I feel behind Elon Musk in life and it is really sad I just want to catch up I know I can work smart enough and I would be happy to commit but I am not doing enough work and it is kind of unfair since I live in a developing country and I was born too late all the points you are making may be true but by the age I become important AI already would have took over😭

Btw I think you got critical thinking, creativity and innovation all wrong, as you always relate these concepts directly to someone's experience and knowledge, but the truth is, experience isn't really even useful, as critical thinking, like mathematics, starts with simple facts e.g. calculus goes back to very simple concepts, same applies for any situation where you want to learn the truth, you can't take things for granted, and the thing is, any conclusion that you take away from an experience will be over simplified, not reaching the routs of whatever problem is under discussion, the chance of getting the right answer, would be only slightly higher than random, and this is my argument against experience relating to critical thinking and good philosophy. I may have lived 17 years and through I lack the experience, actual hours of questioning the world around me, a lot of critical thinking, and maintaining these strong habits, makes me have better intuition and more wisdom than adults that haven't developed the habit of critical thinking. It's definitely rare to find any person logically and philosophically criticizing their life, that is why it's rare to see an adult dumber than a teenager, but the thing is, that is also what makes it likely that any capable mind of a younger age will out wit that of an adult; it is unlikely that that adult uses their own minds the right way, rationally. You may make the argument that experience can be used to prove an idea, but the truth is, taking something as complex as life to prove a point, will lead to many unknown variables which may totally change the equation and lead to false judgement. And for knowledge it isn't really much of inspiration, the use of knowledge is to avoid reinventing the wheel, which may sometimes be necessary for actually learning what's right, because one of the best ways to know if info regarding something is true, is to reinvent it, still, I do acknowledge its importance for efficiency though, but creativity is about connecting dots regardless of there complexity, it is only that it is more complex and more knowledge doesn't boost your creativity, it only sometimes boosts you originality; the more complex the dots you connect the less likely they where connected. It is important to note that some types of knowledge are more important than others. Some level of knowledge is important to reach innovation, but it's the creative ideas that you make, that will pile up to reach a level of functionality that makes them innovative, not the knowledge that you read. It's that knowledge that you create, which starts of from many simple ideas that you may learn, and only in the execution, will you need the wrest of your knowledge related to a subject. That all comes back to one of your previous videos "This is why you don’t feel inspired."; you shouldn't be collecting dots, but connecting the ones you have, to create new dots that will eventually lead to creativity and innovation. Sorry, I don't have the time to edit this and polish it, I have school tomorrow. Hope it wasn't a waste of my time.

I’m 15 (; and very happy

I like the video but I do think that it has a heavy survivorship bias. The part about ageing and beginnersmind where very good.

True

I had a large financial setback this year. I’m in my 40’s and feel everything I’ve been working for is mostly gone. Panic attacks, anxiety and depression with sleepless nights are the norm for me now. I feel so stuck. You’re message is a beacon of hope, thank you for sharing.

Life is a sad thing.

Wow that’s awesome! Enjoy!

Living proof that it’s never too late to live out our ambitions 👏

Wow Im a fan

36 and in nursing school 😭 wondering, what was I thinking?! But we got this!!!!

I’m 34 still live with my parents and sleep with my baby blanket at night

I'm 35. I hope I can live a full life like you

@@The_Hulkster Thank you! You absolutely can ! Eat right, exercise when you can and do things that make you feel happy and fulfilled. That is the secret formula!

@@NK-iw6rq what you eat and what you don't?

​@@calonbudiman3666 I eat only healthy carbs so brown rice or whole wheat breads. I try to eat as lean as possible, so chicken, turkey and fish as my protein sources. and last but not least, lots of veggies and fruits. Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Spinach, Kale, Peas, Avocados, Bananas, Apples, Pomegranate Blueberries .. etc. I usually make fruit and/or veggie shakes blending them all up.

@@NK-iw6rq thankyou bro wishing you all the best

This is truly amazing thanks for sharing!

Wow thanks for sharing.

Thank you so much for this. I really needed it today.

What is the books name? I would like to check it out.

Thanks for sharing your insighful experience

this quote!

👏

Needed that. Thank you.

Agreed. Sometimes, we shape our life on what others think is best for us. Both my parents and my ex were forcing me to get married and have kids in my early 20s, cause all of my friends were at least married or pregnant by then. It took me a long while to realize, I don't even want children, so, I was never behind in life since that was not even what I am aiming for. Eventually, I moved out of my parent's place and broke up with my ex. Yes, still, I have thousands of problems in my life, but I am not behind in a life which was shaped by someone else.

Oh boy thanks

I agree. We should keep ourselves adaptable and flexible in whatever situations we may involve ourselves with, so it's going to be easy for us to conquer and hurdle the hard times whenever we are being confronted by it.

I'm 23 and still in university. I finished a vocational training, studied for four semesters and then changed my degree course. Now I am in third semester and don't even want to do something with my training :D We are still young and apparently we just need some more time. If others are "further" than we are: Great for them and I am happy that they do well. But our time will come if we keep going :)

Thats a wonderful quote from Mulan🌻

I'm much older than you and I was among those who were too quick to settle and get a career. But it partially crashed down a few years ago. I don't regret anything, it was my path and it has its coherence but I do encourage you to take your time and I am absolutely sure you did it the right way. But I would rather compare life to trees as the more we grow up, the more we branch out. Some of the branches won't lead to anything now (but maybe later?) and some will develop beautifully. That's why comparing ourselves to others is pointless.

Im 25 and im only half way through law school - the average age in my class is 20/21 :((((((

@@red_dll Hey Red, yeah we are probably still young, but please don't fall in that trap. Time is flying. You close your eyes and suddenly find yourself in your 30s and 40s. Have a plan and a goal, then you can enjoy the journey.

Do one of the things you enjoy the most and if you change your mind during the process, you can always change direction. it's never too late.

I was in the middle of a breakdown myself

When I graduated I thought I'd know what I want. I finished a vocational training and started to study at a university. Now I am 23 years old, can't imagine actually working somewhere with my training and changed my degree course. And you know what? It's fine. Sometimes you'll start to see things differently than before. New and exciting ones arise, old ones get boring and unappealing. Sometimes you just have to try things for yourself. If it is fun: great! If not: Drop it and look for something else you are interested in. The only thing you should not do is to give up. I can also recommend to get to know other people. Networking is actually great. Even if it's just to learn about new perspectives. I joined a political youth party for example (well, politics is not the important part here). It's great to talk to knew people, get to know them better, maybe build friendships and get some insights.

same, we are really lucky

Good for u 👍🏻👍🏻

U not alone in thinking like this. Im 42 and keep questioning my purpose in this life. Feel so left behind.

@@devendripillay4717 Exactly. You reach an age where you should supposedly already know what to do but find yourself questioning life as if you were 20 years old. And time doesn't stop.

@@coelharebelde Hopefully someday we get there 💞

Yeah, I'm 39 right now, I've got a job, but...the world does feel like it's made for the young and highly ambitious, not laid-back middle-aged folks.

@@antonsimmons8519 I agree. We don't know where we fit in now. I don't feel like I'm 40, but I am. In a world where people are living longer, the structure of society still seems to be made primarily for young people.

Oh bless you for “they’re “ rather than the commonly used and incorrect “there’s “! That made my day. Kinda tells you how my day has been, doesn’t it?😊

Hi am starting an addiction recovery program. Can we talk about doing my it together?

you made so much sense...the problem is comparison

That line about studying and partying is so true. No matter what you're doing, you're always missing out on something, and doing something that others will feel they are missing out on. Even if you're staring off in space doing nothing but entertaining your own thoughts, others are envious of your peace. I became acutely aware of that when a teacher once came up to me while I was doing exactly that, chuckled a little and said "I wish I could be more like you".

I would say there is wasting it compared to other stuff. Doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it. But let’s not act like a heroin addict isn’t wasting it.

I get what you are saying here. I just want to be a little snarky... if doing nothing is something, that something is nothing. Nothing from nothing, is still nothing. You can waste time and you can be "behind". Comparisons don't have to be a negative tool, they can be a way to gauge yourself. Do what you want from that point.

It depends on whether you are living for God or not.

You've got a very inspiring and amazing stories out there. I hope a lot of people can see this and learn from your life story. Glad that you're doing good now and I wish you all the best in life :)

Keep it up!

You're a drama queen

Love it

Well done!

I will be 30 next year! I know exactly how you feel! I will just finish now my Master in Psychology, with a lot of student loan dept. While my friends finished 2 years before me and have good jobs, engaged etc. But we can do this

There is so much fulfilment and joy to be had, even though you’re currently in a place where you’re frustrated when you’re doing life with Jesus.

Hey @angelstardom - I totally hear you, I was in a slightly similar position in terms of feeling ‘left behind’ when I had to repeat not just a year of high school but also university. What I’ve learnt though is that your perspectives shift when you turn away from the comparison trap. It’s super easy to fall into but it doesn’t end, there’s always gonna be something to want that is frustrating when you don’t have it - that’s not to say don’t have dreams and plans but have something constant. Everyone is on their own timeline, but I’ve seen that even detours can work out way better than a straight path if you’re trusting God. It’s like living parallel to everyone; I could have way less than others but still have so much joy in the moment. I’m realising that true joy and fulfilment, even in mundane stuff, even when things aren’t working out as I hoped for is possible. If you’ve gotten as far as reading this you’re a gem, but I wanted to say that every detail of your life is known and cared about by God - Jesus literally died for you to know Him and be in a relationship with God. I find that when your identity is in what God says (you’re loved, chosen, seen, known by God, special, not an accident etc.) then a lot of the good stuff we want becomes additional. Oh yeah, there’s a book (in the Bible but you can find it on Youversion) called Ecclesiastes - essentially the take away is that you can literally have everything, but without God it’s empty. There is SO much joy in life at every stage with Jesus; I know it might sound uber corny but I can attest to it myself. There is so much fulfilment and joy to be had, even though you’re currently in a place where you’re frustrated when you’re doing life with Jesus.

Look into investing in the stock market

Odds are half your friends will be divorced in 20 years :)

Having courage to start all over anytime in life is itself an accomplishment....🌷🌷🌷🌷

Thank you Toland. This gives encouragement to me.

Toland u can do anything you want

You can do it no matter what. ❤❤❤.

Also mentally healthy and physical health matters so stay fit mentally and physically and always focused

Thank you so so much for this comment🤯 It really spiked a flame in me🔥 that I can start today and achieve my goal whatever that may be,😇🌞 so my future self wont be blamed for what my present self was procrastinating in the past🌻🌾💐💐

WoW I didn't know that, I thought they mostly all started when they were 18 or something

Something I live by (and will cover in another video this month) is "show up and have something to show". The latter part of that is all about learning, building skills, and creating a body of work. But the "show up" part is important too - it means connecting with the community around your interests, interacting with people, going to events, etc. So one thing I'd ask you: Are you spending time engaging with that community around your interests? I know personally, I've gone through periods where I've sort of let that part of the equation slide, and that often makes me feel stuck or stagnant.

You might have ADD and should see a doctor if you feel that way.

"A mountain a pile of rocks", when you're faced with the impossible start with the possible. You can d it. You learned to walk and to speak, and everything till now. You'll learn this too ;(

In James Clear’s book “Atomic Habits” he talks about the “valley of disappointment” It’s the grey area between developing or working on a habit before you see the progress or reward. He likens it to a stonecutter. There is a quote that encapsulates what he said: “Look at a stone cutter hammering away at his rock, perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred-and-first blow it will split in two, and I know it was not the last blow that did it, but all that had gone before.” Jacob Riis So in my opinion: stay focused and consistent if you want to see results and maybe use any (ethical) means to do that. Once you see progress, reflect on all the work you’ve done and reward yourself emotionally. P.S It is also easy to overlook you’re progress too. Maybe give yourself credit for at-least being willing to improve yourself and value the progress you’ve already made. Again, just my two cents👍

@@groovekiller That quote got me pretty hard, ngl. Sitting here with teary eyes. Thank you for sharing! :)

I'm 23, trying uni for the second time (there's no thing as a college in my country), but unsure of whether it is what I want or what will be good for me job-wise. I feel like I'm wasting my time year after year and I'm very afraid. Thank you for being honest, this gives me hope and makes me feel less alone. 💛

Same brother

29 is nothing...I know folks who started university in their 40s!

Keep at it.

Been there bro keep up the grind it will pay off.

Hey if you gotten out of that yet (I see this comment was 4 months ago), what helped you out?

Glad you got out. Been suffering for few months. Im nearly over it! Feel much better. Been engaging in mysticism, sufism, meditation, spirituality, and practising being grateful for all of God's blessings

Sadly, you'll start to see a number of those marriages fold too. I'm a 31 yo single woman. Maybe that's not such a bad thing. Three of my friends who married in their twenties are now divorced.

@@thatsfunny2051 100%. we need to have a certain maturity to choose the right partner & sustain relationship. Fast doesn't always mean better.

Your story inspires me bro. I keep comparing myself to people from school and college and thinking I'm behind. I'm on my grind and my results don't seem as good as what I see on social media .

@@Chronoxidex I agree. Even though I felt insecure, my mind kept ringing about my current age. I tried my best not to think too much.

This reasoning is insufficient because it could lead to the conclusion life is meaningless + it is important to compare yourself if you are trying to compete in something because there, no one cares where you came from.

@@zavioxx8670 What the comment above forgot to say is that Peterson actually said "Compare yourself to whom you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today". So it's not saying "I'm me and I'm ok and I have nothing to get better on." You identify what's better but to know where you are in that path you compare yourself with your own past. Not with someone else's present.

That would be a sign of self improvement if you compare yourself to your previous self and get good results but my point is that isn't a measure to know if you reached required standards for a competition for example

@@zavioxx8670 oh yes. Of course. You also have to imitate. So you look at others and see what you admire. What you value and strive to be that. But to know if you are progressing you don't watch them and go. "I'm not moving forward because I'm not there **right now**" you look at your past and know if you went forward or backwards. But yeah you have to have something outside of you to strive to that. To imitate and admire. But usually those are values, not other people. If you are in a competition you look at others to know how to play the game well not necessarily to play exactly like them. PS. *I* don't think life should be viewed as a competition against others. It is a competition with oneself. Nevertheless, there are aspects of life or things in life that are competitive. But that's my view.

@@zavioxx8670 I read your message again. So you were actually making a difference between life in general and "games" (for lack of a better word)

Same here, have a few mild mental issues, anxiety, poor memory... Haven't been able to hold a steady job...

really I am 23 I would say I got lot of money for my age but I feel left behind for socialing and in relationships

How did you got rich I'm broke af

Awesome dude 👏

awesome

Woww I'm so happy for you!!

I look forward to that

I'll be waiting on the update! Accountability is good 😊👍

How's your progress so far?

same as you, very same, and same age too, im fedup

Working out is essential for a man, builds self-confidence, gives more energy and overall health as he ages. Better late than never. 'No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.' Socrates

@@nabilsyafiqjamaludin6847 That wasn't his problem tho. It might help, but he didn't speak about that.

I highly suggest guided meditation. I used to have this problem, I know how you feel. Ground, find the center of your head. Ignore the chatter in your mind because it’s not you, you are the awareness of the noise.

You got this!

Hey, may I read something from you? As long as you own the copyrights. Don't want no other person stealing your work.

stories like these give me hope xD ! I am happy for you :)

@@vickyvansane5092 Thank you! 😊

You're gonna make it

Lmao u kidding right?

Congrats on your new area of study! If you need to fund your college, get a ghost writer who will work for royalties...maybe a college student? And get all of those sailing stories down changing the names of the not so innocent. I am sure you have many interesting ones!

@@beautifulday7528 Love the idea but I did sign a few confidentiality agreements for a few Russian oligarchs. But thanks for the reminder I should write down notes of my experiences so I can remember and pass it on in the future.

I feel the opposite of you. I dated all through highschool and I wish i would have just focused on friends and fun.

I feel the same bro, I'm in college almost graduating, but had almost none contact with girls cause I'm very socially awkward, it's very stressfull and sad

You guys gotta watch some Toddv and start a tinder asap. Optimize your profile and game with his advice and go date some girls!

I remember feeling this way! I didn't start dating until the very end of college, and for me, I didn't realize I was asexual until that time either; I had tons of passing romantic interest in people, but nothing like what I saw among my peers with sexual interest. (Not to say that you're ace lmao, just my own experience!) I remember venting to a friend about how I just wanted someone who met my standards and wondering if I was somehow setting the bar too high when I felt like it was already at the very basics, and my friend reassured me that all I was asking for was someone with a good head on their shoulders. I felt like maybe something was wrong with *me* and that was why I wasn't finding the type of people I was seriously interested in.. but I ended up finding my first & current boyfriend on bumble after focusing on working on myself and not particularly looking to date - just to strike up conversations with new people during the beginning of lockdown! Like the video essentially said, late is relative to who you're comparing yourself to -- I was 22 when I first started this relationship, which seems later than many but certainly not compared to people who start at the end of their twenties, thirties, or beyond. I know it can feel really lonely when everyone around you is in relationships and you feel left out of the experience, and that's hard. It's okay to feel however you do about it, to talk and journal about it to judge yourself less for not already having the result you want. I'm sure it'll come at the right time for you, and it can help to strengthen your friendships and relationship with yourself in the meantime to find fulfillment in your existing relationships! I feel like making relationships after college is harder or easier relative to how you socialized while in school, like how often you struck up conversations with people around you or actively sought out clubs and activities based around a shared interest; it's similar-ish post-college in that regard (at least in my experience, as someone who mainly socialized only when other people started interactions with me), but you do have to actively put yourself into social situations and convince yourself to start chatting with random people now that college no longer provides the environment that encouraged it. It's not impossible, but you do have to put in the effort to create the relationships and life you want for yourself; go at your own pace though, and things will fall into place as you go :)

@@savanabanana thank you for your cool reply, thanks a lot!

Trust me doing it for 5 years now and it's still hard and falling behind

I trust that you can reach your goals if you take the write steps don't listen to people that say otherwise

Ya, this market is terrible for new creators. Unless you have a unique format.

Keep at it! Study and get some experience (even if it’s just you making stuff for fun) it will take time but if you like doing it, that’s not a problem. Good luck!

same , cheers !

What else did you find differentiated from today books. That sounds like an interesting concept. Good share.

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Wonderful, that's the spirit!

Thank you for this comment. It's a good reminder to stick with it. You got this bro

I hear being an older applicant may even be in your favor. Keep going!