and the beautiful people that I have met.

Well George, being responsible and doing the things that you've done is wonderful... Now you can save to do some of the things that you want to do later on in life, and you'll have a stable home to return to... But make sure you make it a trip for you and Junior or you'll come home and you'll have one angry kitty...😂 P.S. Happy late birthday! And enjoy it... Time flies trust me that's not just a saying but it's awfully true... On the first of January I turned 55, it seems like yesterday I was 30.

Aww, Happy Belated Birthday George!🥳

I cried on my 30th birthday, but not since then.I thought 50 would be awful, but it wasn't. I'll be 62 this year. It's a blur sometimes. Life flew by so quickly. I had grand dreams of traveling, but now, I hate being away from home too long, LOL. I always tell my daughter to just live! Get out, take a walk, be grateful, and sometimes that's hard. There are so, so many things I wish I had done, but I honestly have had a pretty good life when I look back. Made some stupid mistakes, but here I am. I'm glad I've found your channel and Happy Birthday and Happy New Year!

Happy happy Birthday! You have the right mindset and in another 20 years I guarantee you’ll be quite satisfied with how you spent your 20s. Edit: my birthday is Dec 27 as well! But I’m about twice as old as you, so I know what it’s like to look back to your 20s!

Many happy returns on reaching 30. Partying, etc, can be over-rated. Never look back, always look forward. I felt like a proper grown up when I turned 30. A real turning point for me. Have a great year ahead and enjoy the ride. 🎁🍻

I am a 71 year old widow. I am secure in my life but it came at a great cost, my husband's suicide. Eight years after the fact I am still dealing with the fallout and will probably do so until I pass on. I always worked full time during my working life, but am now retired. I should have a husband by my side to grow old with but I do not. That causes a bit of anxiety for me and find I am playing "whack a mole" with my emotions most of the time. I am trying to live a life of understanding others, give second chances, and always extend kindness. These are thing I can do for others that also fulfills me. I live a quiet life, have several good friends, and a roof over my head. I am thankful for what I have, and for what I have worked hard for. In spite of my loss, I have been blessed and try to remember that every day. Happy Birthday George, life is a gift and yours to spend as you will. It doesn't have to be all fireworks and brass bands in order for it to be a good life. Be peaceful, kind, open, smart, resolute, and happy with your own company.

I'm 36. Half of my 20's was spent in a deep depression that I needed medication for. I'm still trying to come to terms with that point in my life, but at least I'm in a much healthier place to do so.

Happy Belated Birthday Patchy! I’m 48, & my life has surfed consistently on the “cursed” side, but do I feel like I wasted my 20’s, 30’s & most of my 40’s? Do I have regrets? Well, that answer is between me & my 2 cats, and I’m pretty sure they’ll never betray me. Every decade lived, is both; experience under your belt & a bit of poor choices made that usually end up living rent free in your head at 2 am when you should’ve been asleep by 11. To quote one of my favourite wizards: “It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” But I should add: “The grass isn’t always greener on the other side.” 🖖🏽✨

I'm sorry you feel that you've wasted your 20s. Looking back at all the stuff you wish you would have done instead or done differently isn't healthy or helpful. It's been a major source of my depression that bubbles up this time of the year for the entirety of my 20s. (I'll be 27 this year) Look at what you did accomplish and be proud of it. Then look to the future and look at what you want to do 1 year, 5 years, 10 years from now and work towards those goals. It's never to late to do anything in life.

Happy belated Birthday George! I am turning 30 this Sunday too and part of me feels like I wasted them and the other part is proud of my growth 😊 The best advice I ever heard was from a colleague of mine who told me that the 30s are gping to be even better as people tend to be more confident in who they are, life may be a bit more stable and if people choose not to have a family they are also gonna have more money. So yeah I am trying to see it as that. Also coming to the end of the part of my life where I lived up to others/society's expectations and therefor I am looking forward to what my life will be like once I start living. Blessings to you for this new decade :)

Love your videos. Unique, thought provoking, and a lovely tase of Scottish outdoor beauty. Thank you!

Congratulations for not feeling like you've wasted it and Happy Birthday! As for your question, I'm 2 years shy of having wasted my 30s as well.

I'm an Aussie lady in my 60s. My single mother died of cancer in my early 20s, so, I had to shoulder many responsibilities and didn't have the time to waste in youthful folly. I don't regret my life's decisions or the hardships in my life. The journey has made me the person that I am today. Now that I am older, I don't spend too much time reflecting on the past decades of my life. I have just learnt to focus on today and touch the lives around me to the best of my abilities. If I had to reflect on my 20s, then I would say that I am so thankful that I was more introverted and chose the quieter pathways throughout all of my years. So, just be yourself, George, and Happy 30th Birthday! That cake looked delicious too.

Hi George, I’m aged 66. For someone on the outside my life has been a total failure. My career never went anywhere, my relationships with my family are poor, no friends or pets. I live alone. However I’m the happiest I’ve ever been because I’m working on something bigger and more magnificent than what’s on the outside - it’s what’s on the inside. I never feel depressed or wonder where my life is going or what was the point. I know exactly where my life is going and the point of it. This is what makes me happy. I feel very blessed.

Happy Belated Birthday to you George!

Happy birthday George! Wishing you a wonderful new year. Same as what you said, there were years that weren't so great but I'm proud of the work I've put in, and happier than I've ever been!

I grew a lot in my 20’s. I did the same in my 30’s. And 40’s. I’ll be 51 in a few more days and am happy to say I’m still growing. That’s what’s important. If you stop growing, you’ll start dying. Happy Birthday George! 🎂🎉🎊🎁

I am on my 7th decade, George. Live life without worry because I really think one's life unfolds according to a plan. I've watched over the decades people struggling to achieve things not part of their life plan and they end up frustrated and depressed. Then there are those who do nothing, but coast or be a couch potato and they end up in a place of contentment or fulfillment. I wanted badly to be one thing, and I ended up becoming something I never even once gave a thought of becoming. We are about to have another family reunion, and we will all be recalling our follies, successes, failures, etc., and we will all have a good laugh or two as we recall them. I don't believe our consciousness ever dies, so I am looking forward to my next adventure.

Happy and blessed birthday George 🎉❤