I remember when I was leaving my old school I felt fine until I got in my car. I had been at this school for 6 years and I kind of just cried tbh and they had that quote written on the wall
when is your birthday? I'm 19 turning 20 in a couple of weeks :') I really needed to hear this too. I've been reminiscing on a lot of my childhood memories lately thinking, everything was so much easier and fun being a child.
I turned 17 this year's September, and I got a little scared of getting "old", and that nothing's the same anymore. But back in 2020, everything went bad for me, as for a lot of people. Parents divorced, best friend lost in a car crash, and then covid. I remember being drowned in the past, thinking how good it was, and how bad it is now. But one day this thought hit me, and I started thinking why live in the past, when there's still so mutch to live through in the present. I might've lost a lot, but it doesn't mean life is over. And this thought saved my life. I live happily with all the memories I've made, and I'm still collecting new ones, that are even better than some old memories. This video reminded me of this, and that whenever a door closes, another opens up. Thank you.
Brother I’m so sorry, I had a similar situation, just a little younger though. All I can say is brother you’re story will inspire very deeply one day, use this as fuel to create a life that you love. A trees roots much reach hell before the leaves reach heaven ❤️
Hey, fellow 17 year old here, I’m so glad there’s someone else out there who realized this about nostalgia as well, and made a video about it, helping spread the knowledge. Great video, Jak! The way you built up this idea and worded it to get the message across was awesome!
Fellow 2006 birth year as well, I'm also 17. It's crazy how fast times rolls by, with graduation in 5 months. I remember starting high school ( Covid year) like it was yesterday. Lot of great nostalgia memories from younger years. Lot of fun in neighborhood with friends/hide seek etc growing up 😂. Teenage years lot more stressful. But, that goes for a lot of us. Hopefully you have a great graduation man. Good to see fellow 06 birthday people
Fellow 17 year old here too. I don’t know about y’all, but I’m pretty scared and nervous about everything right now. In just a couple of months, I’ll be turning 18. And I’m absolutely terrified. I don’t feel ready. I miss the good old days.
As someone who’s 15 this really hits, especially right now as I’m currently living in the past. Sometimes I wanna rewind time and relive the life that I consider to be so good, tbh this one 5 minute video changed me. Made me realize that life after high school or anything doesn’t just mean a meaningless life and a 24/7 job. I watch my parents get older and everyone around me and friendships break apart but in the end that leaves room for new things. All days are the good days. Thank you my man’s, and all y’all have a great 2024
i recently just fell out with a friend and it was like the words "but in the end that leaves room for new things" drew to me. I couldn't have heard this at a better time. Thanks
I'm 14, and I've been struggling a lot with depression recently that has made me completely forget this. I need to stop wishing that time would come to a halt, because it won't, and I need to remember that even if I'm beyond sad, there are still opportunities to make unforgettable memories.
keep going. know you ain’t the only one in this boat. i was diagnosed with severe depression when I was 14, and heck, I still have these exact problems (im in high school) :P life will look up. ik this is the most random reply from nobody of nowhere, but I just wanted to put that out there. imma leave it at that cuz this sounds sappy. :P
How much money would you give when you're forty to come back to when you were fourteen - even for a day? Value your time here, man. These are the best days of your life.
Couldn't have said it better myself, I'm 20 now and I've had numerous conversations with my high school mates about the fun we had back then. At first I felt the exact same, depressed that I could never relive my childhood and teenage years, but all I can do now is smile and just be grateful for the life I've lived so far. We're all still young and have pretty much a whole life ahead, and I'm honestly excited to see what the future holds, whatever it may be.
Yeah. The most important element is having fun, but j guess humans get nostalgic anyway , be it a bad or good period. I used to never socialize outside of school hours projects for the first 3 years of highschool, needless to say i have zero relationships from highschool. The thing that hurts most people of my generation I think is having expectations of highschool life and not being able to meet them (example: having fun with 4/5 friends and partying with them or Simply having a good time outside) . I think it's important to take full responsibility of our own life and fun and get rid of needing validation from others, its a life killer . Peace
he said that it applies to anyone of any age. it's just that 13-18 year olds are the ones who need to hear it the most given how alot of doomeristic content tends to target them the most.
Man, I used to get real sad thinking about when I was just little, but that sentence, “Why am I so sad that I had fun?” really changes how I thought. Thank you Jak.
14 going on 15 and I actually agree. You shouldn’t spend your time in the past, but it’s so easy to accidentally fall into that habit. And I must say, this hit a lot harder than any therapist could have said, just because you have experience. Thanks for the inspiring watch.
Hey jack this is a lifesaver man , past couple of days and weeks i was also drowned too much in this nostalgia but now u made me realize that we have to cherish those memories and not be sad that we cant experience them anymore
as someone who’s 14, i’ve wanted to hear this. it’s crazy how time goes and it went from not having the care of the world to suddenly, responsibilities stacked on responsibilities, you have to be focused and keep your head on tight, and so on. 2023 and the other years had stressed me out so badly, i tear up thinking, “i wish i didn’t have to be busy and stressed and was free more often like i used to” or “i miss the good ol’ days.” i would even have conversations with my friends and we would get to one topic to suddenly talking about life and how we want the old days back (now, we wouldn’t talk about that every conversation we had, it just tended to pop up every so often). i even thought about how adulthood would get miserable and my life would stay dull and tedious, but honestly, if i continued to think that way, then my adulthood most likely would turn out like that. this year, i plan to be more optimistic (or at least have a optimistic perspective) with everything going on forward. and when this video showed up on my recommended, it really helped me a lot about what to think, how to see how the “good ol’ days” will be for your life in general, etc. this went really deep lol. sorry if my rant was too long. it’s just been tough for me, and i had to get this out of my chest.
Same, I've wanted to hear this for so long. I honestly miss being a little kid and yeah I know I'm still a "Kid" but I mean at least like 7 - 12 now life has gotten so lonely and boring. me and my friends used to talk about our future and how we'd all live in an apartment in Tokyo Japan, but I lost that one friend who meant everything to me. The friend who made me want to actually wake up, thank you for your comment man.
I'm going thru something similar, the ol days were special, and this vid was something I really needed to here, cuz the past is consuming me, and I'm depressed all the time, and really at an unhappy and confused part of my life and I feel like I'm wasting it, and my problems are such I can't enjoy life either, so idk what to do, it's nice tho, to hear something like this, helped me out a bit
damn bro you got some mature friends. im 14 also, just turned on 3rd, and I cant even have a normal conversation with friends without it being corny or just turning into making very weird jokes. your lucky.
As someone who recently turned 14, thank you for this video. I was kinda sad that the older I get the less I would have time for those fun activities and my life would just get boring (early life crisis I guess). You helped me understand why I shouldn’t feel that way and what I should focus on when looking back at the past. Again, thank you.
Im almost 17 and i miss when i was 13-14. For me, those were the days i miss and long for the most. I'm a lucky kid. I'm in the military and even though i move around a lot, im always able to make at least a few good friends. Im going to be a senior in high school next year and i really regret not taking the advice that high school are the years you need to cherish most in your life. its where you'll prepare for the real world, meet friends, start relationships, maybe even get your first real girlfriend or boyfriend. im guessing you're a freshman or going to be a freshman? i dont know you, so i dont know if you have a lot of friends or if you only have one or two. i just want to let you know that this is the time you need to really live your life and try new things. YOLO. dont be like me, i really only started experiencing high school towards the end of sophomore year. it goes by so fast.
This year I'm 15 alr, when I was 12 or 13 I feel myself I am really old idk why, the older u get, the less fun u get and the more stress u gain. Is like time flies too fast... Everytime when 1 year past I alr missed doing what I love to do in that year like playing sport, having time play chase all around the school and other things. The way he talked make me refresh that I wanna enjoy my time more and stop complaining time flies too fast. Thank you
A 17-yo boy here, and you know what... Thank you. Thank you for saying this and bringing this up. My mom is currently struggling with her depression, anxiety and health issues due to some stuff that have been going on lately because of her open-heart surgery a few years ago. Her anxiety and quietness have affected my thoughts and mental health, as well as my dad and my brother. I often find myself thinking how I miss the good old days, when my mom could do anything and she made my life very happy. But now I realised, I gotta cherish those moments in the past, but also remember to be there for my mom, and hope this will all be over soon, and that we will be able to laugh and not worry about anything. It's hopefully just a minor setback and I hope I'll be able to make the most out of my life in every way. Thanks bro, and much love from Finland!
Dude, exact same here except she had neck surgery instead of heart. Just living one day at a time and trying to find positive in the little things. Wishing your mom a good recovery!
I'm 14 right now and this got to me. I've always looked and lived in my past and wanting everything to go back to how it was before. Thanks for making me look into my past differently, have a good day and a new year :)
Thank you. As a 19-year-old, we are usually just figuring this out, but it’s so worth it to hear this. Yes, everyone needs to hear this, but 13-18 is such a vital period of time in our mental development as human beings, and it is so important to know that life, the life we are living right now, in the present, may very well be *the good old days* someday. Thanks again, Happy New Years. Bye 👋
@jackyjoe I'm sorry if im reading this wrong but the way that comes off is a little mean, this person is sharing a cool brain fact and the only thing about their life that they shared is that they're 19, somthing i hear all the time is that you get out what you put in, so if your being mean to people then people aren't going to be the nicest back to you but if you're nice to people then theyre probably going to be nicer to you as well, again sorry if I got the tone wrong have a good day/night :)
I’m 15 and will be graduating right before I turn 17 and I realized that my child hood is about to be over and I’m even cutting it short by a year since I’m skipping my senior year and I have no idea what I’m going to do now and have been frequently just thinking about how fun life’s been and I almost feel like it’s about over but it’s truly barely started and I still struggle with seeing that.
I'n 12-13. This hits hard. When I look back at 2016-2019, I miss my completely carefree days when school wasn't so hard. But now, I know that it will just get harder and there's nothing we can do about it. Enjoy your life everyone, living is a gift.
Thank you for making this. I'm 15, turning 16 in August, and I've been dealing with a lot of mental health issues and the stress of high school, just looking back on when I was younger, sad I could never feel that way again. But you're right, I can't just let myself become consumed by this depression of nostalgia, and instead I should just reflect on it, and smile that it all happened. You've earned yourself a new sub, thank you man.
Looking back, high school was stressful at the time, it is, too, part of my good ol' days. My current stage is stressful, but I know I will be missing this time as I get older.
00:02 Staying up late for a video game heist 00:39 Reminiscing about carefree days of primary school 01:16 Nostalgic phone call with future plans 01:54 Feeling a sense of nostalgia for the past 02:27 Realizing the beauty of memories and experiencing past emotions. 03:11 Memories of good old days persist as we age 03:52 Don't dwell on the past 04:31 Live in the present and use past experiences as motivation.
I'm turning 17 in less than a month. As a fellow late Gen Z I relate to this so much, especially now with all the school worries. I do realise though that these are the good times. Maybe spending the pandemic in the age we did really fucked us up and I can feel the people around me still being affected by it even if they don't want to admit it. I am however greatful for all the people in my life and I can see the future being bright. Edit: just turned 17 😁
Jak, you’re truly my and many other’s inspiration. You always know what to say and how to say it. I’m 15 years old and I’m trying to better my life because of you. Just wanted to say thank you. 🙂
You are the only one who really motivates me on this platform, really telling us where does gen-z is moving and how messed up is it. One of the best influencers who shows the truth and tries to teach us his life experience, thank you for doing this, a lot of people are hoping on you!
As a 18 years old, I needed this video, and I’m really glad that someone talked about it in the social media. Recently I’ve started to look in the past and remember those days as the “good old days”, when in fact, it didn’t. Human’s brain is used to remember only good things of the past, and making it look like the present time is much worse than in the “good old days”, which is probably the worst part of the nostalgia overall, and by that I don’t mean that the nostalgia itself is bad, it’s bad for anyone including me which let it drown you, even for a moment, as Jak mentioned in this video, you’re free to express nostalgic notes and think about it for a hour or two, but do it let it take over you and wish you to go back in time. This message was to everyone who got in the situation similar to mine, when you’re having a bad days in the present and so your mind starts focusing in the past,do not let it take you over, and keep moving forward, even if some days were like really bad for you. I’d honestly like to feel nostalgia the same way as Jak described, if only it wasn’t for the bad childhood I had, and the times when I was still going in the school, I’ve had a lot of horrible days during my entire life that nostalgia corrupted my mind by giving me false memories which I just couldn’t let go, sometimes it was reminding me of the “good old days”, but then instantly made me upset because of how awful I felt during the year that Nostalgia presented in my mind, right now I’m doing fine, and watching this video helped me to choose the right path, yet I still keep getting second thoughts, which is slowly drowning me insane, and I slowly start losing my mind because of this, I type this because I don’t want for good people to end up like me, do NOT repeat my mistakes.
I gotta say that Jak has never let me down with one of his videos they're truly inspirational. The fact that he has changed most of our lives is quite insane. One day ill look back on the good old days some time in the future, and remember watching Jak's videos.
Very well said. When I was growing up, I was surrounded by adults who constantly said things like "you're gonna miss these days when you're older" or "kids don't know how good they have it." The two big problems with how they do this are: 1. They are living in the past themselves. They ignore the good things about the present, so they're not even taking their own advice. 2. It creates a kind of dread for the future if you believe them. Especially for someone like me, whose teen years were filled with stress and turmoil. I always thought, "if this is how bad life is in the 'good days' then how much worse will it get? Is there *anything* to look forward too?" Fortunately, I didn't believe them. I saw through their nostalgia-blindness and chose to believe I could build a future that was worth striving for. I'm almost 29 now and happier than I've ever been, because I focused on living in and learning from the present, and making decisions that would benefit my future. Yes, there are still struggles. And I deal with bigger problems than I did in high school, but I'm also much stronger and more capable of handling those problems. Enjoy the past, but don't live there. Prepare for the future, but don't dread it or wait for it. The only thing you can change is the present.
I think its great that you're finding your life happy with new things but it is incorrect to assume everyone's experience growing up is always better. More stuff to do, less time to relax - It's obviously natural that adults miss being kids. It’s not about being stuck in the past, it’s about remembering simpler times. Furthermore, it is incorrect say people who miss the past are “blinded” by nostalgia. Lots of us can enjoy memories while still dealing with today and planning for tomorrow, not like they have a choice. You don't feel bothered by the past and this works for you, great. But for some folks, a trip down memory lane can make the day a little brighter compared to their dull present.
@Tictaccc I never assumed everyone's adult experience is better. I was combating the assumption made by the adults in my life that it would always be worse. And again, I never said everyone who misses the past is blinded by nostalgia. But *some* are. Specifically, the adults in my life whom I was referring to were, in fact blinded by nostalgia. You're taking my specific examples and treating them like blanket statements, which was not my intent. My point is that the future *can* be better, but if you believe that it won't be, or worse, convince kids that it won't be; you risk creating a self-fulfilling prophesy or instilling a sense of dread that makes it difficult to enjoy the present.
@@wordsayer19 "I never assumed everyone's adult experience is better." You believe that there is always something better to look out for in the future. This is not always true and your experience was a good one but putting unrealistically high expectations that logically has more responsibilities, and workload is unreasonable and will lead to disappointment. The future is uncertain and we must approach it logically and should not expect good is always out there because you're just setting yourself up for disappointment. Maybe it works out for you as it did in your case but many times, it does not. Everyone's journey is different and it is incorrect to assume it will always turn out for the better. It seems that yours has, which is great, but not everyone's is. "I never said everyone who misses the past is blinded by nostalgia. But some are. Specifically, the adults in my life whom I was referring to were, in fact blinded by nostalgia." In your original post you identify people a group who says things like "You're gonna miss the past" or "kids don't know how good they have it". Then you refer to these group of people as "them" and pronounced them "nostalgia-blind". Like I said in my first comment, people can recognize that the past is better than a more responsibility-burdened adult life though they don't necessarily live in the past. They still carry on with their days while thinking about good times in the past. Just because some adults wish they were in the past. Reminiscing of simpler times does not impose big issues and can actually act a way of shared conversation between people, bringing up good memories. At the same time, they can still connect with current friends and make memories while also recalling stories of the past to enhance their social experience. It's all about comparison, maybe the adults you experience do find that they had more fun as a child, which is only natural as I've established logically before given the increase in responsibilities. "My point is that the future can be better, but if you believe that it won't be, or worse, convince kids that it won't be; you risk creating a self-fulfilling prophesy or instilling a sense of dread that makes it difficult to enjoy the present." I think that you should be realistic with your expectations of the future or at least not promise yourself it will be better than before. Disappointing yourself in the future will lead to more mental anguish far greater than reminiscing the past from time to time and smiled that you did at one point in your life, live in a better time. In terms of creating this "self-fulfilling prophecy" mindset in kids, I don't think these adults are primarily responsible for this. Life experiences in general in the present and the future will inevitably have negative highlights, (e.g. your relative passes away, you get a bad grade on a test). Then take into account how the human brain emphasizes negative events in the moment. Thus, you develop a negative-neutral mindset towards the future just from naturally living in this world because we do not live in a utopia. Don't live in artificial positivity, be realistic and hold onto the good times in the past to help you cope with the bad times you face now. Cherish good moments you do experience in the future but don't unrealistically expect them always.
Again, you're completely misrepresenting my argument. I 100% agree that we should have a realistic view of the future and look at it logically. I *never said* the future will always be better. That would be completely illogical. I was referring to a scenario where adults were *telling their children* that the future *would be worse*. They were treating it as a certainty. You're right to point out the future isn't certain. And that's exactly what I'm saying. Just as it isn't certain the future will be better, it isn't certain the future will be worse. Thus, there will always be the *possibility* that it could be worse, and the *possibility* it could be better, which is reason for hope. I am giving a warning against *illogically* removing that hope. Don't treat my words like absolutes when they are not.
@@wordsayer19 Please quote where I misrepresent your argument versus what you argue. I made it VERY CLEAR using quotes from your original statement to solidify your position. If you don't want to clear up and prove your logical fallacies that you so state are present, then I'll treat them as invalid. If you are planning to show that I demonstrate logical fallacies, please present the definition of the logical fallacy, the quote of the logical fallacy as well as indisputable analysis of why your original quotes differ from my messages all in quotes. "I was referring to the scenario where adults were telling their children that the future *would be worse*. They were treating it as a certainty". This is the first time you mentioned "certain worseness", essentially moving the goalposts of said argument. I have never supported people who have pessimistic views of the future and you only pointing this out now shows your original description in your original comment was indeed erroneous due to the reasons I've outlined. You recognized this and needed to revise your description to fit your argument better. Therefore, my point is valid and has won given that you've recognized your mistake and needed revision to your original comment. You still fail to address the benefits of actually reminiscing the past as a way to connect socially, and an excellent channel to cope through a hard time in the present. Thinking of the good times in the past and how it is better than the present is not actually harmful due to these two reasons.
Im 13, and I needed to hear this. Im going through so much right now it sucks. I lost one of my family members. This girls bf is mad at me for just talking to her having a normal conversation Im getting rumors and bullying spread about me at school. My friend group, the best friends ive ever had... Hate me now. 💔 This video made me realize how much i was living in the past. And i need a comeback. Thank you for making this ❤️
As someone whos 21, I really appreciate that there are still young guys like you who have such wisdom in this lost generation. Thanks for such a great video. You just earned a sub buddy. Keep going!
I'm 13, turning 14 this year, thank you. I always get really emotional when I think about things in the past, It doesn't even have to be something when I was 5 or something, I even get upset if I think about things 2 years ago, like Year 7 and stuff. Thanks because you have just taught me how to get rid of this anxiety, and turn it into motivation. ;)
I’m 13 also turning 14 this year and I still feel the same I can’t let the past go I just can’t…cause why leave the best years of my life when you have no idea if you gonna make anymore I always look back at my past almost every day now just to go back and maybe try to experience those moments again.
@@Spidey11212 i'm also turning 14 this year, and i feel that. it's okay to keep those memories and hold them near and dear to your heart, just remember to not let them hold you back
As a 25 year old, I still feel like a kid and my 38 year old friend i met in college still feels and acts like a kid too. It's always the good old days, just gotta let it be. Also, disgust, anger and sadness cannot be avoided in the world you live in. That's just part of the price of living and its actually one of its points. Ironically, learning how to deal with that and all its negative impacts it brings to your survival is actually the way to solve it. When you are ready, run at it. but observe yourself stepping to the side, it avoids you, because you chose to dodge it. You still were witness to it, but you are no longer a victim it can traumatize. Still there will be moments you forget that is possible and you'll get hurt somewhat but that's alright. It's all a learning experience. Tldr, focus on good habits, avoid idolizing all your favorite thinkers (they're just humans like you), check up on your physical health regularly, your loved ones are there to help support you in times of trouble (rely on them and therapy), lastly bad things happen (give them time and rest and let yourself be changed for the better from it, eventually. Do your best.
I really needed this, I'm the type of person who's always stuck in the past even my friend tells me that I need to stop thinking about it and move on but whenever I'm alone with my thoughts I always find myself back thinking about the past and how much fun being little was. I'm 18yrs old right now and terrified of getting older idk what I wanna do when I'm older and it just seems like everyone wants u to pick something when your this young that you'll be doing for the rest of your life, it's so stressful. ty for this vid
I learned this lesson myself a couple months ago when I was at a really low point in my life. It wasn’t the exact same wordings but the same thought that I should focus on the future and see what great things hold for me in my life. I had a lot of those moments where I would just sit and think for prolonged periods of times. I realized this lesson and I am much better now more confident and happy with my future and what it holds. I am currently 16 and I just wanted to say thank you so much for spreading a message I wish more people knew. To another year with more memories! ❤
I'm 16 and I'm watching this an hour before 2024 and looking back it's sad to think about how fast time is going by, feels like 2020 was just yesterday. This video really made me think about this year and It's actually been one of the best years of my life; I've done so much, experienced a lot and thinking back on that gives me this sense of joy. It wasn't perfect, but the moments I spent laughing or just hanging out with my friends made it all worth it. I hope everyone had a good year and something to reflect on. Happy New year!!
I'm 20 now and every so often I'll look back on these moments like the ones you described and I would normally look at it in a bad way but now I look at them positively, simply because I created new, fond memories while being 20. Every year you have the chance to re-create good memories that you can always look back on and then look forward to making new ones. And to everyone not looking forward to getting older, I wouldn't fret - being in your 20s allows you to do so much, despite new responsibilities you still have the ultimate freedom. Just keep good friends around you and do stuff together and those moments will last a lifetime.
Wow... Just wow... Im 22 myself and today I've had a really shitty day, with lots of deadlines and setbacks in my work etc. But your video really reminded me that this is just a phase I go through, that we all go through... And like you said, in a few years from now I'll look back at these days and be like, damn those were the good old days, even though right now it doesn't feel like it. Thank you for this message to remember the past, but live in the present and for the future, it really helped me out! To anyone else out here, I just want to say, keep pushing through, even when you go through tough times, because it will get better and it will shape you and make you stronger for the future. Thank you to all who read this ridiculously long message and thank you Jak for reminding me to live my life to the fullest!❤
This was incredibly inspirational to me, I try to get to bed around midnight but sometimes I just sit up and think. Covid hit during my primary school days and now that it has been deemed "safe" I visited one of my friends from primary, and he was so different. My mother was the last child of my grandmother, and my mother also waited to have me until her forties. So all of my cousins are 20+ years of age, and sometimes, very rarely, I wish I could have been born a little earlier. My maternal grandmother's first husband (my grandfather) died whenever my mother was 5, a few years later she remarried and he died about 10 years ago. My grandmother remarried about 5 years ago and he recently passed away. My paternal grandfather died similar to my maternal grandfather, and my paternal grandmother died around 8 years ago. My maternal family tries to be happy, but there is a lot of sadness. My paternal side In have not seen in about 4 years. To recap, I miss my family. I know this is more sad then nostalgic, but I remember moments in primary school (specifically kindergarten) when I would just hide in a closet and cry. I lost a few friends to Covid and other incidents, and just, miss people. Christmas just passed and this is a time whenever my older uncles get very sad, around Christmas day was when my blood-maternal grandfather died. Sometimes it can be just so hard to act happy and be giddy, as I mentioned a lot of my family is sad, so I try to ease the tension. Sorry to come on here and vent, just some of these things I don't really tell people, and it feels good to write/talk about them.
I'm 17 and I truly miss the old days, my friends, my family. It's not like I've lost anything rn but things are not the same anymore. It's important for each one of us to understand that right now is the moment we are the youngest. Live life to the fullest by being in the moment instead of living in the past. Thanks for the video
Thank you for making this video. This really makes me look into the future and think about what great things may come. Im 16 right now and my life has really been a rollercoaster. I had all these good friends like 5 years ago, 2019 was the best year of my life. Highschool really hit weird. At some point, like 3-4 years ago, all my friends just stop talking to me. They would just totaly ignore me. I lived with that for 2 years. Ive finally switched to a new school and everything is just so much better. My past is so bittersweet, i have the good memories but I cant talk with anyone about them like you do. But I'm going to make sure that my future isn't going to be like that. I have new friends now and for the first time in 2 years I have had my friends at my place hanging out and watching a movie. Im not going to cry about the past, but feel happy for what I have now, and what Im going to get.
As a 16 year old, thanks so much. I was quite sad and missed my past too! But its a great lesson to look back on the past and think "That was awesome, lets not wish but lets make new memories. Lets live in these days, in the good old days." Thanks Jak, you earned a sub.
I used to worry a lot about growing up because I feel like I missed out on experiences that are so common with other people, but this helped me realize that there isn’t a fixed time where memories can be formed and nostalgia is not exclusively tied to childhood. Thank you so much for making this video I’m so glad I found this.
Hey Jak, I just wanted to say that I appreciate you for everything you have done on this platform. Normally you motivate us, but I just wanted to say that I see the work you’ve been putting in bro. Keep going man, and never stop inspiring people. Thank you, for everything.
A simple yet effective and clearly heart felt production. I've never seen a video of yours before, but this is inspiring and brings a sense of confidence and reassurance. I like this, thanks for making it man
Thank you bro, made me realize a lot. I always thought my life was very boring and worthless recently, even trying to replicate "the good old days". It's now not possible anymore, everything remains as memories slowly fading away, and I will try to stop thinking about them every single day and how was everything back then. Your message was awesome.
I just turned 18 this December, and I have to agree it's getting stressful thinking of how different my life will be once I'm through with my teens. I've always kept the mindset that the past is just a reflection of your current self, and that you can use it to really look at who you are, and see what it is you can do presently. What you've lived, what you're living and what you'll live is all yours, so I feel you should never be jealous of any given time of your life. I'm happy to see there are more out there close in age to me that believe something similar. I also agree it's still a great idea to look back on old times, but also to recognize that old times can be used as the ground from which golden new times can grow. Reminisce, ponder, but also persevere.
great perspective , i get that looking into past for the mistakes u do , but i belive that u should not regret those mistakes as they are stepping stones to the urself now
@@saravananjeeva5258 100% agree, it's best to learn from mistakes rather than agonize over them. Pick yourself up from low points mentally like you would if you were knocked down physically.
This actually touched my heart. I wasted almost 2 years on something that never worth it and look. It’s already 2024 without even realising. It’s really true to live at your fullest and keep enjoying the childhood till it lasts. This almost 2 years could have been something better, something that would have matter and keep it as a great memory till I am older. Past is in the past. How much I wished that I haven’t wasted my limited childhood on that thing. We can’t undo past, but we can continue the story, our future. Don’t let people or anyone to waste your childhood. You’ll just realise later that you should have not care and get over it, but it will be too late. Life is a challenge indeed.. My friend, if you read this and can relate on my story, open your eyes and don’t do the same mistake I did and don’t waste years on bad past memories. When we are older we need to look back and remember good and unforgettable memories. So, my friend, live your childhood with happy memories and leave past in the past. Future always holds changes, it matters on how you decide to do it. Stay safe and all good to you! ;)
13 to 18 years old? Bro, I’m about to turn 24 in a couple of months and I really didn’t know how much I needed to heard what you had to say in this video, thank you, you’re a very wise young man and you’re going to big places, I’m very proud of you, happy new year 2024 and thank you again!! 🤝🤜🤛
I’ve gone through these EXACT thoughts and remissions so many times. It sounds stupid as I’m only 14 and have much more to go. But nostalgia is nostalgia and it always hits the same. I’ve been stuck up in this nostalgia for a couple months now and you have helped me see it clearly. Thank you. You have incredible talent in seeing through deep worldly issues and I would love to see more in the future. Easy subscribe from me. ❤❤
im 14 and 'm going through the same thing, and this whole time I've been thinking ugh I'm so stupid in only 14 what am I doing, why am I like this but yes, nostalgia always hits hard and this comment section really helped me see that I'm not the only 14 year old feeling this and you're not the only 14 year old feeling this. idk but knowing that just helped somehow ❤
2:32 This is something I keep asking myself. I really do miss the old days, but I never think to myself to be happy because they happened. Thank you for reminding me of this.
This was honestly beautiful to watch. Recently I, myself have been thinking and worrying about whether I have actually lived or not, but thanks to this video, I'll be sure to find all the beauty in the world we are embracing right now. Lots of kudos to you, Jak.
Its really a relief to know that there are other people feeling the same way, as harsh as it might sound. Im turning 18 in a little over 2 months and ive been looking back at everything so often now, and its been breaking me apart. Its almost every night now before i go to sleep i think about everything, all the friendships ive had throughout my life, all the relatives ive lost, and memories with them will just stay memories. I have lost my uncle to suicide in summer 2021, thinking back to my childhood reminds me of him, and he reminds me of my childhood as he was my only father figure. I really dont want to live in the past, and i hate the feeling of sitting alone in a dark room, just staring at my monitor and thinking how happy i was. How does it relate to this video? Youre right, you are right, because i think about 2022 which was such an amazing year for me despite what happened a year before with my uncle, and i look back to that year too, i did last year, and ill probably look back to 2023 too, and itll pain me because i feel like all that time i take for granted just reminiscing about the past that cant be changed. I really hope ill find happiness in the present and stop thinking about how good the past was. Nostalgia is a deep feeling. Thank you for this video.
I understand your thoughts. I’m finding it incredulous to be faced with an onslaught of comments showing how many people in our age group feel the same way, that we can communicate on a level that isn’t so superficial and is deeper than I expected. I have thought a lot that due to the ways I might overthink, no one will exactly understand me, and that is a sad aspect of truth to swallow. A truth I don’t think we should completely swallow. I’m glad you came to the conclusion to pursue the present, as it is in the current moment that I suppose we can be our utmost authentic selves. I wish you luck in garnering fulfillment and happiness throughout your life.
Im 17, about to turn 18 in march and it's... hard, honestly. My childhood wasn't all sunshine and rainbows, but if I could describe it it was majorly bittersweet with times that I'd like to go back to even if I wasted a few years away or had to suffer through isolation from growing up in a foreign country. Senior year of highschool in particular has been kicking my ass too. College applications are a bitch and when you're not ready, expectations are going to hit you like a truck. I love the message that you're sending out, but it's also important that when you live and cherish the current moment; you should also be striving to do your best. Every day at a time, little by little. Because eventually all of that effort adds up and you'll be better off for it. Cherish your good days, but also don't forget to live with purpose and a goal. It's fine, even if it's small- so long as you're improving with something you're passionate about changing.
I've never seen a video of yours before, but man I needed this. I turned 17 on the 27th of this month and I've been just missing the times when life was easier, but I see now that it's about cherishing those memories so I can continue living my life. Thank you, and I hope to see more of your videos popping up in my feed soon.
Jesus Christ I've been fearing the future so much (I'm 14) recently due to stress from school and my battle with depression and I needed this so much. Thank you so much man, I really believe what you're saying and think things might just get better
I’m 13, I’ve been looking back for years now because of how hard it’s gotten. My family at the edge of being ripped apart, my friends leaving me, not able to go outside and enjoy life again and being lonely. I’ve always try to live like there’s no tomorrow everyday so that maybe in the future I can look back and not feel so lonely. My parents always want the best for me but I can’t experience the best in life, I don’t know how to confess my feelings, I don’t know how to make a conversation nor connection, I can’t even keep a normal relationship with my family that don’t live with me. The ones who really taught me how to do things to help me grow socially were my friends that my parents wouldn’t “approve” of, but after this video I know now to rely on the future and not the past. Thank you.
Finished high school and turned 18 this year, and honestly it was and still is too overwhelming especially looking back at all that is lost. I heard some of the things you said in the video which were similar what i told myself during this time and it was helpful. I'm glad you uploadedd
As I'm applying to college, I really feel this shit bro, I turned 17 not too long ago and I can already feel this but I also feel alive, I can't wait to see what my future holds so I guess that what I'm trying to say is thank you for this, I really needed something to ground me and this has done it, good luck out there, apparently everything just gets better so I hope whoever is reading this the best.
Hopefully you succeed man, and have a great high school graduation!! I'm 17 as well, so fellow 2006 birthday. Been reading lot comments with this video. Lot of inspiring stuff
Thank you Jack for everything, my dad also passed this year in the same month as your one. And your helping me keep my head up and remember the good things in life. You helped me fix my old bad habits and thanks for the motivation you give me every day so I can hit the grind more, I can’t thank you enough
This was helpful, I’m 17 and have had a rough time with mental illness that really made me question so many times if I should even continue life, missing the past and my old friends was always something that weighed me down and made me feel more hopeless, and it’s nice to remember that I can man today a happy memory in the future if I push through, It’s hard to get the motivation to remind myself I’m still alive and breathing and that I can fix things wrong in my life but this video was a good sign to me ❤
I’m 14 and high school has been tough. I lost a friend recently and I look back at all the times we spent together and miss those days. But the quote “Don’t be sad it’s over, smile because it happened.” Really changed my view on it. Thanks man!!!
I had just been dwelling in my past before watching this… I think you’ve saved me, Jak… I’m still young and in highschool. I thought I couldn’t live as a good a life as I did when I was little; but now I see I’m in good time right now… Thank you, Jak!! Thank you so much!! 💚
This video hit me extra hard as two of my friends and I stayed up until 3am playing a video game just last night. It was the first time any of us were up that late in awhile and we were all about to pass out. Listening to your similar experience made me excited for when we can have that same bond where we reminisce about or time together.
just turned 18, ill admit i did not expect my life to turn out the way it is, i have been dwelling on my "past" for a good few years, wishing i could go back, to recreate those memories with those people, though i never realised just how much i was missing in the present, how much time i couldve been spending with my loved ones near, I have been so selfish honestly putting my "past" experiences on a pedestal while letting my present pass me by :( thankyou for this wakeup call ❤.
as a 15 year old who is living in the past, this really hit me and inspired me to get out of that mindset. around this time last year, a lot of good things were happening so i’ve been constantly reminiscing about those times. but i need to remind myself that there’s so much to look forward this year. this video has really helped me change my way of thinking.
as a 14 year old who has lived with these thoughts of almost grief for the moments that I’m not going to experience the same as I did when I was younger, I find this a very helping philosophy rule, I’ve never heard about using it as motivation but I know that if I’m gonna spend all this time dwelling in the past then I’m not gonna mentally have enough room for everything that’s yet to come, thank you for your words
This hit me really deep. I literally shed a tear watching it. I turned 18 on November and realized that my life isn't the same anymore. I gotta focus on college and my career, the responsability of my work, car insurance. Basically expenses, and what I'm gonna do with my life. I remember the old times vividly and I'm glad I lived them. Like you said, we didn't have any worries whatsoever. It was all fun. Playing with our friend in the neighborhood, going to the park, to each other's houses, then play past bedtime on weekends 😢. I still play with 2 friends from the OG group (we've lost contact with the rest because of certain events) and we recently talked about how fast time passes, and how things used to be before. It was a good talk. I'm glad RUclips recommended me this video. I really needed it. Thank you for it. Don't be sad because it ended, be happy because it happened. Those memories are what shaped us and made who we are today. Stay strong guys ✊️
Fellow 17 year old here, and i gotta say, thank you so much for this video. It was an eye opener for me, because I've just been so scared of what's gonna happen in the future -- new friends, college, responsibilities abd constantly thinking about the good old days. Lots of love💕
As an overthinker and a dweller, I think all of us dwellers and overthinkers really needed this piece of advice. I have been living in the past, just like some of us have. And to know that it's possible to get out of this rabbit hole really helped a lot. Keep up the great work! Frrom Melbourne, down under.
A 13 year old here. I'm really grateful that this video popped up in my recommendations. I've been drowning in the past and nostalgia keeps on hitting me like a truck. But this video genuinely just helps me push on further, I honestly feel like I want to enjoy life even more. I'm thankful I came across this video, and I'm sure many others are thankful too.
Wow. This hit hard. I’m only 12 years old, soon I’ll be 13, but I really needed this. I’ve always been thinking about my elementary school days and how I might lose my friends in the future when we go to different high schools but at least I have them now. And I should focus on the now instead of the past. This message was amazing!
This dude is literally free therapy I swear watching this video it reminded me of when I was young. I’m currently 14. It reminded me of when I was nine or 10 but then I realized there’s no reason to look back when my life is just as good as it was back then right now thank you brother.❤
2:32 You're wrong. You weren't sad because you had this much fun, you were sad, because your brain subconsciously felt that you're never gonna have this much fun again, even if it may not be true.
Hey Jak, How's it goin bro?. Thanks for what you have taught me today. You are such an inspirational person. Your influence, throughout the year has helped me a lot in being in my supremacy.(Old days that motivate you.) Once again thank you so much.
I remember those times, as well, I may not have made any friends from gr 1 and 2, by having my friends from grade 4, 5, 6 is just nostalgic beyond belief. And yes, I felt the burden of realizing that I’ll never go back, all the games I’ve played, and the ones I played to get over break ups, re visiting them is just so cool and I couldn’t have ever denied it whatsoever. W Vid Jak💪💪🔥🔥
I had initially thought that this would be yet another video that talks about how important it is to treasure the time we have as youths but I really love that this actually has the opposite message in a way. It stops me from feeling the pressure to comprehend how lucky I am to live as a carefree teenager and hopefully will stop me from seeing every joyful thing to be something that I will look back on with melancholy, because you're absolutely right- why would i be sad about having fun?
Honestly I’m 14 years old (born in 2009) and I have no fun to look back on. I wake up and go to school with all my friends being happy about good grades being pretty and having cute relationships and having many friends while I’m ugly suck at school and don’t have many friends (like 2 or 3 which aren’t close to me) cause I’m too shy to talk with anyone and get a full on panic attack and cry like hell afterwards when I even try to start a conversation. At Tennis it’s the same. I don’t have fun, nobody likes me but I can’t quit cause I feel like I‘ll regret quitting after playing Tennis for 11 years. I start Sh because people in the Tennis club think I’m arrogant when I’m simply shy and introverted but too emotional on the field. Then I’m at home watching TikTok and listening to music while reading fanfics and fangirling over Han Jisung or Lee Minho when I’m supposed to study so I fail every test but I can’t get myself to study while my friends are out vaping and drinking while having thousands of guys around them in the city of Frankfurt and still being able to get straight A‘s cause they’re smarter than me. *I know I’m yapping but I need it rn* But I used to be as smart as them but since I had a longboard accident where I flew 2 meters head towards a stone in summer of 2022 my grades dropped from A‘s to D‘s and I completely forgot my Latin and French knowledge which I now wasted half of my childhood on. So no I won’t look back at 2024 I see it as the “good old days“
I needed this so much! Thank you Jak! I'm 17 as well. I too often contemplate about such thoughts and sometimes just drown into the nostalgia. The way you said everything is so refreshing.
i literally had this hit of nostalgia a few days ago and told my self everything he just said in this video. This guy is one of the best youngsters out there
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened” best quote I’ve ever heard🥲
I remember when I was leaving my old school I felt fine until I got in my car. I had been at this school for 6 years and I kind of just cried tbh and they had that quote written on the wall
As a 19 year old, about to turn 20, I needed this. Keep it up, the world needs more good souls like you.
retirement plan!
when is your birthday? I'm 19 turning 20 in a couple of weeks :') I really needed to hear this too. I've been reminiscing on a lot of my childhood memories lately thinking, everything was so much easier and fun being a child.
We're in same page😭
grown man
Same here. I hope we aren't too late.
I turned 17 this year's September, and I got a little scared of getting "old", and that nothing's the same anymore. But back in 2020, everything went bad for me, as for a lot of people. Parents divorced, best friend lost in a car crash, and then covid. I remember being drowned in the past, thinking how good it was, and how bad it is now. But one day this thought hit me, and I started thinking why live in the past, when there's still so mutch to live through in the present. I might've lost a lot, but it doesn't mean life is over. And this thought saved my life. I live happily with all the memories I've made, and I'm still collecting new ones, that are even better than some old memories. This video reminded me of this, and that whenever a door closes, another opens up. Thank you.
Brother I’m so sorry, I had a similar situation, just a little younger though. All I can say is brother you’re story will inspire very deeply one day, use this as fuel to create a life that you love. A trees roots much reach hell before the leaves reach heaven ❤️
@@JakPiggott you made many people in good mode brother :)
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I am so sorry.. Rest in Peace!
@@JakPiggott That's a great expression. Thank you so much for making this video. I'm 14 by the way.
"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened"-Dr Seuss
Holy fuck i just saw this quote literly yesterday. I never see quotes i dono but the same two days in a row i donno cool ig
Hey, fellow 17 year old here, I’m so glad there’s someone else out there who realized this about nostalgia as well, and made a video about it, helping spread the knowledge. Great video, Jak! The way you built up this idea and worded it to get the message across was awesome!
Fellow 2006 birth year as well, I'm also 17. It's crazy how fast times rolls by, with graduation in 5 months. I remember starting high school ( Covid year) like it was yesterday. Lot of great nostalgia memories from younger years. Lot of fun in neighborhood with friends/hide seek etc growing up 😂. Teenage years lot more stressful. But, that goes for a lot of us. Hopefully you have a great graduation man. Good to see fellow 06 birthday people
@@NoahwarriorsfanI pass out highschool in 3 months
2006 born too
@@Noahwarriorsfan I'm also 2006 and highschool just flew and its crazy because as you get older time just shrinks and years go by way faster.
@@bIakeee Yeah I'll miss highschool
Fellow 17 year old here too. I don’t know about y’all, but I’m pretty scared and nervous about everything right now. In just a couple of months, I’ll be turning 18. And I’m absolutely terrified. I don’t feel ready. I miss the good old days.
As someone who’s 15 this really hits, especially right now as I’m currently living in the past. Sometimes I wanna rewind time and relive the life that I consider to be so good, tbh this one 5 minute video changed me. Made me realize that life after high school or anything doesn’t just mean a meaningless life and a 24/7 job. I watch my parents get older and everyone around me and friendships break apart but in the end that leaves room for new things. All days are the good days. Thank you my man’s, and all y’all have a great 2024
You too, sir. And thank you for the impactful words.
same have a good 2024 man!
@@DrakeDragonton damn, didn’t think anyone would see this comment, thank you my man’s. Hope u doin well
I was 15 in 2015. That year was a good year.
i recently just fell out with a friend and it was like the words "but in the end that leaves room for new things" drew to me. I couldn't have heard this at a better time. Thanks
I'm about to be 19 and this video is just what I needed. Life is to be enjoyed through all of it. Thank you for this, dude.
how are you watching this video
@@herobelike3671 Lol but they're still 18 so it still applies
Same. That was such a short and simple message but it really hit
I'm almost 18, it's crazy how fast life goes. I remember starting high school like it was yesterday.
Haha you're all crazy.
I'm 14, and I've been struggling a lot with depression recently that has made me completely forget this. I need to stop wishing that time would come to a halt, because it won't, and I need to remember that even if I'm beyond sad, there are still opportunities to make unforgettable memories.
keep going. know you ain’t the only one in this boat. i was diagnosed with severe depression when I was 14, and heck, I still have these exact problems (im in high school) :P
life will look up. ik this is the most random reply from nobody of nowhere, but I just wanted to put that out there. imma leave it at that cuz this sounds sappy. :P
I can completely relate
Same I've also been struggling alot with depression
yes bro just remember that and know it can always get better
How much money would you give when you're forty to come back to when you were fourteen - even for a day? Value your time here, man. These are the best days of your life.
As a RUclips that started at 9 I still reminisce
Yay im the first to comment under someone famous' comment
Gavin what are you doing here?
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It's such a honour to meet RUclips himself
@@P3TER_Official23yeah but who was he before 9?
Couldn't have said it better myself, I'm 20 now and I've had numerous conversations with my high school mates about the fun we had back then. At first I felt the exact same, depressed that I could never relive my childhood and teenage years, but all I can do now is smile and just be grateful for the life I've lived so far. We're all still young and have pretty much a whole life ahead, and I'm honestly excited to see what the future holds, whatever it may be.
Yeah. The most important element is having fun, but j guess humans get nostalgic anyway , be it a bad or good period. I used to never socialize outside of school hours projects for the first 3 years of highschool, needless to say i have zero relationships from highschool. The thing that hurts most people of my generation I think is having expectations of highschool life and not being able to meet them (example: having fun with 4/5 friends and partying with them or Simply having a good time outside) . I think it's important to take full responsibility of our own life and fun and get rid of needing validation from others, its a life killer . Peace
It said 13-18 not 20 🙄
@dr.catinstein4296, you can't be serious. This has to be a joke.😂
@@un-kyejohn2968 Yeah I'm joking 😂
he said that it applies to anyone of any age. it's just that 13-18 year olds are the ones who need to hear it the most given how alot of doomeristic content tends to target them the most.
Man, I used to get real sad thinking about when I was just little, but that sentence, “Why am I so sad that I had fun?” really changes how I thought. Thank you Jak.
100% bro. Changed my whole perspective
@@JakPiggott cool
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14 going on 15 and I actually agree. You shouldn’t spend your time in the past, but it’s so easy to accidentally fall into that habit. And I must say, this hit a lot harder than any therapist could have said, just because you have experience. Thanks for the inspiring watch.
(thats not what going on 15 means)
(sorry to be a grammar nazi but yk)
(have a good life
Enjoy your life, every single moment. You have so much to live, keep that in mind c:
Yeah true that live your life everyone
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Hey jack this is a lifesaver man , past couple of days and weeks i was also drowned too much in this nostalgia but now u made me realize that we have to cherish those memories and not be sad that we cant experience them anymore
100% bro. I think we all go through it at some stage 👊
You're not between the ages 13 and 18 so you shouldn't be watching this
@JakPiggott I'm 100% sure that he is not between the ages of 13 and 18
@BanandaMonkey1 you're not between the ages of 13 to 18
@@GaryGeezer-l2s why you such a hater dude chill out
as someone who’s 14, i’ve wanted to hear this. it’s crazy how time goes and it went from not having the care of the world to suddenly, responsibilities stacked on responsibilities, you have to be focused and keep your head on tight, and so on. 2023 and the other years had stressed me out so badly, i tear up thinking, “i wish i didn’t have to be busy and stressed and was free more often like i used to” or “i miss the good ol’ days.” i would even have conversations with my friends and we would get to one topic to suddenly talking about life and how we want the old days back (now, we wouldn’t talk about that every conversation we had, it just tended to pop up every so often). i even thought about how adulthood would get miserable and my life would stay dull and tedious, but honestly, if i continued to think that way, then my adulthood most likely would turn out like that. this year, i plan to be more optimistic (or at least have a optimistic perspective) with everything going on forward. and when this video showed up on my recommended, it really helped me a lot about what to think, how to see how the “good ol’ days” will be for your life in general, etc. this went really deep lol.
sorry if my rant was too long. it’s just been tough for me, and i had to get this out of my chest.
ugh this is so real i feel you, I've been going through the same thing and watching this video really makes me want to rant right now too
Same, I've wanted to hear this for so long. I honestly miss being a little kid and yeah I know I'm still a "Kid" but I mean at least like 7 - 12 now life has gotten so lonely and boring. me and my friends used to talk about our future and how we'd all live in an apartment in Tokyo Japan, but I lost that one friend who meant everything to me. The friend who made me want to actually wake up, thank you for your comment man.
@@Clixed360 ofc, anytime.
I'm going thru something similar, the ol days were special, and this vid was something I really needed to here, cuz the past is consuming me, and I'm depressed all the time, and really at an unhappy and confused part of my life and I feel like I'm wasting it, and my problems are such I can't enjoy life either, so idk what to do, it's nice tho, to hear something like this, helped me out a bit
damn bro you got some mature friends. im 14 also, just turned on 3rd, and I cant even have a normal conversation with friends without it being corny or just turning into making very weird jokes. your lucky.
As someone who recently turned 14, thank you for this video. I was kinda sad that the older I get the less I would have time for those fun activities and my life would just get boring (early life crisis I guess). You helped me understand why I shouldn’t feel that way and what I should focus on when looking back at the past. Again, thank you.
im 18 now and I can say when I look back at when I was 14 and realise how good it was it is crazy, enjoy every moment of it man
Literally same omg
same i just turned 14
Im almost 17 and i miss when i was 13-14. For me, those were the days i miss and long for the most. I'm a lucky kid. I'm in the military and even though i move around a lot, im always able to make at least a few good friends. Im going to be a senior in high school next year and i really regret not taking the advice that high school are the years you need to cherish most in your life. its where you'll prepare for the real world, meet friends, start relationships, maybe even get your first real girlfriend or boyfriend. im guessing you're a freshman or going to be a freshman? i dont know you, so i dont know if you have a lot of friends or if you only have one or two. i just want to let you know that this is the time you need to really live your life and try new things. YOLO. dont be like me, i really only started experiencing high school towards the end of sophomore year. it goes by so fast.
This year I'm 15 alr, when I was 12 or 13 I feel myself I am really old idk why, the older u get, the less fun u get and the more stress u gain. Is like time flies too fast... Everytime when 1 year past I alr missed doing what I love to do in that year like playing sport, having time play chase all around the school and other things. The way he talked make me refresh that I wanna enjoy my time more and stop complaining time flies too fast. Thank you
As someone who recently turned 18, thank you for reminding me that life really flies by and we need to appreciate every second of it
A 17-yo boy here, and you know what... Thank you. Thank you for saying this and bringing this up. My mom is currently struggling with her depression, anxiety and health issues due to some stuff that have been going on lately because of her open-heart surgery a few years ago. Her anxiety and quietness have affected my thoughts and mental health, as well as my dad and my brother. I often find myself thinking how I miss the good old days, when my mom could do anything and she made my life very happy. But now I realised, I gotta cherish those moments in the past, but also remember to be there for my mom, and hope this will all be over soon, and that we will be able to laugh and not worry about anything. It's hopefully just a minor setback and I hope I'll be able to make the most out of my life in every way. Thanks bro, and much love from Finland!
This may not mean much from a stranger on the internet, but I do really hope your mom is doing alright.
Dude, exact same here except she had neck surgery instead of heart. Just living one day at a time and trying to find positive in the little things. Wishing your mom a good recovery!
I'm from '06 too bro. I really hope everything goes alright. This year you'll turn 18 and probably start college, like me. Good luck, bro
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I wish your family luck
I'm 14 right now and this got to me. I've always looked and lived in my past and wanting everything to go back to how it was before. Thanks for making me look into my past differently, have a good day and a new year :)
Me being 2 years younger 😅
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@@DishwasherDurrburger damn bro, those 30 seconds of content really hit 🤮🤮 (shut up)
@@DishwasherDurrburgerDamn bro you got such a huge fanbase (5 subs)
SAME-
Thank you. As a 19-year-old, we are usually just figuring this out, but it’s so worth it to hear this. Yes, everyone needs to hear this, but 13-18 is such a vital period of time in our mental development as human beings, and it is so important to know that life, the life we are living right now, in the present, may very well be *the good old days* someday.
Thanks again, Happy New Years.
Bye 👋
no one asked for your life story
@@Jack19000no one asked for you to be an asshole but here you are
@jackyjoe I'm sorry if im reading this wrong but the way that comes off is a little mean, this person is sharing a cool brain fact and the only thing about their life that they shared is that they're 19, somthing i hear all the time is that you get out what you put in, so if your being mean to people then people aren't going to be the nicest back to you but if you're nice to people then theyre probably going to be nicer to you as well, again sorry if I got the tone wrong have a good day/night :)
@@Jack19000no ones asking u to fuckin read it
I’m 15 and will be graduating right before I turn 17 and I realized that my child hood is about to be over and I’m even cutting it short by a year since I’m skipping my senior year and I have no idea what I’m going to do now and have been frequently just thinking about how fun life’s been and I almost feel like it’s about over but it’s truly barely started and I still struggle with seeing that.
I'n 12-13. This hits hard. When I look back at 2016-2019, I miss my completely carefree days when school wasn't so hard. But now, I know that it will just get harder and there's nothing we can do about it. Enjoy your life everyone, living is a gift.
Im sorry but school's still pretty easy around then
Same man im 13
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I'm 14 and life isn't hard at this time bro
yall we all have different school systems. For me,im 13 and school is still pretty easy,but it might be different for people in other countries.
Thank you for making this. I'm 15, turning 16 in August, and I've been dealing with a lot of mental health issues and the stress of high school, just looking back on when I was younger, sad I could never feel that way again. But you're right, I can't just let myself become consumed by this depression of nostalgia, and instead I should just reflect on it, and smile that it all happened. You've earned yourself a new sub, thank you man.
Looking back, high school was stressful at the time, it is, too, part of my good ol' days.
My current stage is stressful, but I know I will be missing this time as I get older.
15 and you are in highschool?
@@tomsmitenieks1744 most freshman are 15 in the us at least
@@tomsmitenieks1744 yes i’m a sophomore
14 is freshman@@tomsmitenieks1744
00:02 Staying up late for a video game heist
00:39 Reminiscing about carefree days of primary school
01:16 Nostalgic phone call with future plans
01:54 Feeling a sense of nostalgia for the past
02:27 Realizing the beauty of memories and experiencing past emotions.
03:11 Memories of good old days persist as we age
03:52 Don't dwell on the past
04:31 Live in the present and use past experiences as motivation.
thnx bud
Thank you
Do we really need timestamps for a 5 minute video? lmao
Short media like tiktok really has ruined everyones attention span
@@sydnayallen6762 me never used tiktok , my bf sent me this and me was bored so this qk com helped lol
@@sydnayallen6762summaries existed before tiktok lol
I'm turning 17 in less than a month. As a fellow late Gen Z I relate to this so much, especially now with all the school worries. I do realise though that these are the good times. Maybe spending the pandemic in the age we did really fucked us up and I can feel the people around me still being affected by it even if they don't want to admit it. I am however greatful for all the people in my life and I can see the future being bright.
Edit: just turned 17 😁
Same thing with me, Im feb 21st
no ne asked for your ;ife story
@@Jack19000 no one asked for this comment ;-;
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early happy birthday bro
every time someone likes this comment i will get a notification to stop scrolling
Ok bro
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Stop scrolling or your attention span gonna be less than a fly
needless begging
Jak, you’re truly my and many other’s inspiration. You always know what to say and how to say it. I’m 15 years old and I’m trying to better my life because of you. Just wanted to say thank you. 🙂
LFG bro, you should be proud of yourself, keep up the great work ❤️
@yea7291 Same
Good job bro 🙂
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Nostalgia is not a mourning of the past, but a mourning of a future devoid of what made the past so memorable.
You are the only one who really motivates me on this platform, really telling us where does gen-z is moving and how messed up is it. One of the best influencers who shows the truth and tries to teach us his life experience, thank you for doing this, a lot of people are hoping on you!
Thank you brother, that’s the goal, to be as real and authentic as possible, much love ❤️
As a 18 years old, I needed this video, and I’m really glad that someone talked about it in the social media. Recently I’ve started to look in the past and remember those days as the “good old days”, when in fact, it didn’t. Human’s brain is used to remember only good things of the past, and making it look like the present time is much worse than in the “good old days”, which is probably the worst part of the nostalgia overall, and by that I don’t mean that the nostalgia itself is bad, it’s bad for anyone including me which let it drown you, even for a moment, as Jak mentioned in this video, you’re free to express nostalgic notes and think about it for a hour or two, but do it let it take over you and wish you to go back in time. This message was to everyone who got in the situation similar to mine, when you’re having a bad days in the present and so your mind starts focusing in the past,do not let it take you over, and keep moving forward, even if some days were like really bad for you. I’d honestly like to feel nostalgia the same way as Jak described, if only it wasn’t for the bad childhood I had, and the times when I was still going in the school, I’ve had a lot of horrible days during my entire life that nostalgia corrupted my mind by giving me false memories which I just couldn’t let go, sometimes it was reminding me of the “good old days”, but then instantly made me upset because of how awful I felt during the year that Nostalgia presented in my mind, right now I’m doing fine, and watching this video helped me to choose the right path, yet I still keep getting second thoughts, which is slowly drowning me insane, and I slowly start losing my mind because of this, I type this because I don’t want for good people to end up like me, do NOT repeat my mistakes.
Im doing 1 push-up for each like this comment gets.
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I gotta say that Jak has never let me down with one of his videos they're truly inspirational.
The fact that he has changed most of our lives is quite insane.
One day ill look back on the good old days some time in the future, and remember watching Jak's videos.
Thank you brother, I do not take your support for granted. I wish you the best in 2024 ❤️
@@JakPiggottwomp womp
@@JakPiggottYour Positivity is really Inevitable I hope everyone here had a good day
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Dude you're really just fuel man.@@DishwasherDurrburger
Very well said. When I was growing up, I was surrounded by adults who constantly said things like "you're gonna miss these days when you're older" or "kids don't know how good they have it."
The two big problems with how they do this are:
1. They are living in the past themselves. They ignore the good things about the present, so they're not even taking their own advice.
2. It creates a kind of dread for the future if you believe them. Especially for someone like me, whose teen years were filled with stress and turmoil. I always thought, "if this is how bad life is in the 'good days' then how much worse will it get? Is there *anything* to look forward too?"
Fortunately, I didn't believe them. I saw through their nostalgia-blindness and chose to believe I could build a future that was worth striving for. I'm almost 29 now and happier than I've ever been, because I focused on living in and learning from the present, and making decisions that would benefit my future. Yes, there are still struggles. And I deal with bigger problems than I did in high school, but I'm also much stronger and more capable of handling those problems.
Enjoy the past, but don't live there.
Prepare for the future, but don't dread it or wait for it.
The only thing you can change is the present.
I think its great that you're finding your life happy with new things but it is incorrect to assume everyone's experience growing up is always better. More stuff to do, less time to relax - It's obviously natural that adults miss being kids. It’s not about being stuck in the past, it’s about remembering simpler times.
Furthermore, it is incorrect say people who miss the past are “blinded” by nostalgia. Lots of us can enjoy memories while still dealing with today and planning for tomorrow, not like they have a choice. You don't feel bothered by the past and this works for you, great. But for some folks, a trip down memory lane can make the day a little brighter compared to their dull present.
@Tictaccc I never assumed everyone's adult experience is better. I was combating the assumption made by the adults in my life that it would always be worse.
And again, I never said everyone who misses the past is blinded by nostalgia. But *some* are. Specifically, the adults in my life whom I was referring to were, in fact blinded by nostalgia.
You're taking my specific examples and treating them like blanket statements, which was not my intent.
My point is that the future *can* be better, but if you believe that it won't be, or worse, convince kids that it won't be; you risk creating a self-fulfilling prophesy or instilling a sense of dread that makes it difficult to enjoy the present.
@@wordsayer19 "I never assumed everyone's adult experience is better." You believe that there is always something better to look out for in the future. This is not always true and your experience was a good one but putting unrealistically high expectations that logically has more responsibilities, and workload is unreasonable and will lead to disappointment. The future is uncertain and we must approach it logically and should not expect good is always out there because you're just setting yourself up for disappointment. Maybe it works out for you as it did in your case but many times, it does not. Everyone's journey is different and it is incorrect to assume it will always turn out for the better. It seems that yours has, which is great, but not everyone's is.
"I never said everyone who misses the past is blinded by nostalgia. But some are. Specifically, the adults in my life whom I was referring to were, in fact blinded by nostalgia." In your original post you identify people a group who says things like "You're gonna miss the past" or "kids don't know how good they have it". Then you refer to these group of people as "them" and pronounced them "nostalgia-blind". Like I said in my first comment, people can recognize that the past is better than a more responsibility-burdened adult life though they don't necessarily live in the past. They still carry on with their days while thinking about good times in the past. Just because some adults wish they were in the past. Reminiscing of simpler times does not impose big issues and can actually act a way of shared conversation between people, bringing up good memories. At the same time, they can still connect with current friends and make memories while also recalling stories of the past to enhance their social experience. It's all about comparison, maybe the adults you experience do find that they had more fun as a child, which is only natural as I've established logically before given the increase in responsibilities.
"My point is that the future can be better, but if you believe that it won't be, or worse, convince kids that it won't be; you risk creating a self-fulfilling prophesy or instilling a sense of dread that makes it difficult to enjoy the present." I think that you should be realistic with your expectations of the future or at least not promise yourself it will be better than before. Disappointing yourself in the future will lead to more mental anguish far greater than reminiscing the past from time to time and smiled that you did at one point in your life, live in a better time. In terms of creating this "self-fulfilling prophecy" mindset in kids, I don't think these adults are primarily responsible for this. Life experiences in general in the present and the future will inevitably have negative highlights, (e.g. your relative passes away, you get a bad grade on a test). Then take into account how the human brain emphasizes negative events in the moment. Thus, you develop a negative-neutral mindset towards the future just from naturally living in this world because we do not live in a utopia. Don't live in artificial positivity, be realistic and hold onto the good times in the past to help you cope with the bad times you face now. Cherish good moments you do experience in the future but don't unrealistically expect them always.
Again, you're completely misrepresenting my argument. I 100% agree that we should have a realistic view of the future and look at it logically. I *never said* the future will always be better. That would be completely illogical. I was referring to a scenario where adults were *telling their children* that the future *would be worse*. They were treating it as a certainty.
You're right to point out the future isn't certain. And that's exactly what I'm saying. Just as it isn't certain the future will be better, it isn't certain the future will be worse. Thus, there will always be the *possibility* that it could be worse, and the *possibility* it could be better, which is reason for hope.
I am giving a warning against *illogically* removing that hope. Don't treat my words like absolutes when they are not.
@@wordsayer19 Please quote where I misrepresent your argument versus what you argue. I made it VERY CLEAR using quotes from your original statement to solidify your position. If you don't want to clear up and prove your logical fallacies that you so state are present, then I'll treat them as invalid. If you are planning to show that I demonstrate logical fallacies, please present the definition of the logical fallacy, the quote of the logical fallacy as well as indisputable analysis of why your original quotes differ from my messages all in quotes.
"I was referring to the scenario where adults were telling their children that the future *would be worse*. They were treating it as a certainty". This is the first time you mentioned "certain worseness", essentially moving the goalposts of said argument. I have never supported people who have pessimistic views of the future and you only pointing this out now shows your original description in your original comment was indeed erroneous due to the reasons I've outlined. You recognized this and needed to revise your description to fit your argument better. Therefore, my point is valid and has won given that you've recognized your mistake and needed revision to your original comment.
You still fail to address the benefits of actually reminiscing the past as a way to connect socially, and an excellent channel to cope through a hard time in the present. Thinking of the good times in the past and how it is better than the present is not actually harmful due to these two reasons.
Im 13, and I needed to hear this. Im going through so much right now it sucks.
I lost one of my family members.
This girls bf is mad at me for just talking to her having a normal conversation
Im getting rumors and bullying spread about me at school.
My friend group, the best friends ive ever had... Hate me now. 💔
This video made me realize how much i was living in the past. And i need a comeback.
Thank you for making this ❤️
As someone whos 21, I really appreciate that there are still young guys like you who have such wisdom in this lost generation. Thanks for such a great video. You just earned a sub buddy. Keep going!
the video said to watch if you are 13-18 and you are not so why did you click?
@@yisroelbinstok1122why do you care
@@yisroelbinstok1122 im 24, the video never said anything about us.
we were free to click or not click. :D (:P)
@@yisroelbinstok1122 The video also said that it's actually a message for everyone, which it is true
@@yisroelbinstok1122 coz why not lol
I'm 13, turning 14 this year, thank you. I always get really emotional when I think about things in the past, It doesn't even have to be something when I was 5 or something, I even get upset if I think about things 2 years ago, like Year 7 and stuff. Thanks because you have just taught me how to get rid of this anxiety, and turn it into motivation. ;)
no shit ur turnin 14 this year lool. but yh turn that shit into drive and defeat them doubts that anxiety brings about
I’m 13 also turning 14 this year and I still feel the same I can’t let the past go I just can’t…cause why leave the best years of my life when you have no idea if you gonna make anymore I always look back at my past almost every day now just to go back and maybe try to experience those moments again.
You still have years to be a kid
@@yh.99999 his 13th birthday could have been on january 1st or something
@@Spidey11212 i'm also turning 14 this year, and i feel that. it's okay to keep those memories and hold them near and dear to your heart, just remember to not let them hold you back
As a 25 year old, I still feel like a kid and my 38 year old friend i met in college still feels and acts like a kid too. It's always the good old days, just gotta let it be. Also, disgust, anger and sadness cannot be avoided in the world you live in. That's just part of the price of living and its actually one of its points. Ironically, learning how to deal with that and all its negative impacts it brings to your survival is actually the way to solve it. When you are ready, run at it. but observe yourself stepping to the side, it avoids you, because you chose to dodge it. You still were witness to it, but you are no longer a victim it can traumatize. Still there will be moments you forget that is possible and you'll get hurt somewhat but that's alright. It's all a learning experience. Tldr, focus on good habits, avoid idolizing all your favorite thinkers (they're just humans like you), check up on your physical health regularly, your loved ones are there to help support you in times of trouble (rely on them and therapy), lastly bad things happen (give them time and rest and let yourself be changed for the better from it, eventually. Do your best.
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u shouldnt be watching this video, the title DOES say 13-18
I really needed this, I'm the type of person who's always stuck in the past even my friend tells me that I need to stop thinking about it and move on but whenever I'm alone with my thoughts I always find myself back thinking about the past and how much fun being little was. I'm 18yrs old right now and terrified of getting older idk what I wanna do when I'm older and it just seems like everyone wants u to pick something when your this young that you'll be doing for the rest of your life, it's so stressful. ty for this vid
I learned this lesson myself a couple months ago when I was at a really low point in my life. It wasn’t the exact same wordings but the same thought that I should focus on the future and see what great things hold for me in my life. I had a lot of those moments where I would just sit and think for prolonged periods of times. I realized this lesson and I am much better now more confident and happy with my future and what it holds. I am currently 16 and I just wanted to say thank you so much for spreading a message I wish more people knew. To another year with more memories! ❤
I'm 16 and I'm watching this an hour before 2024 and looking back it's sad to think about how fast time is going by, feels like 2020 was just yesterday. This video really made me think about this year and It's actually been one of the best years of my life; I've done so much, experienced a lot and thinking back on that gives me this sense of joy. It wasn't perfect, but the moments I spent laughing or just hanging out with my friends made it all worth it.
I hope everyone had a good year and something to reflect on. Happy New year!!
I'm 20 now and every so often I'll look back on these moments like the ones you described and I would normally look at it in a bad way but now I look at them positively, simply because I created new, fond memories while being 20. Every year you have the chance to re-create good memories that you can always look back on and then look forward to making new ones. And to everyone not looking forward to getting older, I wouldn't fret - being in your 20s allows you to do so much, despite new responsibilities you still have the ultimate freedom. Just keep good friends around you and do stuff together and those moments will last a lifetime.
I'm 17, any advice old man
Wow... Just wow... Im 22 myself and today I've had a really shitty day, with lots of deadlines and setbacks in my work etc. But your video really reminded me that this is just a phase I go through, that we all go through... And like you said, in a few years from now I'll look back at these days and be like, damn those were the good old days, even though right now it doesn't feel like it. Thank you for this message to remember the past, but live in the present and for the future, it really helped me out! To anyone else out here, I just want to say, keep pushing through, even when you go through tough times, because it will get better and it will shape you and make you stronger for the future. Thank you to all who read this ridiculously long message and thank you Jak for reminding me to live my life to the fullest!❤
This was incredibly inspirational to me, I try to get to bed around midnight but sometimes I just sit up and think. Covid hit during my primary school days and now that it has been deemed "safe" I visited one of my friends from primary, and he was so different. My mother was the last child of my grandmother, and my mother also waited to have me until her forties. So all of my cousins are 20+ years of age, and sometimes, very rarely, I wish I could have been born a little earlier. My maternal grandmother's first husband (my grandfather) died whenever my mother was 5, a few years later she remarried and he died about 10 years ago. My grandmother remarried about 5 years ago and he recently passed away. My paternal grandfather died similar to my maternal grandfather, and my paternal grandmother died around 8 years ago. My maternal family tries to be happy, but there is a lot of sadness. My paternal side In have not seen in about 4 years. To recap, I miss my family. I know this is more sad then nostalgic, but I remember moments in primary school (specifically kindergarten) when I would just hide in a closet and cry. I lost a few friends to Covid and other incidents, and just, miss people. Christmas just passed and this is a time whenever my older uncles get very sad, around Christmas day was when my blood-maternal grandfather died. Sometimes it can be just so hard to act happy and be giddy, as I mentioned a lot of my family is sad, so I try to ease the tension. Sorry to come on here and vent, just some of these things I don't really tell people, and it feels good to write/talk about them.
I'm 17 and I truly miss the old days, my friends, my family. It's not like I've lost anything rn but things are not the same anymore. It's important for each one of us to understand that right now is the moment we are the youngest. Live life to the fullest by being in the moment instead of living in the past. Thanks for the video
Thank you for making this video. This really makes me look into the future and think about what great things may come. Im 16 right now and my life has really been a rollercoaster. I had all these good friends like 5 years ago, 2019 was the best year of my life. Highschool really hit weird. At some point, like 3-4 years ago, all my friends just stop talking to me. They would just totaly ignore me. I lived with that for 2 years. Ive finally switched to a new school and everything is just so much better. My past is so bittersweet, i have the good memories but I cant talk with anyone about them like you do. But I'm going to make sure that my future isn't going to be like that. I have new friends now and for the first time in 2 years I have had my friends at my place hanging out and watching a movie. Im not going to cry about the past, but feel happy for what I have now, and what Im going to get.
As a 16 year old, thanks so much. I was quite sad and missed my past too! But its a great lesson to look back on the past and think "That was awesome, lets not wish but lets make new memories. Lets live in these days, in the good old days." Thanks Jak, you earned a sub.
I used to worry a lot about growing up because I feel like I missed out on experiences that are so common with other people, but this helped me realize that there isn’t a fixed time where memories can be formed and nostalgia is not exclusively tied to childhood. Thank you so much for making this video I’m so glad I found this.
Hey Jak,
I just wanted to say that I appreciate you for everything you have done on this platform. Normally you motivate us, but I just wanted to say that I see the work you’ve been putting in bro. Keep going man, and never stop inspiring people.
Thank you, for everything.
Thank you brother, that means so much ❤️
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A simple yet effective and clearly heart felt production. I've never seen a video of yours before, but this is inspiring and brings a sense of confidence and reassurance. I like this, thanks for making it man
Your dad would be proud your so successful
Thank you bro, made me realize a lot. I always thought my life was very boring and worthless recently, even trying to replicate "the good old days". It's now not possible anymore, everything remains as memories slowly fading away, and I will try to stop thinking about them every single day and how was everything back then. Your message was awesome.
You're so inspirational Jak. Thank you for guiding me to the right path
No thank you for your support brother ❤️❤️
I just turned 18 this December, and I have to agree it's getting stressful thinking of how different my life will be once I'm through with my teens. I've always kept the mindset that the past is just a reflection of your current self, and that you can use it to really look at who you are, and see what it is you can do presently. What you've lived, what you're living and what you'll live is all yours, so I feel you should never be jealous of any given time of your life. I'm happy to see there are more out there close in age to me that believe something similar. I also agree it's still a great idea to look back on old times, but also to recognize that old times can be used as the ground from which golden new times can grow. Reminisce, ponder, but also persevere.
Same here
Same
great perspective , i get that looking into past for the mistakes u do , but i belive that u should not regret those mistakes as they are stepping stones to the urself now
@@saravananjeeva5258 100% agree, it's best to learn from mistakes rather than agonize over them. Pick yourself up from low points mentally like you would if you were knocked down physically.
This actually touched my heart. I wasted almost 2 years on something that never worth it and look. It’s already 2024 without even realising. It’s really true to live at your fullest and keep enjoying the childhood till it lasts. This almost 2 years could have been something better, something that would have matter and keep it as a great memory till I am older. Past is in the past. How much I wished that I haven’t wasted my limited childhood on that thing. We can’t undo past, but we can continue the story, our future. Don’t let people or anyone to waste your childhood. You’ll just realise later that you should have not care and get over it, but it will be too late. Life is a challenge indeed.. My friend, if you read this and can relate on my story, open your eyes and don’t do the same mistake I did and don’t waste years on bad past memories. When we are older we need to look back and remember good and unforgettable memories. So, my friend, live your childhood with happy memories and leave past in the past. Future always holds changes, it matters on how you decide to do it. Stay safe and all good to you! ;)
You made the rest of my day better with this video. İ can't pay back that but. Thank you so much
13 to 18 years old? Bro, I’m about to turn 24 in a couple of months and I really didn’t know how much I needed to heard what you had to say in this video, thank you, you’re a very wise young man and you’re going to big places, I’m very proud of you, happy new year 2024 and thank you again!! 🤝🤜🤛
I’ve gone through these EXACT thoughts and remissions so many times. It sounds stupid as I’m only 14 and have much more to go. But nostalgia is nostalgia and it always hits the same. I’ve been stuck up in this nostalgia for a couple months now and you have helped me see it clearly. Thank you. You have incredible talent in seeing through deep worldly issues and I would love to see more in the future. Easy subscribe from me. ❤❤
im 14 and 'm going through the same thing, and this whole time I've been thinking ugh I'm so stupid in only 14 what am I doing, why am I like this but yes, nostalgia always hits hard and this comment section really helped me see that I'm not the only 14 year old feeling this and you're not the only 14 year old feeling this. idk but knowing that just helped somehow ❤
dont wory, its not stupid.
@@starportolko Thankyou bro
@@MariamawitAfework-dt5od ❤️
2:32 This is something I keep asking myself. I really do miss the old days, but I never think to myself to be happy because they happened. Thank you for reminding me of this.
This was honestly beautiful to watch. Recently I, myself have been thinking and worrying about whether I have actually lived or not, but thanks to this video, I'll be sure to find all the beauty in the world we are embracing right now. Lots of kudos to you, Jak.
Thank you brother, the past is simply a school, remember that 👊
Its really a relief to know that there are other people feeling the same way, as harsh as it might sound. Im turning 18 in a little over 2 months and ive been looking back at everything so often now, and its been breaking me apart. Its almost every night now before i go to sleep i think about everything, all the friendships ive had throughout my life, all the relatives ive lost, and memories with them will just stay memories. I have lost my uncle to suicide in summer 2021, thinking back to my childhood reminds me of him, and he reminds me of my childhood as he was my only father figure. I really dont want to live in the past, and i hate the feeling of sitting alone in a dark room, just staring at my monitor and thinking how happy i was. How does it relate to this video? Youre right, you are right, because i think about 2022 which was such an amazing year for me despite what happened a year before with my uncle, and i look back to that year too, i did last year, and ill probably look back to 2023 too, and itll pain me because i feel like all that time i take for granted just reminiscing about the past that cant be changed. I really hope ill find happiness in the present and stop thinking about how good the past was. Nostalgia is a deep feeling. Thank you for this video.
I understand your thoughts. I’m finding it incredulous to be faced with an onslaught of comments showing how many people in our age group feel the same way, that we can communicate on a level that isn’t so superficial and is deeper than I expected. I have thought a lot that due to the ways I might overthink, no one will exactly understand me, and that is a sad aspect of truth to swallow. A truth I don’t think we should completely swallow. I’m glad you came to the conclusion to pursue the present, as it is in the current moment that I suppose we can be our utmost authentic selves. I wish you luck in garnering fulfillment and happiness throughout your life.
I just turned 17, this video is something that should be shared to everyone, you really made a difference =)
Im 17, about to turn 18 in march and it's... hard, honestly. My childhood wasn't all sunshine and rainbows, but if I could describe it it was majorly bittersweet with times that I'd like to go back to even if I wasted a few years away or had to suffer through isolation from growing up in a foreign country.
Senior year of highschool in particular has been kicking my ass too. College applications are a bitch and when you're not ready, expectations are going to hit you like a truck.
I love the message that you're sending out, but it's also important that when you live and cherish the current moment; you should also be striving to do your best. Every day at a time, little by little. Because eventually all of that effort adds up and you'll be better off for it.
Cherish your good days, but also don't forget to live with purpose and a goal. It's fine, even if it's small- so long as you're improving with something you're passionate about changing.
I've never seen a video of yours before, but man I needed this. I turned 17 on the 27th of this month and I've been just missing the times when life was easier, but I see now that it's about cherishing those memories so I can continue living my life. Thank you, and I hope to see more of your videos popping up in my feed soon.
Happy late Birthday.
I teared a bit and you've taught me the greatest lesson that i needed to hear Jak.
Thank you so much, seriously man..thank you! ❤️
Much love brother, thank you ❤️❤️
Jesus Christ I've been fearing the future so much (I'm 14) recently due to stress from school and my battle with depression and I needed this so much. Thank you so much man, I really believe what you're saying and think things might just get better
Why do you have depression at 14?
@@ethantasti2521dude with how the world is today its become normal for 14 year olds to jave depression.
@@ethantasti2521 Simple answer: The world is FUUUUCKEEEEDDDDD up
Try to enjoy high school man, it's stressful but goes by so fast. I'm a senior now and felt like I was 14 yesterday.
@@mank9041 I second that
I’m 13, I’ve been looking back for years now because of how hard it’s gotten. My family at the edge of being ripped apart, my friends leaving me, not able to go outside and enjoy life again and being lonely. I’ve always try to live like there’s no tomorrow everyday so that maybe in the future I can look back and not feel so lonely. My parents always want the best for me but I can’t experience the best in life, I don’t know how to confess my feelings, I don’t know how to make a conversation nor connection, I can’t even keep a normal relationship with my family that don’t live with me.
The ones who really taught me how to do things to help me grow socially were my friends that my parents wouldn’t “approve” of, but after this video I know now to rely on the future and not the past.
Thank you.
Finished high school and turned 18 this year, and honestly it was and still is too overwhelming especially looking back at all that is lost. I heard some of the things you said in the video which were similar what i told myself during this time and it was helpful. I'm glad you uploadedd
You’ll be alright, we all will, well maybe not me but you will be
@@emma6648Thank you! I hope you will be too ❤
As I'm applying to college, I really feel this shit bro, I turned 17 not too long ago and I can already feel this but I also feel alive, I can't wait to see what my future holds so I guess that what I'm trying to say is thank you for this, I really needed something to ground me and this has done it, good luck out there, apparently everything just gets better so I hope whoever is reading this the best.
Hopefully you succeed man, and have a great high school graduation!! I'm 17 as well, so fellow 2006 birthday. Been reading lot comments with this video. Lot of inspiring stuff
@@Noahwarriorsfannever knew i could met our fellow 2006 people in this video, feel like their none any
Thank you Jack for everything, my dad also passed this year in the same month as your one. And your helping me keep my head up and remember the good things in life. You helped me fix my old bad habits and thanks for the motivation you give me every day so I can hit the grind more, I can’t thank you enough
I’m so sorry brother, I am sure your dad is proud of the man you are today, keep your head high, your future is bright ✊❤️
Never had someoneel as relatable as you and your absolutely right that we should live in the present life and be grateful
My man, I really needed this as I felt like my life wasn't that fulfilling, but this video really opened my mind. Thanks Jak for trying to save Gen z.
Now we gotta save gen alpha and possibly gen beta
Gen Z doesn’t need saving. They’ll turn out just fine.
Glad it helped bro, let’s rebuild our generation together 🤝❤️
@@Rhycizeeeh…
This was helpful, I’m 17 and have had a rough time with mental illness that really made me question so many times if I should even continue life, missing the past and my old friends was always something that weighed me down and made me feel more hopeless, and it’s nice to remember that I can man today a happy memory in the future if I push through, It’s hard to get the motivation to remind myself I’m still alive and breathing and that I can fix things wrong in my life but this video was a good sign to me ❤
i hope you are doing good
I’m 16 turning 17 this year. I really needed this video. I need to start looking towards the future with happiness.
Same, just stay away from girls
I’m 14 and high school has been tough. I lost a friend recently and I look back at all the times we spent together and miss those days. But the quote “Don’t be sad it’s over, smile because it happened.” Really changed my view on it. Thanks man!!!
I had just been dwelling in my past before watching this… I think you’ve saved me, Jak… I’m still young and in highschool. I thought I couldn’t live as a good a life as I did when I was little; but now I see I’m in good time right now… Thank you, Jak!! Thank you so much!! 💚
You are brother, these are the good old days right now. Keep livin in the moment ❤️❤️
God bless you, Jak… ❤
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened" - Dr. Seuss
This video hit me extra hard as two of my friends and I stayed up until 3am playing a video game just last night. It was the first time any of us were up that late in awhile and we were all about to pass out. Listening to your similar experience made me excited for when we can have that same bond where we reminisce about or time together.
Value those times bro, you never know when they’ll be your last, thanks for your support my brother ❤️
just turned 18, ill admit i did not expect my life to turn out the way it is, i have been dwelling on my "past" for a good few years, wishing i could go back, to recreate those memories with those people, though i never realised just how much i was missing in the present, how much time i couldve been spending with my loved ones near, I have been so selfish honestly putting my "past" experiences on a pedestal while letting my present pass me by :( thankyou for this wakeup call ❤.
as a 15 year old who is living in the past, this really hit me and inspired me to get out of that mindset. around this time last year, a lot of good things were happening so i’ve been constantly reminiscing about those times. but i need to remind myself that there’s so much to look forward this year. this video has really helped me change my way of thinking.
as a 14 year old who has lived with these thoughts of almost grief for the moments that I’m not going to experience the same as I did when I was younger, I find this a very helping philosophy rule, I’ve never heard about using it as motivation but I know that if I’m gonna spend all this time dwelling in the past then I’m not gonna mentally have enough room for everything that’s yet to come, thank you for your words
This hit me really deep. I literally shed a tear watching it. I turned 18 on November and realized that my life isn't the same anymore. I gotta focus on college and my career, the responsability of my work, car insurance. Basically expenses, and what I'm gonna do with my life. I remember the old times vividly and I'm glad I lived them. Like you said, we didn't have any worries whatsoever. It was all fun. Playing with our friend in the neighborhood, going to the park, to each other's houses, then play past bedtime on weekends 😢. I still play with 2 friends from the OG group (we've lost contact with the rest because of certain events) and we recently talked about how fast time passes, and how things used to be before. It was a good talk.
I'm glad RUclips recommended me this video. I really needed it. Thank you for it.
Don't be sad because it ended, be happy because it happened. Those memories are what shaped us and made who we are today. Stay strong guys ✊️
Bro is spitting more facts then a professional motivational speaker
Fellow 17 year old here, and i gotta say, thank you so much for this video. It was an eye opener for me, because I've just been so scared of what's gonna happen in the future -- new friends, college, responsibilities abd constantly thinking about the good old days. Lots of love💕
18 year old here i like how the recommendations know our age
I’m 12 and this did hit something, I was thinking like, yeah, these are the good old days. Very inspiring words man, thanks for sharing this with us.
As an overthinker and a dweller, I think all of us dwellers and overthinkers really needed this piece of advice. I have been living in the past, just like some of us have. And to know that it's possible to get out of this rabbit hole really helped a lot.
Keep up the great work!
Frrom Melbourne, down under.
A 13 year old here. I'm really grateful that this video popped up in my recommendations. I've been drowning in the past and nostalgia keeps on hitting me like a truck. But this video genuinely just helps me push on further, I honestly feel like I want to enjoy life even more. I'm thankful I came across this video, and I'm sure many others are thankful too.
same im 13 too
me too!
Such wise words that I actually needed to hear as a fellow senior in high school. Thank you for this. The reality check I didn't even know I needed.
Wow. This hit hard. I’m only 12 years old, soon I’ll be 13, but I really needed this. I’ve always been thinking about my elementary school days and how I might lose my friends in the future when we go to different high schools but at least I have them now. And I should focus on the now instead of the past. This message was amazing!
Dont wory, you will not loose good friends, you will loose the bad ones, but true friends will always be here for you.
@@starportolko thanks bro 😼🫵
This dude is literally free therapy I swear watching this video it reminded me of when I was young. I’m currently 14. It reminded me of when I was nine or 10 but then I realized there’s no reason to look back when my life is just as good as it was back then right now thank you brother.❤
2:32 You're wrong. You weren't sad because you had this much fun, you were sad, because your brain subconsciously felt that you're never gonna have this much fun again, even if it may not be true.
Hey Jak, How's it goin bro?. Thanks for what you have taught me today. You are such an inspirational person. Your influence, throughout the year has helped me a lot in being in my supremacy.(Old days that motivate you.) Once again thank you so much.
I’m well brother how are you? Glad to see you’re finding value in the videos ❤️
Doing 1 pushups per like!
6 pushups done
I started watching this video when you were at 999k subscribers and now your at 1 million, congrats my man. May god bless you even more
I remember those times, as well, I may not have made any friends from gr 1 and 2, by having my friends from grade 4, 5, 6 is just nostalgic beyond belief. And yes, I felt the burden of realizing that I’ll never go back, all the games I’ve played, and the ones I played to get over break ups, re visiting them is just so cool and I couldn’t have ever denied it whatsoever. W Vid Jak💪💪🔥🔥
Thanks for your support bro, I can definitely relate to you 🫶
I’m doing 10 push-ups for every like this comment gets
DO IT
@@BonnieTheBunnox bro what do you think I’m doing rn💀
DO IT
1170 my friend, chop chop
Hi
Thank you for this video. I really need it. :)
I had initially thought that this would be yet another video that talks about how important it is to treasure the time we have as youths but I really love that this actually has the opposite message in a way. It stops me from feeling the pressure to comprehend how lucky I am to live as a carefree teenager and hopefully will stop me from seeing every joyful thing to be something that I will look back on with melancholy, because you're absolutely right- why would i be sad about having fun?
Honestly I’m 14 years old (born in 2009) and I have no fun to look back on. I wake up and go to school with all my friends being happy about good grades being pretty and having cute relationships and having many friends while I’m ugly suck at school and don’t have many friends (like 2 or 3 which aren’t close to me) cause I’m too shy to talk with anyone and get a full on panic attack and cry like hell afterwards when I even try to start a conversation.
At Tennis it’s the same. I don’t have fun, nobody likes me but I can’t quit cause I feel like I‘ll regret quitting after playing Tennis for 11 years. I start Sh because people in the Tennis club think I’m arrogant when I’m simply shy and introverted but too emotional on the field.
Then I’m at home watching TikTok and listening to music while reading fanfics and fangirling over Han Jisung or Lee Minho when I’m supposed to study so I fail every test but I can’t get myself to study while my friends are out vaping and drinking while having thousands of guys around them in the city of Frankfurt and still being able to get straight A‘s cause they’re smarter than me. *I know I’m yapping but I need it rn*
But I used to be as smart as them but since I had a longboard accident where I flew 2 meters head towards a stone in summer of 2022 my grades dropped from A‘s to D‘s and I completely forgot my Latin and French knowledge which I now wasted half of my childhood on.
So no I won’t look back at 2024 I see it as the “good old days“
I needed this so much! Thank you Jak! I'm 17 as well. I too often contemplate about such thoughts and sometimes just drown into the nostalgia. The way you said everything is so refreshing.
Appreciate you brother, I mean it ❤️
i literally had this hit of nostalgia a few days ago and told my self everything he just said in this video. This guy is one of the best youngsters out there
Haha thank you brother just doing my best ❤️
As a 14 year old girl I really needed this. Thank you!