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Not gonna lie every time he would mention that uni is the best time of your life really hits you different when you realize you're spending most of your uni years sitting at home on zoom calls.
@@Arbiter8655 tbh I don't really care but half the world getting inflated GPA with cheating while some of our gpas have tanked and we're all gonna compete in the same pool. On top of not getting any internships or experience at all
@@AleterixT You'd be surprised I just finished uni myself and can honestly say my first 2 years were great but the whole experience went out the window since COVID. Its not the same experience at allll but yeah you're right about those downsides to
Exactlyyy... Just finished my first year of engineering school which is supposed to be the year to make friends, take part in clubs, etc, but it's just been all online and I haven't met 90% of my coursemates or professors in real life yet. Heading into my 2nd year in 2 months, and I can't see offline classes being held until at least mid-way through the academic year. Chances are, when I personally get to experience university for real, it'll just be a hard grind for exams and off into the working world it is...
one thing i love about Ali is that he's so intelligent yet he never makes me feel stupid, he's not gatekeeping his knowledge he's spreading it further. He always explains things in such a kind way - it's very encouraging!
I’m nearing the end of my teenage years - one piece of advice I’ve learned is that it’s okay to change your mind and not everything needs to be done with the intent of impressing people. Do it because you love it, and you’ll be happy. Do it for others, and you’ll be miserable.
I am 18 and at that stage where I am finishing school. I have decided to go against of the norm and not go to university so I can chase my dream of content creating, but watching this has still helped and motivated me massively for the actions I should take and how I should think. Thank you so much man for this video, and I hope that everyone achieves their dreams and lives a good life!
I'm 15 right now, and this video has legit helped me so much. Watched it last year and now I feel like there's a particular purpose for me doing things now. Ali you're the best!! Thanks so much!!
It’s tough to hear him talk about how university is supposed to be the best years of your life, when it’s all virtual and done on zoom, and I’m just struggling to keep my head above water with the heavy workloads :( Edit: after rewatch int the video and listening to some follow up comments, I have come to realize just how much I have an how blessed I am❤️ To anyone struggling out there (with what I said above), take a minute to write down a list of things you are grateful for and you will instantly be put in a better headspace :) I know how tough and challenging it can be, and I just want you to know that you’re not alone❤️ I love you guys
Yes.. a half of my sophomore year + my whole senior year in high school have been on zoom and I just felt so robbed out of my teenage years. It’s been really difficult to get back on track and start to actually make memories again because I felt I was on hold for so long. What sucks even more is that the first year of my uni will also be online:)
i'm literally watching this video bc i'm trying to hear some advice since i'm dealing with the same thing in Uni. this year was my first year in uni and it went by sooooo quickly bc of covid. i literally don't know what happened this year, i feel like i've enjoyed nothing nor have i learnt much. *sigh
University is not the best years of your life. Every year is what you make of it, and don’t put so much pressure on yourself to enjoy school life to the fullest. I hate when they talk about *insert period of life here* as if it’s supposed to be the best time of your life. University life is dull compared to where I’m at now, married to the love of my life and talking about building our dream home. I’m happier now than I ever was in high school or college.
im in uni rn and its def not the best years of my life...hell naw...I have zero autonomy over myself. When I graduate and finally work in my dream field those will be my best years. so dw about it
I’m a 13 yr. girl, just trying to succeed in life I’ve been having a lot of negative thoughts and lately I’ve been searching for resources and things to help me advance and prosper this video really helped me.
Honestly try a break from the greater world; you're so exposed to everything going on in the world due to technology & as well as the usual teenage anxieties it has really caused a huge spike in anxiety in young girls. Focus on what makes you happy- Do the cheesy movie stuff- even just a face routine, candles & a movie to give yourself time to be in the moment can really make a difference, even if it's just short term (:
Espero que se pueda traducir de español a ingles jeje. Bueno, los pensamientos negativos posiblemente sea debido a como has estado expuesta en los lugares que más tiempo pasas. Posiblemente solo haya negatividad cerca tuyo. Debes empezar a alejarte de ese tipo de mentalidad y empezar a buscar las cosas buenas de la vida. No trates la vida como simple azar. Hay cosas que si no puedes controlar, pero la mayor parte de los sucesos son debidos al esfuerzo propio. No todo esfuerzo da recompensa, pero debes felicitarte por el esfuerzo que has hecho, lo que has logrado, y buscar mejorar con el tiempo. Construye tu propio camino y espero que todo te vaya bien!
Important tip: do not let randos on the internet affect you. Dont believe everything you see on the internet: People like influencers and celebrities, hell even just your friends, they only share the good things that happen to them online. So do not let them bring you down just because you think everyone else has a good life.
If this video and comment didn't exist I'll probably have less friends in the future, I'm lowkey shy and anxious but I'll try to open up, trust people and giving people a chance. After all we humans make mistakes.
I’m 18 and i’ve been watching your videos for two years now. Honestly you’re such a comfort. thank you so much for freely spreading around information and encouraging each of us kindly to live a better life, no matter how small of changes we implement!
I am comming back to this video since 2021…Because it was my first year of College I moved out from my parents house and my life changed I never comment in RUclips videos, but this one deserves, even if no one sees it Now I am in my 3rd year, and I do exactly what he said in the video and my life is going smoothly I became the best student for a short period of time, and now I skip lectures, go to coffee shops and revise them and my life keeps on going fine I have incredible friend,gf and I manage my life even if I didn’t write the shit of assignment I am even getting sad that I only have 1 last year remaining in my UG program Thank You for reading
My biggest advice for my 18 year old self? Enjoy life. I don’t think I nearly enjoyed being a young adult as much as I could have. Life is too short to be stressed and worried about growing up. By all means, I don’t mean be stupid and waste all your money… but just live in the moment and appreciate the beauty of life!
@@moraz72 Now I unfortunately have the stress of building my career and saving for my future! I do try and enjoy life now but I had a better opportunity to live at 18!
In this video I'll go over 21 pieces of advice I would give to my 18-year-old self. 00:00 Intro 00:07 Think about the game you're playing 01:25 Pay attention to your posture 01:47 Take more photos than you think you should 02:10 Be more of a documentarian 03:08 Try and be a connector 03:51 Make an effort to attend events 04:40 Get a doorstop 05:13 Don't be mean to people 05:17 Buy some bitcoin and don't sell it 05:21 Nothing good happens after 2 a.m. 05:47 Do a little bit of work every day 06:41 Seek forgiveness rather than permission 07:02 Stop worrying about what other people think of you 07:33 Ask yourself "How hard should this really be?" 08:16 It's absolutely OK to skip lectures 08:44 It's ok to fall behind with University work 09:31 Try and develop sources of passive income 10:25 Try and enjoy the journey without focusing too much on the destination 11:10 Share your work and yourself with your friends with no expectation of something in return 11:55 Internalize the serenity prayer 12:16 Learn how to study efficiently for your exams
I am 13 and I'm watching these types of videos because I want to nurture myself. I am so glad I am doing these things at such a pretty young age. And, also, I am helping myself to learn, grow and improve no matter the circumstances. So, thank you for posting this video, for spreading your knowledge and for not making us feel brainless. 😭👏
2:36 would also like to add: journal if you can!! I’m only in high school now, but I journaled much of my middle school and high school life to look back on. Not only is it fun to read about the happy moments, but I’ve also learned so much about myself and like to see how I’ve grown from my not-so-good moments!
i felt like my high school years were wasted. I was so focused on working hard and getting into university, that I let all the memories slip away. Ali is correct when he says that the extra percentage isn't worth it. Getting good grades feels pointless when you have no friends Update: one of my only “friends” just lied to me and tried hijaking my application portal.
Jesus man, I almost cried reading this as I'm 19 and I just finished my first semester in college. Reminiscing about high school and my first semester, I realize that I also didn't have any friends. I just did my damn work when I should have made use of my time socializing. I'm constantly surrounded by people but I've never felt more alone
@@sentrazyven762 I’m 19 and about to enter my second semester of sophomore year. I still haven’t figured it out bro. I have no friends. When I see Ali mention that these are supposed to be the best years of your life I wonder what I’m doing wrong because I’m not an introverted person. UPDATE: (2/10/2022) I really put myself out there and I managed to find 3 friends through this business frat. I literally didn’t wanna go but because my major requires that I network I actually got to find some hobbies with these people and we got lunch from there and really had a lot in common. One piece of advice is to look for areas where people share your interests (Like a running club if you like track, or a music group if you’re passionate about singing) because you’ll be more likely to find actual people who seem more down to earth than the people you pass by at school from class to class. Also I thinking pushing myself out of my comfort zone helped a bunch. I’m going to go to a party tonight and I’m actually pretty excited to meet more people. Good luck to everyone who hasn’t had the opportunity or felt like they are alone, I know what it feels like and you can get through it with some effort! :)
Reading this makes me realize how much harder it's become to make TRUE friends and connections. I'm over 10 years out of college, but that's where I made my life long friends -- friends that are still in my life today. I have 2 friends that I keep in real contact from middle school into high school and til now i.e. not just through Facebook. The most solid advise I can give to making friends is to not be afraid to just talk randomly to anyone about anything, especially those you share classes. Also, don't be afraid of rejection. You're not going to like everyone and not everyone will like you. And it is okay to not continue a friendship with someone if they turn out to be toxic. The goal is to find people who enhance your life, not who detract from it. Hugs!
Ali's advice: (random order) 1. Ask for forgiveness, not permission (just do it!) 2. Ask yourself: am I still playing the game I wanted to play 3. Journey before destination (enjoy the friendship) 4. No one is judging you 5. Think about what you can control and not things outside of your control 7. Don't be mean to others 8. Keep your "door" open 9. Take more photos for memory 10. Don't overestimate the difficulty of something - the worst enemy is the fear itself 11. Learn how to study efficiently 12. Passive income (making money while gaining experience) 13. Buy some bitcoins and don't sell them [questionable advice] 14. Be the "connector" 15. It's okay to fall behind during term time 16. It's okay to not go to lectures 17. See exams/tests as a collective enemy for you and your friends, do not "fight" alone 18. Expose yourself more to others 19. Internalisation > inputs (converting something you read to a part of yourself) My advice: 1. Be happy 2. Step outside of your comfort zone 3. nourish yourself with God's words
thanks! lol, im so stupid, i was searching for a quick summary in the comments, so I made one myself, and after posting it, I realized taht you made a summary. lol i wasted so much time, :(
I love how this video is presented as both advice towards teenagers and a message that you would have sent to yourself, it makes it feel organic and thoughtful.
Advice for my 18 year old self: You are going to fail on lots of occasions and it is okay. Infact, it is more than okay, it is inevitable. Instead of beating yourself up, remember that these failures will dramatically increase your chances of success further down the line as long as you learn from each failure.
Doing a lot of these things made me feel so much better about myself within the past year. I’ll be going into my first year of high school this fall and I’m absolutely terrified, but I’m sure I’ll find my way to enjoy it. Just being me and actually talking to people during and after classes has heavily helped me get more confident. I’ve made so many people laugh with just the normal things I think and say and every time I think to myself, “why wasn’t I like this sooner in my life?” I wear what I want, I listen to what I want, and I express the interests I want to express. Yeah, some of it is embarrassing, but I think it’s just the middle school ‘I need people to like me’ mindset, who cares about what I read, I’m just enjoying it. I describe myself as someone who a lot of people know but not a lot of people really talk to me. I have a decently noticeable stutter and I used to hate speaking because of it, but now I’m doing skits in class and being the most confident in my group. It’s never too early or too late to be yourself.
The things Ali said about university scares my 15-year old self beyond sanity, but his kind and reassuring voice is what gives me hope that it's not so bad
i'm 17 rn, and i'm a little scared about which uni i'm going to go, but these tips are like... gold. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, so now i know that i'm gonna live the best time of my life... thanks a lot
I was in the same place a few months ago, trust me uni is not as bad as your brain will make it seem. If you need to get informed on what you're getting yourself into, do it ! You're gonna need that reassurance.
@@nothingbutdrizzle make sure your degree is something of use. And not be an individual who wastes years of his life and thousands of dollars for a piece of paper that is useless.
I know which uni im going to pick, but the stress over learning to get high enough score in nation wide test for universities acceptance is making me crazy
I am 21 and I wished I told my 18 year old self this. However, I am still in my University period so I can still make the most out of it. As much as sitting indoors is fun, going out to experience while you have youth and energy on your side is better than doing it when you are 50 and regretting it due to health problems.
I am now 19, live in Mexico, the university experience here is way too different, can't be compared, but even then I can take most of the advices in a different way, everything you've said may help everyone that really tries to take something from it. Thank you
"Your surface area for serendipity will increase." That's a beautiful quote. Thanks Ali. I'm a year out from college and will remember that. It struck me the minute I heard it. Really meaningful.
I just left behind my teenage years this year and these tips have been incredibly helpful and are still helpful so thank you for this video! I was pretty depressed most of my teenage years but I turned 18 two years ago and have been implementing these as much as I can and will continue to do so. I hope this next decade of my life is fulfilling and I’ll be able to make my younger self proud. :)
No joke this would actually be such an interesting video. What does he do on a break day that doesn’t involve work or classes to still not feel miserable at the end of it?
Such a profound video, I'm so sending it to the younger people around me. I'm 2 yrs younger than Ali and all of those points he mentioned became one of my regrets at some point of my early 20s. I can't stress enough the importance of basic elements to our life: Good posture, breathing exercises and paying attention to fitness definitely pays back in your 20s and 30s and so on. Both physical and mental health is important but if someone's feeling miserable of every aspect in their live, physical wellness is the correct place to start over as stated in "Lockdown: Spaceship You". It is a masterpiece by CGP Grey and I suggest the viewers of this channel to watch that video as well
I alhamdulillah don't stressed about things which are not in my control;, I leave them to Allah and just do Dua about it.. That's one of my most relaxing parts of being Born as Muslim and Living by it Proudly, thanks
@eu en you're absolutely right about that but I think OP is referring to things in life where we as individuals can't do too much to influence the outcome. To get good academic results, like you say, one must put in the effort to study because that's a variable that we can control and should control. Not studying and leaving it all up to the powers of prayer....you're only kidding yourself in that situation :) I often times here Muslim folk use the cop out 'if it was written for me then it is bound to happen' and this way they sell themselves short by refusing to do the absolute minimum to influence the outcome! We try our absolute best and the rest is in God's control 🙌🏾
@eu en right but AFTER you study and give your best, its not necessary that you'll get, for example, your favorite college!! In that case, being a Muslim and believing that Allah has planned something better for me than this college; helps alot😊
I'm a first-year med student and the pieces of advice that you gave really had a positive impact on me. They came directly from experience and I would like to really thank you for making this video.
Life is hard for 2 reasons :- Either because you’re leaving your comfort zone or because you’re staying in it. Leaving your comfort zone would tremendously increase the slope of your growth graph . great things is life is truly achieved by leaving your comfort zone. Staying in your comfort zone would gradually decrease the slope of improvement , the slope of dreams you have , the slope of meaning of life you carried till now would eventually decrease due to ill effect of staying in your comfort zone. ~ Manas Seetharama
As an 18-year-old watching this, I feel very encouraged because I already do a lot of these things! Thank you for making such a brilliant and beautiful video.
I'm 19 years old and I'm about to start my second year in university. This is my sign to try to enjoy these years I don't think I wasted 2021, but I could've payed more attention to it, not only to my class but also to my life One of the best decisions I've made was watching this video so thank you for sharing this lessons
It’s a great feeling to see all these wonderful advices given to all the first year students out there. I wish I’d recevie these advices when I was in my first year. And oh boi, he hits right back home with these, I was going “me too” on 75% of the advices. Good content. Great story teller.
I don't know why and how, but from the first minute I felt a huge smile settling down on my face and I smiled throughout the whole video. Your recent videos are so wholesome, Ali. Thanks for the amazing content you put out to share with us. Hopefully we are worth it.
love this vid Ali! I can't believe I'm going to get this personal but here I go. I am a 14 year old, autistic boy, and I really struggle to express myself and be productive. However, I feel so welcome to this channel and you, yourself, has helped me to improve my productive workflow. You've even given me the confidence to create a video. anyway Ali, I just want to tell you how much you mean to me! Many Thanks Paul
i am so proud of myself for the reason that i am already following a lot of it . thanks Ali for a reminder. there are very less youtuber whose advice is actually usuable because some of them think productivity is just motivational qoutes
Point 14: What i learnt through my years is, when we dive into something.. we eventually find our way through it. So do not worry about the depths just dive in.
I do regret not taking enough photos as a young adult, and worrying what others think! Love that your tips included practical + philosophical points. Thanks for sharing 👍🏽
Wow! These are actually really helpful advices! Not just the same thoughts most of the youtubers/tiktokers are saying all the time. I yould actually use some of them and they make sense! Thank you!😁
This guy is so charismatic, his way of talking, explaining and persuading is so good I just had to subscribe right on the first video I've ever watched from him. Wouldn't be surprised if I got lured into his cult.
One of the best videos I've ever seen in my whole life. Thank you very much for it, Ali. I'm 25 in 4/6 Medical College and I would definitely had told it to myself. The best part of it is that we still have time to change. Thanks for that!
There are a lot of good points in this. However, I’m not in university. I’m 18 and I decided to work full time this year, and if I do go to college it’ll be at my local community college. So, the constant discussion of how great university is and how to “hack” it, isn’t helpful for a lot of people that aren’t interested in school.
When I see videos like these I always get jealous over the dorm system of their universities... in my country everyone goes to the uni that they're the closest to and we still live with our parents, which is nice, but I can't help but think about how many more people I would be meeting if I lived in a room next to so many other students.
when he said 'peole are nice, people are friendly', it really hit me. maybe beause i always worry too much, about whether they forgave me for that little thing i've done like, a year ago or so. for the past 5 years i've been living under the impression that all people are mean (including myself) and nothing good will come out of hanging out with them. i've realized that i've been playing single-player for so long i forgot how to socialize properly and i've become afraid to ask for help when i desperately need it. it's very hard to get rid of that way of thinking, so i really have to work on it. thank you for these tips, i'll try to take some advice.
As a 20 years old, I already have a lot of chaos going in my head. And maybe YT recommended me this to reduce it. And I am glad to say that these 15:01 minutes have those healing properties. Grateful to you for your efforts and this video. Thank you for all the kind and realistic words.
I'm a high school musician. My game is creating a story and a lot of music alongside a lot of other small projects. My posture sucks rn but at least I'm a bit more conscious than I was at the time. Thank you, Ali, for carrying me through school! Also you are saying a lot of wisdom that is helping me right now. Thank you. 🙂
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Hey Ali, thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts ! You got me to try ANKI 2 years ago and I couldn't be more grateful. To your video : point number 14 really hit me hard. I'm a first year Medical Student in Tübingen, Germany and I got into that mindset of "I'm in an top University, this should be hard and push my cognitive limits" but now 1 week before the exams I realise that it's not that hard even if I have to invest a lot of time.
what I would of told my 18 year old self is to stick to your own opinions, try to find what's the most ethical thing to do in situations and that your mindset and the way you talk about certain things makes it reality. thank you for making these kinds of videos, I'm sure it's helping many young people who are searching for guidance :))
Watching this video makes me want to go to college even when i'm done with it just to keep myself happy (cuz these have been, and i'll admit, the happiest years of my life yet) and the thought of staying in your childhood and staying young and making new friends in school sounds like the perfect life to me. If studying a lot is what it takes to keep it, then so be it. besides when im done with college hopefully, passing the school years wont be something that i have to worry about so that's even better.
You’re right about the mere exposure just by going to different events instead of staying home. One Saturday night, I debated on going to a comedy show held by our own students, or stay in the dorm and watch Netflix, but I decided to go. A few days later, I had to take the bus to get to the airport, and when I got on, all of the seats were full except for one in the very back. Lo and behold, it was the host from the comedy show that I sat next to. We talked for the next hour until our stop came, then exchanged information and parted ways. If I hadn’t gone to that show, I wouldn’t have stricken luck and been able to make the connection that day. I’m thankful for that.
This video really motivates me to be a better person, almost done with my first semester of uni and I've really been struggling to make friends and deal with the workload. Let's make the next semester a great one
Actually one of the most valuable videos I've seen on this platform. There is so much more into these than he mentions in the video, but if you do some more research into (almost) each of the points - congrats🎉
"God grant me strength to accept things which i can not control , the courage to change what i can, and wisdom to know difference" Very true, there are so many things we can control and work toward it and there are huge number of things which we can't, but majority among us worry about what we can't. That line is pure wisdom.
"Don't be mean to people, it's only make you regret it" GOD. Yes it's so true. I broke my mental health more for being mean to others rather than when the others bullying me.
I used to be all one can recommend but people's perception, behaviour, influence and betrayal did make me worse. This was topped with my failure and pcod. I am literally trying to get back and seems Ali and "mans search for meaning" are god's sent signs of help. Thankyou sir.
This is my lesson: Please try new things, don't worry if you think you don't do it right the first time, if you don't like it, there is still a chance that you will do other things and thus discover new things about yourself. Be open, regret is stronger...
I'm so glad I found out this channel a couple of days back, I'm a 17 year old btw. Because otherwise on RUclips I always ended up wasting time watching tech related videos maybe because I consider myself a tech enthusiast idk! Not really sure what my interests are at this point in my life.
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Not gonna lie every time he would mention that uni is the best time of your life really hits you different when you realize you're spending most of your uni years sitting at home on zoom calls.
Ikr, super flat experience
RIP you guys I feel sorry that you missed that
@@Arbiter8655 tbh I don't really care but half the world getting inflated GPA with cheating while some of our gpas have tanked and we're all gonna compete in the same pool. On top of not getting any internships or experience at all
@@AleterixT You'd be surprised I just finished uni myself and can honestly say my first 2 years were great but the whole experience went out the window since COVID. Its not the same experience at allll but yeah you're right about those downsides to
Exactlyyy... Just finished my first year of engineering school which is supposed to be the year to make friends, take part in clubs, etc, but it's just been all online and I haven't met 90% of my coursemates or professors in real life yet. Heading into my 2nd year in 2 months, and I can't see offline classes being held until at least mid-way through the academic year. Chances are, when I personally get to experience university for real, it'll just be a hard grind for exams and off into the working world it is...
one thing i love about Ali is that he's so intelligent yet he never makes me feel stupid, he's not gatekeeping his knowledge he's spreading it further. He always explains things in such a kind way - it's very encouraging!
EXACTLY! EXACTLY!
@@_daki *reads in “Matt the Radar Technicians” voice*
I agree! 🐚
That's the power of the intelligent they always know how to plan things out the right way!
Yes!
I’m nearing the end of my teenage years - one piece of advice I’ve learned is that it’s okay to change your mind and not everything needs to be done with the intent of impressing people. Do it because you love it, and you’ll be happy. Do it for others, and you’ll be miserable.
no one:
ali: promotes his own skillshare class to his past self
the level of self promo is honestly commendable 👏🏼
It’s the best thing you can do 😂
Thank Austin Kleon
Hah
🤣🤣🤣
When Ali sees his younger self subscribing to skillshare and watching his course
Ali: “Take photos with your friends at university”
Me: * nods while in my 100th zoom session *
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Screenshots😏
I am 18 and at that stage where I am finishing school. I have decided to go against of the norm and not go to university so I can chase my dream of content creating, but watching this has still helped and motivated me massively for the actions I should take and how I should think. Thank you so much man for this video, and I hope that everyone achieves their dreams and lives a good life!
Good luck in achieving your goals! :)
You got this!!!🥰
Good luck man!! You got this no matter what anybody says!
You can do it brother 🤝
Of course!
He went from nerdy school boy to french painter real quick
soo true x))
No cap 🧢
@@cerennur2717 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Why can't it be an austrian painter?
French painter is crazy
Who else fixed their posture once Ali talked about having good posture?😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂
i fixed mine when i read ur comment😂😂😂
immediately😂
That would be me
I did as soon as Ali mentioned it!
I'm 15 right now, and this video has legit helped me so much. Watched it last year and now I feel like there's a particular purpose for me doing things now. Ali you're the best!! Thanks so much!!
Amazing
Yeah same
I’m 17 and same
It’s tough to hear him talk about how university is supposed to be the best years of your life, when it’s all virtual and done on zoom, and I’m just struggling to keep my head above water with the heavy workloads :(
Edit: after rewatch int the video and listening to some follow up comments, I have come to realize just how much I have an how blessed I am❤️ To anyone struggling out there (with what I said above), take a minute to write down a list of things you are grateful for and you will instantly be put in a better headspace :) I know how tough and challenging it can be, and I just want you to know that you’re not alone❤️ I love you guys
did u just copy a 9 month old comment?
Yes.. a half of my sophomore year + my whole senior year in high school have been on zoom and I just felt so robbed out of my teenage years. It’s been really difficult to get back on track and start to actually make memories again because I felt I was on hold for so long.
What sucks even more is that the first year of my uni will also be online:)
i'm literally watching this video bc i'm trying to hear some advice since i'm dealing with the same thing in Uni. this year was my first year in uni and it went by sooooo quickly bc of covid. i literally don't know what happened this year, i feel like i've enjoyed nothing nor have i learnt much. *sigh
University is not the best years of your life. Every year is what you make of it, and don’t put so much pressure on yourself to enjoy school life to the fullest. I hate when they talk about *insert period of life here* as if it’s supposed to be the best time of your life. University life is dull compared to where I’m at now, married to the love of my life and talking about building our dream home. I’m happier now than I ever was in high school or college.
im in uni rn and its def not the best years of my life...hell naw...I have zero autonomy over myself. When I graduate and finally work in my dream field those will be my best years. so dw about it
We need more youtubers like Ali that don’t gatekeep information but spread it around to as many as he can
Weeb
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Sounds super similar to the comment above.
Sound super similar to the comment above.
yes, I agree
I’m a 13 yr. girl, just trying to succeed in life I’ve been having a lot of negative thoughts and lately I’ve been searching for resources and things to help me advance and prosper this video really helped me.
Focus on yourself and self improve, it all starts with you, go within not withiut
Honestly try a break from the greater world; you're so exposed to everything going on in the world due to technology & as well as the usual teenage anxieties it has really caused a huge spike in anxiety in young girls. Focus on what makes you happy- Do the cheesy movie stuff- even just a face routine, candles & a movie to give yourself time to be in the moment can really make a difference, even if it's just short term (:
Espero que se pueda traducir de español a ingles jeje. Bueno, los pensamientos negativos posiblemente sea debido a como has estado expuesta en los lugares que más tiempo pasas. Posiblemente solo haya negatividad cerca tuyo. Debes empezar a alejarte de ese tipo de mentalidad y empezar a buscar las cosas buenas de la vida. No trates la vida como simple azar. Hay cosas que si no puedes controlar, pero la mayor parte de los sucesos son debidos al esfuerzo propio. No todo esfuerzo da recompensa, pero debes felicitarte por el esfuerzo que has hecho, lo que has logrado, y buscar mejorar con el tiempo. Construye tu propio camino y espero que todo te vaya bien!
Important tip: do not let randos on the internet affect you. Dont believe everything you see on the internet: People like influencers and celebrities, hell even just your friends, they only share the good things that happen to them online. So do not let them bring you down just because you think everyone else has a good life.
@@nicolasrossel2270 ke translate kok bang
"Whatever you do in this life, it's not legendary, unless your friends are there to see it."
-Barney Stinson
Such an amazing quote 🙏🏻
Love this ..🙌🏻
Amen🙏🏻
So what if you don't have any friends? Ouch.
If this video and comment didn't exist I'll probably have less friends in the future, I'm lowkey shy and anxious but I'll try to open up, trust people and giving people a chance. After all we humans make mistakes.
Being a 13yr old and watching this,
Man I'll never waste my teenage years.
I got a good headstart.👌👌😚☺️
I’m 14 and I’m binge watching all these types of videos 😅 thankfully there is no such things as getting an early head start
I wish I was looking at this stuff at your age, you're smart for trying to get ahead. Wishing you the best!
Absolutely do these things i’m 16 and I already regret not dong some of these
you are so lucky, a lot of these tips still apply to highschool. good luck!
No bc same for everything
I’m 18 and i’ve been watching your videos for two years now. Honestly you’re such a comfort. thank you so much for freely spreading around information and encouraging each of us kindly to live a better life, no matter how small of changes we implement!
Ali’s next video: “how I built a time machine to maximise my productivity and re-live my early years”
quite possible
That's what I need.
that sounds like something he would actually do lol
You can already tell he’s gonna become a wonderful dad
I am comming back to this video since 2021…Because it was my first year of College
I moved out from my parents house and my life changed
I never comment in RUclips videos, but this one deserves, even if no one sees it
Now I am in my 3rd year, and I do exactly what he said in the video and my life is going smoothly
I became the best student for a short period of time, and now I skip lectures, go to coffee shops and revise them and my life keeps on going fine
I have incredible friend,gf and I manage my life even if I didn’t write the shit of assignment
I am even getting sad that I only have 1 last year remaining in my UG program
Thank
You for reading
I came back again
My biggest advice for my 18 year old self? Enjoy life. I don’t think I nearly enjoyed being a young adult as much as I could have. Life is too short to be stressed and worried about growing up. By all means, I don’t mean be stupid and waste all your money… but just live in the moment and appreciate the beauty of life!
yup 💯
That's an advice for your every year old self
It's not only an advice for your 18 year old self but also for now. Enjoy everyday of your life.
@@moraz72 Now I unfortunately have the stress of building my career and saving for my future! I do try and enjoy life now but I had a better opportunity to live at 18!
@@alncdr I unfortunately have to build my career and worry about finances now. One of the perks of getting older 😅
I'm 17 rn and I'll keep these in mind
I'm 17 too 🧓
2003 liner (making 18 on November)
@@miro9834 Hi 17 too, I'm Shotono
17 squads!!
But kinda feeling sad thay we're spending our golden years at home
@Grug Gaming what if we can't live our life in twenties tooo because of this pandemic
Who knows right??
Are you all 2004 liners??
In this video I'll go over 21 pieces of advice I would give to my 18-year-old self.
00:00 Intro
00:07 Think about the game you're playing
01:25 Pay attention to your posture
01:47 Take more photos than you think you should
02:10 Be more of a documentarian
03:08 Try and be a connector
03:51 Make an effort to attend events
04:40 Get a doorstop
05:13 Don't be mean to people
05:17 Buy some bitcoin and don't sell it
05:21 Nothing good happens after 2 a.m.
05:47 Do a little bit of work every day
06:41 Seek forgiveness rather than permission
07:02 Stop worrying about what other people think of you
07:33 Ask yourself "How hard should this really be?"
08:16 It's absolutely OK to skip lectures
08:44 It's ok to fall behind with University work
09:31 Try and develop sources of passive income
10:25 Try and enjoy the journey without focusing too much on the destination
11:10 Share your work and yourself with your friends with no expectation of something in return
11:55 Internalize the serenity prayer
12:16 Learn how to study efficiently for your exams
Underrated, thank you.
Thank you
@@Richardafolayan 💙
@@deutschmitpurple2918 ♥️
@@Richardafolayanbruh he just copied and pasted from the description. He is overrated
It's insane how much information is out there for teenagers now. Optimal methods to learn and navigate in life. I wish I had these tools 10 years ago
Me too, but we have them now! Time to stop hustling, distressing, and simmering in trepidation and start living!
@@twentytwentyeight why stop hustling lol?
Yeah I wish too. But most millenials and gen Zs don't get to experience what life really is without socmed like 10 years ago tho :')
@@twentytwentyeight dont stop hustling bro, just a lil bit of time out of your hustle to have fun and meet people
Ali is slowly morphing into Steve Jobs
Ali jobs🧑🏽💻
@@user-dc1kf3gp4t Steve abdaal?
xpt its not slow
Exactly!0
O/L total marks 680
I am 13 and I'm watching these types of videos because I want to nurture myself. I am so glad I am doing these things at such a pretty young age. And, also, I am helping myself to learn, grow and improve no matter the circumstances.
So, thank you for posting this video, for spreading your knowledge and for not making us feel brainless. 😭👏
lol
- Start a RUclips channel earlier
- Don't be a Wasteman
So true ✔
You could have saved some time here by putting it into one point. Wasteman!!! 😄
VERY true I started when I was 15 and got so shy
@@JousefM haha yeah Jousef that would’ve been more productive 😉
I see absolute stud muffins on either side of the thumbnail
Same
damn he is here early
truth!
Agreed - too much sauce!!
Lmfaoo
2:36 would also like to add: journal if you can!! I’m only in high school now, but I journaled much of my middle school and high school life to look back on. Not only is it fun to read about the happy moments, but I’ve also learned so much about myself and like to see how I’ve grown from my not-so-good moments!
Incredibly true
i felt like my high school years were wasted. I was so focused on working hard and getting into university, that I let all the memories slip away. Ali is correct when he says that the extra percentage isn't worth it. Getting good grades feels pointless when you have no friends
Update: one of my only “friends” just lied to me and tried hijaking my application portal.
i'm 16 and I'm watching my high school years slip away but idk what to do abt it, idk how to make friends
Jesus man, I almost cried reading this as I'm 19 and I just finished my first semester in college. Reminiscing about high school and my first semester, I realize that I also didn't have any friends. I just did my damn work when I should have made use of my time socializing. I'm constantly surrounded by people but I've never felt more alone
@@sentrazyven762 I’m 19 and about to enter my second semester of sophomore year. I still haven’t figured it out bro. I have no friends. When I see Ali mention that these are supposed to be the best years of your life I wonder what I’m doing wrong because I’m not an introverted person.
UPDATE: (2/10/2022) I really put myself out there and I managed to find 3 friends through this business frat. I literally didn’t wanna go but because my major requires that I network I actually got to find some hobbies with these people and we got lunch from there and really had a lot in common. One piece of advice is to look for areas where people share your interests (Like a running club if you like track, or a music group if you’re passionate about singing) because you’ll be more likely to find actual people who seem more down to earth than the people you pass by at school from class to class. Also I thinking pushing myself out of my comfort zone helped a bunch. I’m going to go to a party tonight and I’m actually pretty excited to meet more people. Good luck to everyone who hasn’t had the opportunity or felt like they are alone, I know what it feels like and you can get through it with some effort! :)
@@claraishungry501 It's okay, I made 2 new friends in high school and I'm 16 too!
Reading this makes me realize how much harder it's become to make TRUE friends and connections.
I'm over 10 years out of college, but that's where I made my life long friends -- friends that are still in my life today. I have 2 friends that I keep in real contact from middle school into high school and til now i.e. not just through Facebook.
The most solid advise I can give to making friends is to not be afraid to just talk randomly to anyone about anything, especially those you share classes. Also, don't be afraid of rejection. You're not going to like everyone and not everyone will like you. And it is okay to not continue a friendship with someone if they turn out to be toxic. The goal is to find people who enhance your life, not who detract from it. Hugs!
Ali's advice: (random order)
1. Ask for forgiveness, not permission (just do it!)
2. Ask yourself: am I still playing the game I wanted to play
3. Journey before destination (enjoy the friendship)
4. No one is judging you
5. Think about what you can control and not things outside of your control
7. Don't be mean to others
8. Keep your "door" open
9. Take more photos for memory
10. Don't overestimate the difficulty of something - the worst enemy is the fear itself
11. Learn how to study efficiently
12. Passive income (making money while gaining experience)
13. Buy some bitcoins and don't sell them [questionable advice]
14. Be the "connector"
15. It's okay to fall behind during term time
16. It's okay to not go to lectures
17. See exams/tests as a collective enemy for you and your friends, do not "fight" alone
18. Expose yourself more to others
19. Internalisation > inputs (converting something you read to a part of yourself)
My advice:
1. Be happy
2. Step outside of your comfort zone
3. nourish yourself with God's words
THANK YOU!!
🙌
The reason behind the bitcoin advice is that the video talks about advices Ali would give to his 18 year old self, really not an investing suggestion
dude buying bitcoin 8 years ago and holding it now would be a v smart move lol
thanks! lol, im so stupid, i was searching for a quick summary in the comments, so I made one myself, and after posting it, I realized taht you made a summary. lol i wasted so much time, :(
I love how this video is presented as both advice towards teenagers and a message that you would have sent to yourself, it makes it feel organic and thoughtful.
Me as an 18 year old hearing the word “posture” 💀💀💀
Me, as an 18 year old already with horrible back problems 👁👄👁
😭😭😭
This is the comment I was looking for
@@martaluterek9008 scoliosis?
@@arshiaafzali (Luckily) no, but (not so luckily) mainly nerve pain with unidentified causes.
Advice for my 18 year old self: You are going to fail on lots of occasions and it is okay. Infact, it is more than okay, it is inevitable. Instead of beating yourself up, remember that these failures will dramatically increase your chances of success further down the line as long as you learn from each failure.
Doing a lot of these things made me feel so much better about myself within the past year. I’ll be going into my first year of high school this fall and I’m absolutely terrified, but I’m sure I’ll find my way to enjoy it. Just being me and actually talking to people during and after classes has heavily helped me get more confident. I’ve made so many people laugh with just the normal things I think and say and every time I think to myself, “why wasn’t I like this sooner in my life?” I wear what I want, I listen to what I want, and I express the interests I want to express. Yeah, some of it is embarrassing, but I think it’s just the middle school ‘I need people to like me’ mindset, who cares about what I read, I’m just enjoying it. I describe myself as someone who a lot of people know but not a lot of people really talk to me. I have a decently noticeable stutter and I used to hate speaking because of it, but now I’m doing skits in class and being the most confident in my group. It’s never too early or too late to be yourself.
i feel like it’s illegal to be watching this video for free
Only in China
@@user-dc1kf3gp4t 😂lmao
@@user-dc1kf3gp4t hahaha
Hahahahahahahahahaha😭😭😭 @Goog le
@@user-dc1kf3gp4t also Iran, North Korea and some other countries where cannot access RUclips
The things Ali said about university scares my 15-year old self beyond sanity, but his kind and reassuring voice is what gives me hope that it's not so bad
i'm 17 rn, and i'm a little scared about which uni i'm going to go, but these tips are like... gold. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, so now i know that i'm gonna live the best time of my life... thanks a lot
Ok
I was in the same place a few months ago, trust me uni is not as bad as your brain will make it seem. If you need to get informed on what you're getting yourself into, do it ! You're gonna need that reassurance.
@@nothingbutdrizzle make sure your degree is something of use. And not be an individual who wastes years of his life and thousands of dollars for a piece of paper that is useless.
Good luck on whichever uni you pick
I know which uni im going to pick, but the stress over learning to get high enough score in nation wide test for universities acceptance is making me crazy
Loving turtleneck Ali: “I’ve been expecting you, Mr. Bond”
Wanna know how Sri Lanka sounds like?
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My Productive World Domination Plan
He ain’t not James Bond you shmuckkk
@@DrHench ok boomer
@@DrHench ok boomer
I'm almost 16, a deep overthinker, and I very much needed this. Thank you.
it only gets worse
I am 21 and I wished I told my 18 year old self this. However, I am still in my University period so I can still make the most out of it. As much as sitting indoors is fun, going out to experience while you have youth and energy on your side is better than doing it when you are 50 and regretting it due to health problems.
I need to keep this in mind. I am typically that lay in bed kinda guy, so I really need to start taking advantage of my youth and going on when I can.
This is the number of times Ali said, "further down the line"
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I think he said it more than twice
so ill give a like
@Yussif Elbeltagy we need to unlike it now
Until it reaches 4
@@dawudhasan5960 lol who hurt you bro?
Me writing "people" in essays be like:
359. I'm gunna make it 360 😂
I am now 19, live in Mexico, the university experience here is way too different, can't be compared, but even then I can take most of the advices in a different way, everything you've said may help everyone that really tries to take something from it. Thank you
i'm 18 and this video stabbed me with a knife.
you're a whole godsend buddy.
"Your surface area for serendipity will increase." That's a beautiful quote.
Thanks Ali. I'm a year out from college and will remember that. It struck me the minute I heard it. Really meaningful.
🤗🤗🤗
I just left behind my teenage years this year and these tips have been incredibly helpful and are still helpful so thank you for this video! I was pretty depressed most of my teenage years but I turned 18 two years ago and have been implementing these as much as I can and will continue to do so. I hope this next decade of my life is fulfilling and I’ll be able to make my younger self proud. :)
"Nothing good happens after 2am" - Ted's mother
Me a person who sleeps at 12 am max : 👁️👄👁️
I WAS SEARCHING FOR THIS COMMENT!!
But his son luke was the exception😏
Yo i am watching this after 2 am
I was wondering where I heard it before lol
We need a new video titled "How to waste a day PRODUCTIVELY".
No joke this would actually be such an interesting video. What does he do on a break day that doesn’t involve work or classes to still not feel miserable at the end of it?
I told someone earlier to stop giving him such ideas 💡
I can't tell you how much I've found this video helpful, Each and every point of yours was absolutely true
Such a profound video, I'm so sending it to the younger people around me. I'm 2 yrs younger than Ali and all of those points he mentioned became one of my regrets at some point of my early 20s. I can't stress enough the importance of basic elements to our life: Good posture, breathing exercises and paying attention to fitness definitely pays back in your 20s and 30s and so on. Both physical and mental health is important but if someone's feeling miserable of every aspect in their live, physical wellness is the correct place to start over as stated in "Lockdown: Spaceship You". It is a masterpiece by CGP Grey and I suggest the viewers of this channel to watch that video as well
I alhamdulillah don't stressed about things which are not in my control;, I leave them to Allah and just do Dua about it.. That's one of my most relaxing parts of being Born as Muslim and Living by it Proudly, thanks
Exactly, no point stressing over the things where you can't influence the outcome 🙌🏾
Agree!! Believing in fate as a Muslim surely relaxes so much
@eu en you're absolutely right about that but I think OP is referring to things in life where we as individuals can't do too much to influence the outcome. To get good academic results, like you say, one must put in the effort to study because that's a variable that we can control and should control. Not studying and leaving it all up to the powers of prayer....you're only kidding yourself in that situation :) I often times here Muslim folk use the cop out 'if it was written for me then it is bound to happen' and this way they sell themselves short by refusing to do the absolute minimum to influence the outcome! We try our absolute best and the rest is in God's control 🙌🏾
@eu en right but AFTER you study and give your best, its not necessary that you'll get, for example, your favorite college!! In that case, being a Muslim and believing that Allah has planned something better for me than this college; helps alot😊
@eu en I'm actually an exception then.
Being a 14 year teenager i feel good .because of this men i dont waste my teen life 💜😊
I am 43, I just realised this: I like being lectured on wise things and Ali is so very wise, I proudly consider him my spiritual teacher. :)
:)
I'm a first-year med student and the pieces of advice that you gave really had a positive impact on me. They came directly from experience and I would like to really thank you for making this video.
Same here!
Same here! But I'm still having classes online :(. I can't wait to get back to campus to use this advise.
Life is hard for 2 reasons :-
Either because you’re leaving your comfort zone or because you’re staying in it.
Leaving your comfort zone would tremendously increase the slope of your growth graph . great things is life is truly achieved by leaving your comfort zone.
Staying in your comfort zone would gradually decrease the slope of improvement , the slope of dreams you have , the slope of meaning of life you carried till now would eventually decrease due to ill effect of staying in your comfort zone.
~ Manas Seetharama
When Ali ends with “have a great life”, I felt that.
As an 18-year-old watching this, I feel very encouraged because I already do a lot of these things! Thank you for making such a brilliant and beautiful video.
You can do everything what you want
I'm 19 years old and I'm about to start my second year in university. This is my sign to try to enjoy these years
I don't think I wasted 2021, but I could've payed more attention to it, not only to my class but also to my life
One of the best decisions I've made was watching this video so thank you for sharing this lessons
It’s a great feeling to see all these wonderful advices given to all the first year students out there. I wish I’d recevie these advices when I was in my first year. And oh boi, he hits right back home with these, I was going “me too” on 75% of the advices. Good content. Great story teller.
I don't know why and how, but from the first minute I felt a huge smile settling down on my face and I smiled throughout the whole video.
Your recent videos are so wholesome, Ali. Thanks for the amazing content you put out to share with us. Hopefully we are worth it.
Ok
@@jupiteruniverse8683 jupiter universe 👍
Really well said, thanks so much for the advice!
yoo bedless
ey bedless
"Take it all one day at a time and enjoy the journey." -Kristi Barlett
Going to dorm in college for the first time and these tips were super helpful!
Good luck!
Immediately sat up straight the second he mentioned posture lol
Bruh your accent, your choice of words, your voice, everything is so satisfying to my ears❤
love this vid Ali!
I can't believe I'm going to get this personal but here I go. I am a 14 year old, autistic boy, and I really struggle to express myself and be productive. However, I feel so welcome to this channel and you, yourself, has helped me to improve my productive workflow. You've even given me the confidence to create a video. anyway Ali, I just want to tell you how much you mean to me!
Many Thanks
Paul
Goodluck with everything!
Hey good luck!!Keep pedaling
That’s so sweet! I’m glad Ali was able to do that for you ☺️ Stay strong and all the Peace! 💖
Wish you good luck on everything Paul !!
i am so proud of myself for the reason that i am already following a lot of it . thanks Ali for a reminder. there are very less youtuber whose advice is actually usuable because some of them think productivity is just motivational qoutes
I just turned 15! Lately i was feeling like i was wasting my youth, these advices are very usefull, im not going to waste my teen years never!
I'm also 15...hehe :)
Point 14: What i learnt through my years is, when we dive into something.. we eventually find our way through it. So do not worry about the depths just dive in.
Good advice
I do regret not taking enough photos as a young adult, and worrying what others think!
Love that your tips included
practical + philosophical points.
Thanks for sharing 👍🏽
Wow! These are actually really helpful advices!
Not just the same thoughts most of the youtubers/tiktokers are saying all the time.
I yould actually use some of them and they make sense!
Thank you!😁
This guy is so charismatic, his way of talking, explaining and persuading is so good I just had to subscribe right on the first video I've ever watched from him. Wouldn't be surprised if I got lured into his cult.
One of the best videos I've ever seen in my whole life. Thank you very much for it, Ali. I'm 25 in 4/6 Medical College and I would definitely had told it to myself. The best part of it is that we still have time to change. Thanks for that!
There are a lot of good points in this. However, I’m not in university. I’m 18 and I decided to work full time this year, and if I do go to college it’ll be at my local community college. So, the constant discussion of how great university is and how to “hack” it, isn’t helpful for a lot of people that aren’t interested in school.
in the same situation as you
I am 19 and so glad I found this video. You put into words and actionable points what I have been feeling for a while. About to enter final year.
When I see videos like these I always get jealous over the dorm system of their universities... in my country everyone goes to the uni that they're the closest to and we still live with our parents, which is nice, but I can't help but think about how many more people I would be meeting if I lived in a room next to so many other students.
Saudi 🇸🇦?
Sed :(
@@menschlicherroboter6791 in India it is like dorm system is obvious ans have no alternative
Latam?
@@stephaniec8899 españa :')
I'm 17 at the moment, and your channel will certainly help me more than everything else on RUclips. Thank you.
Thank you!
Pasti ada disini
18 year old hadeer
@@RakeanRadya Mangstap
Aku lgsg subs channel ini gara gara kakak, bagus bgt channel nya
Uwow ada zahid
The Most Important: Use Active Recall and Spaced Repetition
And don't forget to read the book Make It Stick
And the Most Most Important: Be a Wasteman.
when he said 'peole are nice, people are friendly', it really hit me. maybe beause i always worry too much, about whether they forgave me for that little thing i've done like, a year ago or so.
for the past 5 years i've been living under the impression that all people are mean (including myself) and nothing good will come out of hanging out with them. i've realized that i've been playing single-player for so long i forgot how to socialize properly and i've become afraid to ask for help when i desperately need it.
it's very hard to get rid of that way of thinking, so i really have to work on it. thank you for these tips, i'll try to take some advice.
Well all people are inherently selfish.
As a 20 years old, I already have a lot of chaos going in my head. And maybe YT recommended me this to reduce it. And I am glad to say that these 15:01 minutes have those healing properties. Grateful to you for your efforts and this video. Thank you for all the kind and realistic words.
I'm a high school musician. My game is creating a story and a lot of music alongside a lot of other small projects. My posture sucks rn but at least I'm a bit more conscious than I was at the time. Thank you, Ali, for carrying me through school!
Also you are saying a lot of wisdom that is helping me right now. Thank you. 🙂
I love how you get straight into the detail. So many RUclipsrs make a big deal about their intro...
Great vid, man! Top stuff 🤓
I'm still 14 years old, so I'm definitely going to take this into consideration. Thank you!
Wanna know how Sri Lanka sounds like?
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Im also 14!
Subscribed to ur channel
@@HamFelix 14 gang lol
@@HamFelix Thanks for subscribing!! 14 gang
“Increases your surface area for serendipity” - I’m gonna write this one down ✍️
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 🎮 Understand the "game" you're playing in life-constantly question and evaluate if it aligns with your current goals and desires, as goals can evolve over time.
00:59 📚 Develop skills early that will compound over time; pay attention to posture, take more photos, and document your learning experiences for future reference.
03:21 🤝 Be proactive in building friendships; take the initiative, organize events, and connect with various people to expand your social circle and experiences.
05:43 ⏰ Nothing good happens after 2:00 AM; prioritize rest and avoid late-night activities to ensure productivity and a fresh start the next day.
11:59 📚 Learn and apply effective study techniques early on, using evidence-based strategies to enhance learning efficiency, such as active recall and spaced repetition.
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Hey Ali, thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts ! You got me to try ANKI 2 years ago and I couldn't be more grateful. To your video : point number 14 really hit me hard. I'm a first year Medical Student in Tübingen, Germany and I got into that mindset of "I'm in an top University, this should be hard and push my cognitive limits" but now 1 week before the exams I realise that it's not that hard even if I have to invest a lot of time.
"seek forgiveness rather than permission " wow. that just made me realise a lot of things and I'm so grateful you said it.
what I would of told my 18 year old self is to stick to your own opinions, try to find what's the most ethical thing to do in situations and that your mindset and the way you talk about certain things makes it reality. thank you for making these kinds of videos, I'm sure it's helping many young people who are searching for guidance :))
His voice is my aesthetic 💫❤️
i'm turning 18 this year and i'm currently applying for med school !! these are such great advice. thank you ali :)
Watching this video makes me want to go to college even when i'm done with it just to keep myself happy (cuz these have been, and i'll admit, the happiest years of my life yet) and the thought of staying in your childhood and staying young and making new friends in school sounds like the perfect life to me. If studying a lot is what it takes to keep it, then so be it. besides when im done with college hopefully, passing the school years wont be something that i have to worry about so that's even better.
You’re right about the mere exposure just by going to different events instead of staying home. One Saturday night, I debated on going to a comedy show held by our own students, or stay in the dorm and watch Netflix, but I decided to go. A few days later, I had to take the bus to get to the airport, and when I got on, all of the seats were full except for one in the very back. Lo and behold, it was the host from the comedy show that I sat next to. We talked for the next hour until our stop came, then exchanged information and parted ways. If I hadn’t gone to that show, I wouldn’t have stricken luck and been able to make the connection that day. I’m thankful for that.
This video really motivates me to be a better person, almost done with my first semester of uni and I've really been struggling to make friends and deal with the workload. Let's make the next semester a great one
Actually one of the most valuable videos I've seen on this platform. There is so much more into these than he mentions in the video, but if you do some more research into (almost) each of the points - congrats🎉
"God grant me strength to accept things which i can not control , the courage to change what i can, and wisdom to know difference" Very true, there are so many things we can control and work toward it and there are huge number of things which we can't, but majority among us worry about what we can't. That line is pure wisdom.
"Don't be mean to people, it's only make you regret it"
GOD. Yes it's so true. I broke my mental health more for being mean to others rather than when the others bullying me.
I used to be all one can recommend but people's perception, behaviour, influence and betrayal did make me worse. This was topped with my failure and pcod. I am literally trying to get back and seems Ali and "mans search for meaning" are god's sent signs of help. Thankyou sir.
When are you gonna drop “My productive curly/wavy hair routine” ??
This may be one of the most informative channels that exist on RUclips 👏🤯
This is my lesson:
Please try new things, don't worry if you think you don't do it right the first time, if you don't like it, there is still a chance that you will do other things and thus discover new things about yourself.
Be open, regret is stronger...
I'm so glad I found out this channel a couple of days back, I'm a 17 year old btw. Because otherwise on RUclips I always ended up wasting time watching tech related videos maybe because I consider myself a tech enthusiast idk! Not really sure what my interests are at this point in my life.
Wow same here😂
Tech probably ...