for those of us who have had this video show up in their recommendations: we are the chosen ones

This is what we call the “GOOD” side of KZfaq.

RIP to this wonderful human being. he wasn't doing this for the money or views, he was doing it to help the younger generation with his heartfelt advice. Thank you. may his soul rest in peace.

RIP to this great man. It's 2023 and I came back for some encouraging words. Your wise words will continue to inspire more and more people. I can't wait to recommend this to my son when he is of age Rest in eternal peace to the LEGEND

I can tell that this has been recommended to everyone extremely recently

At least he left after helping thousands of people become a better person.

8 years later and your message continues to touch the hearts of millions.

Bodies vanishes but words remain. Rest in peace

For those of us who got this recommended, we must continue his honour.

Bernard doesn’t show up in your feed by accident. He shows up when you need him.

Hello, I'm a young French man and it's only today, 08/07/2023 that I've seen this video. I was really moved by the words this old man used. I'd like to thank this man for his speech because it made me realise that this world isn't rotten and that we can all succeed in life. Wherever this old man is today, I hope his soul is at peace.

I watched this video 4 years ago. Never, in any moment of my life, someone said that I was important, or that they needed me, or that I have something to give or offer to anyone. This old man said to me something so simple, in such a short, compact and in a serious manner something that changed something in me. I was so pessimistic about everything, my life, the world. And after the video ended something switched in my brain, some nail was hammered, some screw got tightened. I never felt so inspired and hopeful about my capabilities. I went to seriously work on myself for the first in my life. Finished high school, got a job, made the final exam with a score that never in my best dreams hoped to get. Got into the best Uni of my country, with a subject that I love the most, made the first friends in almost 10 years, and now I hardly recognize myself from 5 years ago. Now I am seeing crisis, one after another, it all seems bleak, where I even question if this is ever going to stop... But once again this video got in my recommendations, and once again, I remember why it was, and still is, so impactful to me. This old guy changed my life forever, I really wished he was still here to read this comment, and know how much grateful I am to him. Work hard everyone! Never stop the chain this man created! Best of effort to everyone who is still in this fight!

if you ever feel dumb remember there are people that dislike this.

May this legend rest in peace

R.I.P Bernard, you are, and were, loved by many, and your advice will carry down for generations

I'm back to listen to him again after several years. If we were all like this, the Worlds seemingly endless problems would evaporate. Peace

KZfaq: "Thought you could use this, bro"

KZfaq: You’re probably wondering why I’ve gathered you here

Fun fact: no one searched for this but we all needed this R.I.P Bernard Albertson Hes in a better place now

I actually find this 8 years ago, I’m a Vietnamese in her last years of high school, living her best life care-free in her parents’ sheltering. I’m so grateful to find your video at the moment at 2am in the morning doing IELTS tests for a better degree done, thank you for your inspiration; you’re a legend and i respect you a lot.

KZfaq just has decided that it's time for everyone to get some advice and encouragement tonight I guess.

Let’s be honest we didn’t searched for it but when it came to us we watched it all.

I’m currently 19 and going through one of the most turbulent yet exciting years of my life and left my home to go abroad to study.Your words gave increased my motivation.I will one day show this video to my future children. May you rest in peace.Become one with the universe friend.

Seeing a man go through so much hardship and yet come out of it not just a survivor, but a man who's fully living his life and feeling positive about life - what a goat. Respect!

Man, KZfaq algorithm trying to turn me into a better person

Strange how many of us are suddenly seeing this video now... Seems like the Universe is conspiring in our favor just a bit.

I am 17 years old and I am living a period of failure, but inside me I have beautiful dreams, in my soul, in my heart. Recently, I discovered that wishing and wanting is not enough. You have to struggle to reach what you want. When I am the age of this great man, I want to be proud of what I have created, what I have presented, what I have succeeded in, and what I have failed to achieve. I know that I am in a bad situation now and no one believes in me, but I can overcome this. God is with me and myself is with me as well. This video appeared to me by chance. I felt it was a signal for me to stop, wake up from my sleep, get up, and stop creating drama and illusions. I must get up and live a real life, overcoming my fear and the bad people in my life. I know that this is difficult because I have tried hundreds of times and failed, but I will be stronger. I will fight for the peaceful and prosperous life that I desire, no matter what the cost. Rest in peace, great man. I hope your kind soul rests in heaven♥.

Being 16 and having these videos recommended is a blessing.

When something titled "An old man's advice" is recommended to you, you watch.

he died without knowing that 4 million people listened to him, believed in him.... Rest in peace brother

Just stumbled across this, wow, well said, I'm 57 and this message rings true for us all. RIP Bernard

The camera angle makes it seem like he is speaking to me from the heavens.

It seems like everyone got recommended this at a pretty good time where people needed to hear this

The fact that this video is recommended to us after he has passed on is kind of like he is putting it there for us

I needed this in this exact moment. I’ve been feeling like an absolute failure recently because of a mistake I made. It’s been so hard trying to get out of condemnation & self hate. All I keep saying is I wish I could go back in time and be smarter but I can’t. I really feel like I’ve ruined my future & my family. I needed these words. It’s been really hard. Really hard.

“Good nor bad things last forever” I’ll keep that in mind.

This came on my recommended again because he passed. May he rest in peace

This man brought tears to my eyes. I HOPE THAT WHEN I COMPLETE MY GOALS I MAKE THIS MAN AS HAPPY AS HE MADE ME MOTIVATED!

A great man, whose inspirational words are forever engraved in the hearts and minds of those of us that were fortunate enough to stumble upon this video. RIP, Mr. Bernard Albertson.

Im actually sad apparently this man passed away october 2019 of cancer. RIP.

The fact that everybody is watching this today and then during times like these is crazy, but honestly needed

I am sobbing while watching this. It randomly appeared in my suggested after a pretty bad panic attack. The world seems out of my control; it is 2023. Things are surface level good for me, but nothing is stable. It feels like it will crumble at any moment. Those in power seem to eat everything up in their greed no matter what we do, and those older than me (I’m 29) only have harsh words to give to my generation when we try to seek advice or share how confusing this time is with them. I’ve prayed for some older, wiser being to converse with, to show me the way, to hear me out. I’m so thankful for this video. I saw that this sweet soul passed away, god bless his soul. This was the answer to my prayer. I am determined to become the old person young people can turn to for hope and encouragement, like he did for me. Thank you. ❤

The most wholesome video i ever watched in my entire life.

This video is this man’s legacy. I believe that as he left this world, he left it a better place.

He passed in July. He's in a better place now. May God rest his soul.

I just came across this video and I watched the other one just now and I must say, I'm touched. I came by real late but I still felt the impact of this sweet old man's advice. I don't think I've gotten any advice like this one. Not even from my parents. The way he says, we need you. The way he spoke, I didn't know when my eyes got teary. Coz my life right now is hard, it's really hard and I've just been trying to get by and hold on. I really needed this. I wish I could sit down with him and enjoy more of his wisdom. But now he's resting. May his sweet soul rest in peace with the Lord. Even in death, you're still impacting lives. Thank you so much. You were a gift and you still are.

This man will live on as a legend... He was honest, and an amazing human being... Rest in peace...

When he said “you’re not a mistake you’re wonderful” that hit me really hard

If only this was recommended to us 5years earlier

This old man made me cry. Thank you for your word of advice, you will never be forgotten ❤

Inspirational video from an genuine soul. None of that vibe like he is trying to sell me something or monetize that I get from all the other self-help channels.

Crazy we all got this recommended to us today. Someone sent us all this for a reason.

This isn’t coincidence that you’ve seen this video. Bernard rest easy, don’t quit ever.

Vid got recommended to me this morning and I needed this message more than ever, thank you for the advice and kind words. Your impact on us young people will last forever, RIP 💙🙏🏽

Thank you for this Mr. Albertson Ive been needing to hear this for a long time now. I wasn’t expecting to cry but your words hit harder than I thought. I hope you are resting well, you are a beautiful soul.

I heard this from someone once. When an old man dies, a library dies.

This is better than a lot of TED Talks

An old man's advice is like a rare gem, shaped by the wisdom of time and experience. In the midst of our fast-paced world, taking heed of such wisdom can offer invaluable insights and guidance. Here's to cherishing the timeless wisdom passed down through generations

Great bro reminds me of Herschel from The Walking Dead. Felt this message in my heart deeply. Thanks and rest in glory, sir. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️👑👑👑

People saying that “ we need more people like him” But how about us turning ourself like him, instead of waiting someone to be like him lets be better and be like him

"Till my last breath I will encourage young people" he did that and still is even after death rip

I know I’ll make it and I’ll always try to better myself because of you Sir. Thank you for reminding me that it’s never too late, I will forever remember your teachings and kindness, rest in peace❤

my mind has been playing with me for a while now, making me feel so small and insignificant. thank you mister. thank you for bringing me back to reality. we will continue to thank you for these beautiful messages even when you’re no longer here with us. you don’t know how much your words helped a lot of lost individuals.

Whoever at KZfaq slipped this into the recommended, is a true hero. We all need this right now.

*This is the type of grandpa everyone wishes they had in their life giving them advice for any problem with life or when you are conflicted you can just simply talk it out*

I practically cried watching this, i love this so much. Rest in peace 🫶

This guy would play a sick noah or moses

"When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground." RIP, friend 🙏

whoever put this on my recommended deserves a 50% raise

To think it's almost August of 2023. I leave for Marine boot camp soon, and this man has truly motivated me. I lost my grandpa when I was 8, and I was too young to grasp the wisdom he stored away. This is what I imagine he would have said.

Sometimes I get discouraged, and things like this just appear in my feed like the algorithms sensed it and were like, “Ok, but this guy believes in you. He’s been through rough times, too.” And I appreciate that.

"Just remember, never quit ,never quit" those words really touched me

This doesn't feel like 5 years ago this feels like now

Rest in peace, dear. You were and still are wonderful, thank you for helping me at my worst.

Thank you, Sir! I needed this, even though I’m 51. Just like you, I dropped out at 10th grade, and took it upon myself to learn computer science and had a great career the past few decades. But now as I’m older, I feel I loss the drive I once had, and need to get it back. Thank you for this inspirational video.

Beginning of 2024 and this video came up while i was scrolling my recommended bc it was apparently on my “saved for later” list and i had forgotten about it. I’m so glad i clicked bc this care and encouragement made me feel so full of hope and gratitude. RIP to this kind soul, and thank you 🙏🏼

He said until his last breath he will help kids.. he recently passed and this video has also just gotten in everyone’s recommended. The old man made sure everyone has a chance to hear him 😭

For anyone wondering, Bernard passed away on July 10, 2020. He was 82. Rest in peace, Bernard. Thank you for leaving a message towards the generations before you.

I have been revisiting these videos by Bernard and this man is the grandfather that I never had in my life. His hardships inspire me forever and the love he holds for the audience truly brightens my day. Thank you, good man, may you rest in peace.

I was holding off from watching this for quite some time, but after watching this, I realised that I didn't want these words from this kind old man, but needed this from him to get myself in order, as I need to educate myself for exams, studies etc. I understand this now & I love you too, Albert. R.I.P 🪦

Hearing this man saying "you're not a failure" and "never quit" is exactly what I needed to hear right now. Thank you.

"I see young people stepping on a flag, throwing rocks, rioting that's frustration, frustration, its frustration with the establishment" This guy said that 3 years ago and it is coming up right now in time, its inspiring

Thank you for such great legendary advice. RIP.

It’s crazy….I’m having a really off day today and this beautiful man showed up on my KZfaq feed and I’m so glad I clicked…. this is the kind of stuff that I really needed to hear. May your legacy live on and may you rest in peace Bernard❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you:,)

“To my last breath, I will encourage young people because I love them.”😭💔

It’s crazy how this is getting recommended to everyone 5 years later when his words are just as true as when he filmed this. I speak for all of us when I say Rest In Peace Bernard

May this man rest in peace 🕊️

I've been feeling down these days and feel like I'm a failure until I see this video. Thanks for the motivations that you gave for young people. R.I.P lengend.🕊️

7:59 "Old People like me die off" Rest in peace Bernard, people may pass away but a legends legacy never dies.

Rest easy Bernard, and thank you for encouraging everyone here.

this old mans words saved my life. i love you too old man, rest well

Rest In Peace, you are a hero for us all and thank you for your kind words that will make me look forward to my goals.🙏

crazy how his advice is still relevant even today. rip bernard

“The good things and the bad things don’t last forever” - An Old Man

Needed to hear this. Thank you and rest in peace

Thank you Sir for the uplifting kind words, May God bless you abundantly 🙏🏾🙌🏾

Every so often youtube will recommend a gem in the midst of all the clickbait chaos. This is absolutely one of them. RIP good sir

Whoever was the youtube staff that put this on everyone's recommended, you are appreciated and have changed some people's lives.

I still listen to this often it’s nice to hear a friendly voice the world is terrible anymore thank u for leaving these up of ur father

God bless this man soul. Fellow fallen brother your words are so powerful they have touched many hearts. I’m about to get out of military and as my last speech I’m going to mention you and your message. In honor of this man, please share this video. It’s not going to hurt you, it’s going to help others I promise.