If you can spare me 5 minutes, you'll get 5 years of your life back. 

Thank you so damn much for everything recently. YOU are awesome man (I know some of you needed that today). Screw likes or subs, just watch more of my content/share it with your friends, so this message reaches more people. The content will only get better, and while waiting, watch this where literally every video is going to help you: ru-vid.com/group/PLNT30nTRmwDHTWmOeoABpPMFbtiI8n698 Thank you. (and also just to clarify, i do believe in a higher being)

*TOP 5 REGRETS OF THE DYING.* 1. "I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me." 2. "I wish I hadn't worked so hard." 3. "I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings." 4. "I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends." 5. "I wish that I had let myself be happier."

“Every man has two lives, and the second starts when he realizes he has just one” - Confucius

I hate how I only ever find inspirational videos like these at 2am when the best thing I can do for myself is go to sleep

“Don’t be cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” -Dr Suess

"Time spent having fun is not time wasted" thank you for this.

"Days might be long but decades are short "

We are often told "Life is short, so enjoy it". But everyone seems to forget that "Eternity is long, so prepare for it.

Please for anyone who‘s reading this like this comment so i get remembered to this 🙏

"Life is too important to be taken seriously," - Oscar Wilde.

i'm not a young teen, i'm 32 and i just felt like a kid watching a young teen telling me shit i always forget thank you bro

The RU-vid algorithm is scary. I'm gonna be an adult soon and there are so many regrets I have. I feel like I didn't get to spend my childhood how I wanted because of studies and insecurities. This video did really change my views on life and how I should cherish the time I have because I still have time. Thanks, I really needed this. ❤

"i don´t want that to be you" this hit hard man... but thanks for the excellent video

"I assume you're a young teen if you're watching this" me, 22: yea...

Good advice young man. Keep this in mind, "When I was 20 years old, 40 seemed so far away." I'm now 39. I'd give almost anything to go back to my 20-year-old me.

drop everything youre doing and find a book called 'Unveiling your hidden potential' by Bruce Thornwood. trust me on this

I'm only 19, the endless thought of death keeps on filling my head when I was already 16, I have no friends, no siblings, I'm asian (chinese), and during my school days back when I was 16-18, if I'm not indulging in video games or meaningless online interactions, all I can think of would be the meaning of my life, why do I exist, what am I even doing, it is almost as if my life is already over before it even started, and the thought of that death will come to me one day and I can do nothing to stop it is always there. It is because of this thought that got me to not feel like doing anything in my life at all, as I know it will all end anyways, even before this happens, I had never tried to study hard anyways, I had never do my homeworks, I already have a bit of addiction to playing video games or being online in general, I had never felt like trying to accomplish anything in my life, and these thoughts only solidified them, and it doesn't help that I started highschool the same year when covid happened, I thought I would finally be able to put effort onto studying, and work for a better future for myself, but I just never did, I think not having any friends at all really did a dent to my mental, I was never good at socializing at all, so I just feel like a loser that have to resort to staying online to feel good. On top of the though of death being inevitable, I basically gave up on my life. But somehow, because I was born very intelligent, I was still able to get a good enough grade for a university degree with minimal studying (I only started extremely hard focus on my study 2 months before the very final exam). Now, I'm an adult, and a university student, and just by turning 18, I have finally realize the truth of life, and I was very fortunate I was given a chance to redeem my life, even though I basically gave up it. At the start of my semester, I was still struggling, struggling to keep up with the self-discipline nature of being an adult, or being an university student in this case, I was so used to my teachers and parents putting pressure on me, giving me soft way to learn, but for adults, there is only learning the hard way, I got 1 gpa only the first semester, and I had to learn the hard way, nobody can help me other than myself, and now I think I have grown from this, really. I am no longer strangled by the thoughs of my life being worthless, the thoughs of giving up my life. Now, watching this video, it really feels like I am being completely called out, even though I had a really bad childhood, I still feel very nostalgic, the carefree-ness I've had, the different video game I have played for such a long time, just to inevitably give up on them due to a loss of passion, they really strike me hard when I look back at the memories. I already knew this would happen, I already knew that being an adult is not better than being a child, but time doesn't care about that, and now, I am in the state that I knew would happen to me, it's like you said, time just goes and it is just like that. So treasure the moment, live your life to your own fullest, ans that is exactly what I plan to go.

“I do not fear death. I had been dead for billions and billions of years before I was born, and had not suffered the slightest inconvenience from it.” ― Mark Twain

When you said that last part, "Remember that on your deathbed, you won't be wishing you played more video games, scrolled more, or pleased the kidsi n your highschool. Many people die wishing they'd chased their dreams, spent time with their loved ones, or fulfilled their purpose," that moved me. Thanks for this amazing video.

4:50 "Many people die wishing they'd chase their dreams, spent time with their loved ones, or fulfilled their purpose... I don't want that to be you." I think this video might actually change my life. I cannot state how much this has changed my mindset. Thank you.

Death just scares me, like being in a forever dark room no sight, no emotions just dark

we never knew we were making memories right? we were just having fun.

"Ask yourself at every moment, 'Is this necessary?' " - Marcus Aurelius Update: This quote may mean many different things to different people, to me, it's simply this: Is what you're doing "right now" good for you/for other people? Is what you're doing rn making you a better person than yesterday? If not, it's unnecessary. Thank you for the likes

The fact that I remembered the last two shorts- 😅(And that was hours ago…) Still, I’m almost 14, and this video actually helped me a lot. I’m always worrying about stupid things I’ve said in the past, first impressions on people I saw as a bad display, embarrassing moments, and publicly brain farting. And when I’m not worrying about the past, I’m worrying about the future! I’m starting high school this September and I’m nervous, I’m worried whether or not I have the right career idea in mind, if I’ll make enough to live when I’m older, when I’ll move out, if I’ll get to experience the miracle of becoming a mother someday, if I die alone or young… I know I’m just “a kid”, but I’ve always felt older than my age inside and it’s like I’m always waiting to really get out there and start a life for myself. People always push children into growing up way earlier than they should be, teaching them that they have to colour perfectly inside of the lines and be successful or else you won’t be taken seriously. And I find that the age where this pushing starts is getting younger and younger each year! In today’s society, you’re considered a child for about five years and then it’s time to toughen up. That’s what I see happening, at least. As a cause, we lose our inner child and wish we could go back to the carefree days of play and innocence. Nothing’s stopping you from doing something you used to love when you were a kid to experience a bit of that again. Back to the point, this was a great video. I know I’ve been typing this comment way longer than the actual video’s length, to which I apologize for. I tend to ramble when it comes to writing at times, though it’s the complete opposite with me speaking in person. 🥲 I wish more people would see this! Have a great day and live life to its fullest! -Ari.

"time spent having fun is not time wasted." very well said.

"work or play, nothing in between" is the best quote in this I think

Dude is a fresh breath of air on internet. Not a follower, not a leader, just a sage with his own ideology and who is the beacon of his own life. I immediately subscribed as this guy hits home

I'm 26. My living situation just changed and I'm at a friend's house with my dog waiting for them to get out of work. Idk where my life is gonna go from here, but there's been so much SHIT that I've struggled through and continue to struggle through. There's been improvement and I'm proud. It's still draining on me and my loved ones... Someone like this every few years or so. I want to see this again

The fact that you think already like this at your age makes you ahed of 99% of people and im 31 and only like 2 years ago I started to think this deeply.

“Why should I fear death? If I am, death is not. If death is, I am not. Why should I fear that which can only exist when I do not?” - Epicurus

this would now prompt me to ask myself everytime “is this time well spent?”

i gave you 2:30 min. 2x speed for the win

well said, this video made me start overthinking at 3 am

as a teenage girl who has been reflecting on her past a little too much (although i havent exactly been around that long, lol) and scrolling/ using social media and everything to drown my feelings out, im finally done with it. i've deleted all of the pointless apps on my phone and im going to go study for my math final. thank you for this video, as solemn as it was, our generation needs more of this. EDIT: thank you so much to all of the people wishing me luck on my final, I've seen all the comments and I appreciate it a lot. I didn't do as well as I hoped to, so now I'm studying for next year's classes.

“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” - Mark Twain . Everyone dies , but not everyone lives. Live as it's last day. The 5 minutes spent on this video were definitely worth it.

Damn the concept of chill self inprovement...i really like it. During uni i always stressed for the future (hell i do thst now) and realized i either went from toxic self inrpovement grindset to lazy relaxing like i had all the time in the world. I should def not worry so much about too far in the future and instead enjoy life having fun and live in the present moment

Just because we can't stop death yet doesn't mean we shouldn't try.

As someone who's nearly 30, I'm speaking from experience here. When I was younger I had similar thoughts. It's when you first realize that life is limited and you start thinking like this. It can last years. But I found as I got older and really looked back at what had passed and how much time I (likely) still have, you start to calm down a bit. Instead of rushing to do everything because I'm scared of missing it before I die, I just slow down, take my time, enjoy the moment I'm in now, and stay in the now. Stay in the now. Don't stress about the far future. Just live in the moment now and appreciate it. I could die tomorrow, and that would suck, but we also don't yet know exactly what happens to the conscience mind when we die, so why worry. It's helped a lot with my mental health to not worry about the future and instead stay in the moment, charish those I'm with now, and do what makes me happy.

"Time spent having fun is not time wasted, time spent doing things you love is time well spent." Wise words.

I'm 25 years old, and I've known all of this since I was around 10 or 12 years old. I have always lived by the saying, "The nature of living is to live." The purpose of humanity? For me, it is to live. Ever since I never wanted anything BIG or wanted to be someone BIG. Just enjoy and have fun. The phrase "enjoy the little things" is really corny, but it is one of the best pieces of advice I've heard as a child. I took it to heart.

I'm 27, so no young teen, but damn you speak some true facts. Ever since I was a child I'm afraid of death. Being close to my 30s now and it's only getting more serious. I count it as I'm already on 1/3rd of my life (If i were to live til 80-90 years). Maybe I'm already over half my life, you never know when it ends.. Recently I was on a weekend holiday and had a advertisement of skydiving. I've always wanted to do it, so I was like fuck it I'm going for it. Being afraid of heights I wondered how it would be. It was very tense to jump at the start, but after that it was pure enjoyment. Lived that in my full 'present moment' and a core memory has been saved for the rest of my life. I just wanted to share this and I hope to encourage others with this to do the same. Don't leave opportunities for granted, because you never know if it will occur again!

"Time spent having fun is not time wasted." I 100% agree on this. I think having fun is the most important thing in life and I absolutely hate that other people are trying to say the opposite.

"time spent having fun is not wasted" is so profound, you may have just help me justify years of my young life. thanks for the reminder 😊

My faith has taught me that whatever is meant for you, will find you, at the perfect time. God is ultimately in control, and all you can do is try your absolute best. The outcome is not in your hands. The act of sincere dua (supplication) is never ignored. And once you can surrender the need to control every aspect of your life to God, you can take it easy and enjoy the little things in life. As a 23 yo who just finished uni, this is how I try to stay grounded and focused. I hope this brings some comfort to others as well. ❤

I actually NEEDED this video. I've been having thoughts of death as well. I want to try to have fun in life. I want to try to make every second worth it. My P.E teacher used to always lecture my class and tell us to "live like tomorrow is your last day". I should have taken his words seriously. now I will.

I met this woman on holiday, and she told me “tomorrow isn’t promised to anyone.” After she said that to me i have been going out with friends so much more and going places wouldn’t usually go. I treat everyday like its the best thing thats ever happened to me.

When I was a child and throughout my teenage years I was certain I was going to die by 18. I was living in an abusive home, and I belived I had had some premonition about my death before 18. It wasn't a fear at the time, it was a fact, at least that's how it felt. I had had this feeling from a pretty young age, so I had a long time to come to terms with it. On my 18th birthday I had a severe panic attack, not entirely because I was afraid i was going to die, but because I was still alive and that wasn't right, and I was afraid on a cosmic scale. I wasn't afraid that I would die, just afraid of not knowing how. But I lived, and then the next couple years I felt like I was living on borrowed time. But the years kept going by, and now I'm 26. I'm thankful and happy to be alive, and that's not really something I ever thought I would feel. I don't fear death, it will happen when it does and I made peace with it many years ago; but I am thankful for every day I have on this earth, in this body

3:23 „Time spent having fun is not time wasted.” 👌

"The only memories you have is when you were in the present moment" THIS! this opened my mind Thanks a lot for this video!

28 year old here - this video gives me so much hope for your generation. You are setting an excellent example for what masculinity and mindfulness looks like. These sigma male manosphere types are snake oil salesmen. You have nothing to sell, and are exhibiting wisdom beyond your years. I'm way outside the demographic you predicted but I'm happy to have stumbled upon this video today. Be well my dude, keep spreading your words ✌🏼

Dude, you have no idea how much I needed to hear this. Lately, I've been thinking so much (I'm an overthinker, yes, but I've been thinking a lot more than usual.) This literally brightened up my mood, and made me so much more hopeful. Now, because of this, I think I can keep going without worrying. You have no idea how much I needed to hear this. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

As a Christian, I don't fear death because I know whoever repents and is baptized is saved. Mark 16 16

Beautiful insights! A German author, Erich Kästner, wrote: "Only those who grow up and remain a child are human." My mom liked to quote that. Now 53, at the top of my list of important things is to do exactly that, or better yet, to stay that way. Living in the moment opens your heart and vice versa. I wish you the best of luck on your journey. No matter how rocky it gets, never forget how to laugh at yourself and your heart will keep its wings.

As an old guy (53) I can completely agree. Do NOT stay in the hotel. You've got (on average) only 25,550 days here on Earth. Spend each one like it was your last!

ive always seen videos like this and they all just seemed to run over my head, but when i saw this show up on my feed and thought to hear you out. i feel like im at a point in my life where im able to start making changes but ive always thought "whats the point" and "is all gonna end anyway" but i genuinely felt this. now i know this isn't going to send me on some epic cosmic journey where i find the meaning of life or make some revolutionary discovery, but i feel like its a push in the right direction, thank you.

Im not scared of dying, im scared that my loved one dies. the only thing that i would be sad about when i'll die, is that my loved ones will cry about my death.

It actually makes me so sad i cant enjoy anything right now and my future self will think back and be so disappointed in me

I'm 38 and this video is something everyone should watch.

Thanks for this. I’m in my 20s and this helped a lot. When I’m depressed I’m gonna watch it. Such a simple concept communicated so effectively

This was so randomly suggested in my yt suggestions and I love it. Short, concise, and valuable. Thank you man. Definitely subscribed. Truly, work or play, no in between. Cheers!

I'm 54 years old and if it means anything to anyone, in my experience this is good advice and the holiday analogy is a good one. One thing i will add that never meant anything to me when i was young but i see it now... as well as having fun, at some point in your life try and build something that's important to YOU, so when you look back at the roller-coaster ride that will be your life, there is something there that you can be proud of and say "I built that, just me". Oh and don't get hung up on age/timeframes, it doesn't matter WHEN you do anything (despite what society will have you believe) as long as you fit it in at some point.

as a 16 y/o girl, I've veen very plagued by thr thought of my life having no meaning. I'm preparing for an engineering entrance exam ( jee ) and that has consumed my life to the point that I haven't listened to music for months now. there us no way to stop, I know that, but I feel very lost at the thought that all this might have no meaning someday. I never made friends, never did anything except study and now, I regret not living my life when I could afford to. I know this is very overdramatic and I'm the only one who can solve this, but your video gave a this boost. thank you so much and please continue to do what you do. I hope you, and anyone who might be reading this, have a good day.

Amazing music choice, and story. Its beautiful. If death wasn’t a thing, happiness wouldn’t have meaning. I actually cried watching this. Thank you so much.

That was a absolutely fabulous voice I've seen in a while I opened RU-vid after 7 months and I was suggested this fabulous video thanks you for that advice

watched this on 1.5x so I'll get 5 years and 100 seconds of my life back.

those are the realest words I heard in a while and made me motivated again :) thank you buddy

“Your future self is watching you right now through your memories.”

Let me share my experience. I’m 32 and I’ve heard the same“seize the day” type of advice many times and tried to practice. What I learned from this is, this mindset can easily burn you out. I tried to maximize my productivity, set my goals clearly and go like an unstoppable train. I started churning out what my emotions want to do to achieve what rationality tells me. No doom scrolling, yes to practice and act effectively. It looks so right, but I constantly suppressed inner conflict between emotion and rationality. Mental war rages in me everyday, everywhere. Often I “win” and it gives some satisfaction, but I was never able to stop the fight. Eventually I got so tired that I felt like my dreams are no more fascinating and therefore useless. I lost passion and became numb. The habit of doom scrolling came back gradually. After some time, I realized I can’t keep negating my unproductive emotions anymore. No matter how stupid it is, what I want is uncontrollable. Shame on me, but this is the reality I face. So I let it go. But it was the time I started to recover. The more time I spent unproductively, the more I can feel right. My brain started working again. Also I regained the interest for my dreams. I still do scrolling mindlessly (so I find this video haha), yet I feel like I lead my life naturally. TL;DR: don’t neglect your emotion to stop wasting your time. It will hurt you.

0:07 yes, being immortal is the greatest torture in fiction (non technically).

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. This hit really deep.

Getting this at midnight oml im gonna go to sleep in like half an hour or smth and then this video bro T°T

"Time spent having fun is not time wasted" I always thought of that phrase of one of the best ways to see life, and I'm glad to finally find someone who agrees with that. Amazing video, thanks for sharing such valuable advice!

I used to spend the majority of my time pondering over how I wish I could go back to the past. I spent days crying in my room telling myself “Things will never be the same as before.” But I realized that’s what makes life.. life. Change is going to happen whether anyone likes it or not. I’ve been living more in the moment, thanks to this video for helping me notice that. To add on some other thoughts; I really do feel scared for my dad. I hate to even think and say this, but I know he’s nearing the end of his life. I’m just starting my adulthood, I actually graduated HS a few days ago. I did it to make my dad proud, because I know he probably won’t live to see my little brother graduate in 5 years from now. My dad’s the strongest person I know, I hope he enjoyed his life. Even though he’s still primarily healthy for an 80 year old, anything can happen anytime. Tell your friends and family you love them.

There’s one thing I know about death. you fear death, but you don’t fear not having it. The inevitability of death is scary, so many wish it never comes. But if it never came seeing what happens without death is scary alone.

“Then we will all just feel nothing” I’d like to believe from watching so many NDE’s is one main shared experience and that is that when we go, it’s not a feeling of “nothing” but the biggest feeling of unconditional love beyond human words, feelings and expressions. It’s the complete opposite of “nothing”. I do remember the last 2 shorts I watched. It on business coaching to do what want to do in life, not something that I feel like I ‘have’ to do to make money or waste my life away.

im 29 years old watching this and i still feel like im 12 inside hahaha. life still blows my mind. "keep on going despite there being nowhere to arrive. there's no finish line, just an endless softening into love and equanimity." i believe theres an afterlife though, at least i really hope thats the case so i can see my cat again

I envy that you're still young when you realized this. I'm about to be 33 next week but I'm still trying to navigate through the edges.

I am a young teen watching this, and my dad passed away in 2017. I wish he lived for even just a few more years, because although I know I would still be sad now, I would have more memories with him. The only thing I remember was his last vacation in the summer before he died, I don't remember anything else, even if I try really hard. And he wasn't around for half the trip because he was going to car auctions because he loved cars, he rarely went with us to the amusement park we were there to go to. He spent the last friday that we were there at the amusement park, and all i remember from that trip was walking on the sidewalk with him to a bakery in the morning and going on one of the rides at the amusement park with him. This trip wasn't even a happy trip either, he was drinking a lot (the cause of his passing), but I didn't know that. To have only one memory with your father is very sad. My message to any teenagers out there seeing this comment that are always like "mom, drop me off over here, i don't want them to see"; your life is too short for that, your parents life is too short for that, yes, your parents may be alive today, but you don't know what will happen. You never know how much time you have left with your loved ones. So, please, just let your mom drop you off and don't give a crap who sees. Nobody is ever going to remember that, because it's not important for them to remember it, it's not a problem. If you play video games a lot, set them aside for a bit each day and spend time with your family. The video games will not stop being there, they won't vanish. You may want to stay on the games now, but later on you'll regret not spending more time with your family, and you won't even remember playing those video games, or scrolling through TikTok, so please, go spend some time with your family. I know how it feels to get time cut short with someone. Make the most of the time you have with them, please.

Today, on my way to work, I just witnessed a road motor accident and someone died. Your vid makes me appreciate life even more! We only have a very limited time and truly we have to make the most out of it and worry less! Thank you for this! Keep it up!

Think about the fact that this comment will be cemented in history. Forever. Isn't that just crazy? People may think once you're gone you're gone but a simple RU-vid comment can give you a footprint that will last forever, no matter how obscure it is, someone will find it one day

Ephesians 5:15-16: “Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil”

I love how raw and natural this is. It makes the message even more clear and straightforward. Thank you friend!❤

“Time spent having fun is not time wasted.” Gosh, I wish that thought would imprint in my head more since the early era adults just conditioned me the opposite mindset. You know, the “you are wasting time by having fun” kind of mindset.

this was well spent five minutes, thank you.

i’m 20 years old now, and when i watched this i’m reminding myself at this at a young age: tomorrow is never promised. we all need to live in the present moment because when you don’t realize it, time goes by so so fast. the reality of this world is, no one is immortal. everyone is going to go eventually. we all have to go one way or another. we need to live life to our fullest because before you know it, for me, 20 years just goes by like that, and i’m now a young teenager. time is a very valuable thing. spend it wisely.

This. Exactly this is the type of content is what I pay my internet bills for❤ Thankyou for making this video buddy❤

This video is SO DEEP! I'm 20 years now and I have this feeling that I've already lived too long without truly enjoying life. As you age, you might become less energized and more responsabilities steal your life time like it's nothing. Also your perception of time becomes less accurate because of repetition and routine and now 1 day might feel like 1 hour when you was a child. Therefore, a 40 year old is not half way, but more than half way to death. So if you're 20 years like me, PLEASE enjoy your damn life once for all before it vanishes from existence!

Ecclesiastes 12:7 "Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was; and the spirit shall return to God who gave it" 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Believers in Christ will rise first, be caught up with the living in the clouds, and meet the Lord in the air

this is the splash of reality i needed, thank you so much!

Listen to your heart. Do what you want, do what makes you happy. We all die. Tbh today is the funeral for an uncle i've known all my life. He simply came home from work and went to sleep never to getup again. Idk the cause of his death but he just went like that. Life is too precious to please others, please yourself. Always make sure you're happy and contempt with what you do.

39 here….. 😂😂🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ But seriously, remember this - you’re never too old to take advice. To all the younger ones (or older) watching this video, its never too late to take action & get your perspective corrected. I am so inspired by this video bro, life changing & touched me so deep….. I needed this although I was already on the path to self improvement. Thank you again for this 🙏🙏🙏 From your big bro 😅

bro why you making me tear up 😢 as someone who is 18 i’ve been having thoughts and would ask myself “if i look back in my past, did i ever make the most of it?” and i would immediately feel bad and disappointed in myself but i also know deep down my younger self did her very best at that moment, the things she only knew that time but at the same time i wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t my past (and i’ve been better) tysm for making this vid!

At night I panic just thinking that one day Im going to lose everything because of death so I scroll on TikTok to cope. But this video really did change how I feel about life

3:35 when he said how time is well spent it actually made me happy, cause I’m really not wasting my time making videos

You’re brilliant dude!

Been enjoying life recently, spending more time as best as i could with my broken family, get out of the cage holding me back for years, just be a better me, ofc those numbing stuff always slip into my mind but hey im happier now, thank you for your kind words, wish ya all doing great your self, enjoy the ride! 😆

I’ve never felt the emotion where a stranger who you may never know expresses your feelings perfectly

If you watch until the end, I promise your viewpoint on life WILL change. Screw liking or subscribing, just share this video so more people get this message. Thank you. (also you can msg me @atomiumjae on discord, as of right now my friend links are open)

“It’s tempting to linger in this moment, while every possibility still exists. But unless they are collapsed by an observer, they will never be more than possibilities.” - Solanum, Outer Wilds

This hits hard and I don’t cry much but thank you for this, now I am aware that there is a limit on how long you live I am truly grateful. Thank you.