I wasted my early 20s… here are 25 lessons I’ve learned. 

I no longer believe in the best things in life take time. After losing close ones that were very young. I realized we shouldn't assume we will have time.

I’m turning 25 in aug, and that rude awakening that you mentioned that the attention suddenly fades…living that now. And I’m constantly fighting the ‘comparison demon’. Coz i feel so behind, all my friends are working & living their best lives and I’m still at college and find myself breaking down more often lately. It feels good to hear this advice❤

I prayed hard for a job at Tesla. Got the interview and it went exceptionally well but I wasn’t hired because of my previous contract work with a company that partners with them. I was so hurt behind this and didn’t understand why Allah wouldn’t want me to have a $22/he job that would solve all my worries and allow me to move out on my own, save and invest money etc. Yesterday, 15,000 got fired. It was him protecting me. I’m so grateful

number 23 !!! when i was applying for jobs, i kept getting ghosted, rejected, everything. i kept telling myself that something better is waiting for me and Allahumdullilah i got the one job I really wanted.

I haven’t watched the video so I want to say: Covid stole 3 years from us (I’m turning 25 this year) I truly feel younger in my life experiences because there were 3 years where I felt a lot of complacencies

Ramadan Mubarak ! May Allah accept our fasting and our prayers 🤲🏾❤ 00:56 - lesson 1 : Some things are better off learned by example 01:50 - lesson 2 : God is not a genie in a bottle 02:51 - lesson 3 : No condition is permanent 03:38 - lesson 4 : Only take advice from people who are in the position you wish to be in 05:21 - lesson 5 : Sel-esteem and faith are intertwined 05:58 - lesson 6 : Avoid drawing conclusions about other people’s lives 06:42 - lesson 7 : Success is subjective 07:04 - lesson 8 : Relationship will have ebbs and flows 08:13 - lesson 9 : If you stand for nothing, you will fall for everything 09:06 - lesson 10 : God never burdens a soul beyond what it can bear 09:58 - lesson 11 : No one is more deserving of the position you are in 11:09 - lesson 12 : Sometimes doing just enough is okay 12:00 - lesson 13 : Eat healthy and exercise for your health and longevity 14:45 - lesson 14 : Chasing beauty standards is draining 17:09 - lesson 15 : Do nothing without intention 18:24 - lesson 16 : The best things in life take time 20:10 - lesson 17 : You are what you consume 21:24 - lesson 18 : Don’t be afraid of making mistakes 22:32 - lesson 19 : Appreciate your season of singleness 24:15 - lesson 20 : Honor your parents no matter what 25:28 - lesson 21 : Pray for others what you wish for yourself 26:13 - lesson 22 : Your success story lies in what makes you unique 27:41 - lesson 23 : Rejection is always God protection/redirection 29:30 - lesson 24 : Allah’s timing is best 31:05 - lesson 25 : Nothin your akg is worth sacrificing your akhirah

Honestly You didn't waste your twenties at all. It's all come full circle. You're spreading such a positive and beautiful message and everyone listening has something to gain from this message. So thank you for this !!

Turning 20 this year, i am going to implement everything I learn from this video ❤

Lesson 1: We learn through both experience and example, and both are valid. Still, the application form and scope is unknown too me.

Didn't know I needed this fr, I'm turning 20 this year it's really emotional and scary at the same time. Thank you for being the big sister I didn't have. ❤

omg!! i'm 21 turning 22 this year and just realized #5 in my own life and it's the truth!!! i always feel better about myself (the inside and out) and my own life when im actively walking and growing in faith!! this is the first video of yours i've seen, subscribed!! 🥰

I think that it’s great to take advice from people in the position you want to be in but also great to listen to people who aren’t in the position you want/ who failed at something. They could warn you and tell you what went wrong, what they wish they could’ve done. This will help use avoid certain mistakes or do certain things to get where we need to go!

I am 33 and I needed to hear this. I think it’s not age based, just good advice in general. Sending blessings, thanks!

22 and I will be returning to this video annually because girl it's an absolute goldmine!

I feel so grateful I found your channel ! Your lessons resonated with me and I will definitly take them into consideration. I wish nothing but happiness sincerely

Thank you so much for sharing. These are beautiful lessons and despite the title saying you wasted your early twenties, you did not. Everything happened exactly as it needed to and now you are in a position where you know better and have leveraged previous experience and mistakes to reshape your life and journey. You radiate spiritual growth and display that the lessons you share are rooted in divine purpose and intervention. You are blessed.

Have been loving the vocals only recently!! May Allah reward you for your efforts!

Whew this is my first time seeing your videos and girly it was SO needed. I love your vibe and as a newly 24 year old 😭 I have messed up countless times, but thank God for his faithfulness and redirection I’m learning to obey and trust his plan in totality and do my part. Thanks so much for sharing ❤!!

the way I was nodding my head the entire video!!!! Allahumabarik amazing reflections & reminders, loved this sm 💞💞💞

I'm older than you and honestly these are all great tips, thanks for your work with putting up this video. May Allah bless you with the best things in life and open you the doors of Jannah

The way I needed this video it's like you answered all my thoughts. Alhamdulliah I found you.

This was such a great watch Tomiwa ❤️❤️ thank you for all the lessons would definitely give it a re-watch

This was such a beautiful video. By Lesson 24 I was bawling my eyes out. Thanks for these reminders. I really, really needed to hear them.

The way I could relate to almost all these lessons, I was just nodding all through the video❤️ Allahumabarik , May Allah continue to bless you❤️loved it so much

Wise lessons for all demographics! Especially: honouring your parents no matter what mistakes they have made in the past. Thank you! - From a white, 30-year-old Christian male.

The beginning is so relatable about being hard headed and not listening to others around you, it’s important to especially coming from your parents. Ps you have a beautiful smile!!

May God preserve your wisdom. Well said Tomiwa 👏😍

Beautiful advices. Thank you Tomiwa Rodia❤.

this was all i needed to hear. bless you tomiwa

I can’t describe how i am starting to love this girl. Allahuma bareek sis, this video is just an amazing masterpiece

This has got to be one of the best videos I've ever watched on RU-vid mashAllah. Thank you sis.

I love the way you talk, it's so calming! And I love your makeup!

Thank you for sharing all these things. ❤ it helped me a lot. It’s nice to hear others. Especially you sister

Thank u for this. Compassion and forgiveness was something I struggled with. But we are all human, much better to love than to hold onto resentment

Been following for so long and i'm soo proud and happy to see you thriving.May Allah continue to bless you gorgeous. ❤

I needed this!!!! Amazing advice, definitely going to take this as example♥️♥️♥️

Videos like this remind me of why I love you so much I literally sat and watch the entire video. No skips no fast forwards and it really poured into me and spoke to me. This is coming from someone who is not Muslim, but is faith based I really enjoyed every single lesson. As I enter my 20s, I want to be intentional about every step of the way and this was a very enlightening video. Thank you so much. Love you lots.

wow girl i literally subscribed there is so much wisdom here that I needed to hear

I absolutely loved this video! Thank you so much for this

Really enjoyed this conversation. I was feeling down this morning and decided to watch something on RU-vid and I feel so much better after listening to you.Thank you❤

Your lessons are gems !! Truly they are so relatable and I really needed to hear this today. May Allah bless you ! BarakAllah o fik ❤️☺️

Love how God was sought after in each point that you made. Truly seeking Him makes EVERYTHING else fall into place ❤️❤️❤️

I’ve been applying for jobs for 4years now. And those rejection emails are really starting to break me😢. But i still have faith

Such a great video !!❤ It really has reminded me about couples of things and aspects in life ❤. Thanks a lot

This was very refreshing. Jazakhallahu khairan

Just came.across this video and now imma make a list to change my live a bit for good.Thanks sis May Allah's protection and guidance always be with you 🙏

Thank you so much for this video ❤ This definitely hits the spot 🤩💕

thank you I needed it BarakAllah oufik

This may be my favorite video ever. Allahuma barik sister, may Allah grant you more knowledge

3:55 ugh I LOOOOOOVE Tony Gaskins! Been watching him for years I kid you not. 😌💯 As we are the same age, I’ll add that I’ve shifted my perspective on nurturing my 20-something’s within my spiritual journey when realizing that we 20-something’s are being more encouraged to earn money to pay bills, splurge, have a car, be “independent”, etc. than we are to work on ourselves internally. That changed the trajectory of how I wanna spend my 20s under the roof of my parents’ home. Using the time to work on myself as a person, so it can be a contributor to how I pour into other areas of my life, rather than being worried about how “independent” I am or how I pay bills and still not having a healthy relationship with myself/people.

This is so educative 🥰, jazakum lahu khairan rodia 🙏

I really enjoy this video so so much 🥹❤️ thank you for sharing!!!

Thanks for this advice Tomiwa ❤

I’m so in love with every of your words…May Allah continue to grant you wisdom,Allahumo Barrik ❤️✨

Omo! How I see it is that what’s done is done, the only way now is forward and hopefully upward too 🙏🏽

thank you for all the amazing lessons!

I'm so glad I found this jannel❤

Today is my birthday and I’m so glad hearing this it’s really helpful

I love your advice! It’s really useful since I am turning 25 soon

girl you are such a great person just wanted to say thank you for this video xx🫶🏼

Every single lesson/tip 🤌🏾🤌🏾 Relationship between self esteem and iman, so true💯❤️

It does resonate, I'm happy having witnessed the honesty u reported these thoughts with

lesson 17- yes I would love that list!

This video is so authentic. ❤

i really needed this video. thank you 🤍🤍🤍

wow I love that your content is educating and also funny, you have earned a new subscriber!

OMG I think I’m in love. You are such an inspiration and this video literally touched my soul + spirit ❤ Thank you so much for sharing. Just subscribed 💕💕💕

Thank you so much. Thank you for who you are!

Thanks a lot for sharing iam turning 20 this year and it really helped me a lot watching your video.❤❤❤❤iam excited for this year.lots of loveee for youuuuu😊❤

Thank you for mentioning Palestine, Sudan, Congo, and Tigray in your description! Additionally, I really resonated with the "If you have faith you'll have higher self-esteem and confidence" part of the video. It's easy to become distracted which can lead to feelings of ungratefulness so I appreciate this comment because having blind faith and overall hope that things will get better is enough to keep me going to help others I meet who may need encouragement and also keep myself in a state of gratitude and grace.

Girl! I love, love this 🎉 when things don't go my way, it's cos God's protecting me from something hideous. Alhamdulillah 🥂

I love you soooo much tomiwa ♥️😂!!! But seriously may Allah increase you in wisdom and beneficial knowledge.

perfectly said!! loveddd this!

🥺🥺thank you tomiwa for this

im so happy i found this channel ❤🙏🏾

thank you!!. i have crazy anxiety and imposter syndrome. Allah has always answered my prayers and wishes but i still feel somehow all the time but yeah thank you for reminding me Allah loves mee

My first time seeing and hearing You and I’m thankful that I did, I watched this video from start to end Thank you 🙏

I truly needed to hear lesson 13. Thank you 🩷 my body dysmorphia is really taking over my mind at times 😔

thanks girl I needed that, bless u

gurl i needed this tysm !!

allahuma barikkkkk ur vibe is so refreshing sis jazakallah for sharing this video x may Allah bless you abundantly in this life and the next ameen

Hands downTomiwa, let's make this a podcasts channel, the girls gon love it 🥰🥰

Number 25 is my favorite ❤️ enjoyed this video so muchhh

hands down my favorite video on youtube

I feel like you’re my big sis just giving me tea! I love these video styles🤎

Thank u for sharing this with us ❤❤

SubhanaAllah!!! Sis new to your channel beautiful advice and reminder Ma shaa Allah 🤲🏾🤲🏾❤️

Ma'Sha'Allah good video with great advice!

I learned everything has a time. you are wise on many things. Thanks for sharing

I've been watching you for years since I was in HS back in 2017!! its been such a long time but I've been watching you more frequently now and I love how far you came!! Im working on wearing the hijab and embracing it and you have definitely been an inspiration for me! 🥰 I hope I can come out of this ramadan being a hijabi Inshallah! You are my fav RU-vid girly! Allahuma barik!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷

I loved this so much Jazakhalla for this

ahhh this video is GOLD! you dropped soo many gems! loved them all but my favs were def 11, 12, 21, 23, 25. thanks for sharing!💫💐🩷

In love with all the advice in this video. May Allah bless you. Your words had a powerful impact on me 🤍🤍

Sister, alhamdulillah I needed this video I’m 27 and for so long I’ve chased instant gratification because I was so caught up in the world and never had it growing up so I was searching the world for it now I’m in a better place and I needed this video thank you so much for being you!

thank you for this video, I really liked your way of thinking about life. And I am at a point in my life where I have been thinking about the things you mentioned. So this video is an inspiration for me

Love this video! May Allah preserve your wisdom ❤ Ameen

Who else is also still waiting for the ice rank storytime

what a beautiful video! i loved all the lessons - may Allah bless you endlessly

I am new to your channel and I am obsessed with your videos now!!! ❤Imagine getting a heart❤❤Tomiwa

Oh girl, first point you made, it's me, thanks for letting me know, I'm turning 20 in September, so thx for the video, may Allah subhannawatallah bless you