80 Year Olds Share Their BIGGEST Mistakes

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  • I ask retired seniors in their 60s, 70s, and 80s what their biggest mistakes and regrets are, how it feels to be their age, what advice they'd give to someone younger than them, and so much more. Filmed in Montreal, Canada, and New York City, USA.
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  • @Sprouht
    @Sprouht  Год назад +1048

    What is the biggest lesson that YOU have learned that you would like to pass on to a stranger? Drop it below!

    • @migueltlg
      @migueltlg Год назад +437

      comfort kills you, dont live to only be happy, learn to enjoy problems and live your present day

    • @ElEcodelLoco
      @ElEcodelLoco Год назад +122

      Don't worry about the result, just focus on making it with love

    • @fremont111
      @fremont111 Год назад +125

      I would say be curious about people older than you, they have a LOT to offer. I agree with the lady who says you don't get much attention as a woman as you age, this is true. and men our age are out looking for younger/hotter. Bummer.

    • @lindagarcia8826
      @lindagarcia8826 Год назад +22

      What words of wisdom do you treasure most from your parents or guardian?

    • @jaughnekow
      @jaughnekow Год назад +85

      Have high hopes, have lower expectations and do your best ☺️.

  • @Georgeanne17
    @Georgeanne17 Год назад +13455

    My Dad got a PhD in his 40s, wrote a book in his 50s, started a business enterprise in his 60s and is heading toward 70 and is calm, fit and healthy. He told me that compared to the Earth we are children, there is no such thing as old age, it’s how you feel and live.

    • @minkycat66
      @minkycat66 Год назад +101

      Nice

    • @kelleychilton2524
      @kelleychilton2524 Год назад +166

      That's great, I like to hear those stories.

    • @millie9814
      @millie9814 Год назад +28

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ this

    • @maestrothemage6063
      @maestrothemage6063 Год назад +112

      That's amazing. Praying that everyone who sees this will experience similar success in their own lives.

    • @JohnR77
      @JohnR77 Год назад +65

      The body gets old but if we do not have any aches or pains I feel like I am in my mid 20's.

  • @SummaGirl1347
    @SummaGirl1347 Год назад +10097

    My mother died of cancer when she was 48. On her deathbed she offered her regrets: "I hate that I spent so much time at work and didn't get to know my children. I hate that I spent so much time dieting and didn't get to eat my favorite foods. I hate that I spent so much time worrying about whether the house was clean. I hate that I spent so much time worrying about what people who didn't care about me thought about me. Just have a peaceful life; nothing else matters."

    • @birdlover7776
      @birdlover7776 Год назад +169

      Thank you 🙌

    • @thebign8886
      @thebign8886 Год назад +151

      Great advice

    • @Jane5720
      @Jane5720 Год назад +351

      She wanted you to know that and she didn’t want you to make the same mistakes

    • @Portia620
      @Portia620 Год назад +108

      Truths and I’m so sorry. 🙏😢

    • @DeityCloud
      @DeityCloud Год назад +48

      Thank you

  • @jayr.617
    @jayr.617 2 месяца назад +163

    The nurse who said we don't have to be happy all the time nailed it.

    • @Merlin-wo1kj
      @Merlin-wo1kj 19 дней назад

      @@RURALWORLD-fe7eu they are addicted to instant gratification...

    • @steelearmstrong9616
      @steelearmstrong9616 18 дней назад +1

      Life is not about happiness, it’s about survival

    • @MoncefMerabti
      @MoncefMerabti 16 дней назад

      Its about the mode​@@steelearmstrong9616

  • @LanceRomanceF4E
    @LanceRomanceF4E 4 месяца назад +484

    Just retired this year…and regretted it within six months. Already traveled the world, no other passions to explore. My job was fun and the money great. I retired because all my friends were retired and thought I was missing something. I wasn’t. Never quit a job you love.

    • @cooldog60
      @cooldog60 4 месяца назад +29

      I have been retired for 18 years. The biggest thing I miss about working is all the people. The second biggest is I feel worthless.

    • @k.p.8955
      @k.p.8955 4 месяца назад +26

      Having a job you loved sounds so nice. I wish more people could say the same. You're so fortunate.

    • @tonyp2865
      @tonyp2865 4 месяца назад +19

      No need to retire, just find another job that suits your current lifestyle. I don't see myself ever retiring.

    • @eleanorcummings9699
      @eleanorcummings9699 4 месяца назад +12

      I retied when I was 77, and have regretted doing so for the past 2 yrs.

    • @pepper1188
      @pepper1188 4 месяца назад +19

      Never retire, too many empty hours.

  • @Dynamic6000
    @Dynamic6000 Год назад +757

    “Not being happy is not the same as being Ill” … “it’s just normal life. Sometimes you’re happy about things sometimes you are not.” That right there is wisdom.

    • @ifuknjk
      @ifuknjk Год назад

      accepts dailan offer to b owner of hotel

    • @kelleychilton2524
      @kelleychilton2524 Год назад +28

      Yep, that comment stuck with me, also. Happiness is not guaranteed. For most of human existence life has been a struggle and happiness was of secondary importance, surviving was the priority. Just within the past 100 years or so has humanity advanced to the point to where daily life has become much easier, with various creature comforts that were unknown to previous generations. Opportunities are much more available to the average person these days. Yet, we have an epidemic where some folks are trying to escape their reality through drugs, alcohol, gambling, pornography, even social media. Strength of character is forged in adversity.

    • @agf1700
      @agf1700 Год назад +9

      Being content in your life is a plus. I can honestly say that as someone in my 60s. I’ve had wonderful highs and a few lows but overall I’m content with my life and there’s a lot to be said for that.

    • @ifuknjk
      @ifuknjk Год назад

      @@agf1700 kidding 2 say content... just so misses r fewer... "I live it my way " is just a song...no choice..u made bad choices

    • @agf1700
      @agf1700 Год назад

      @@ifuknjk English is obviously NOT your first language because your comment makes zero sense.

  • @OscarOffTheCuff
    @OscarOffTheCuff Год назад +4230

    In a world where there’s youtubers going around asking people what their body count is, or what their sexual fantasy is, this type of content is extremely rejuvenating and refreshing. This has substance and I’m using these peoples’ answers as genuine advice and reassurance that I should enjoy my 20’s instead of stressing about life.

    • @angelaoduro7892
      @angelaoduro7892 Год назад +153

      I always wonder why and how humans can focus on such minuscule things like body count and sexual nonsense when there are starving people in the world. Why not go around asking for ideas on how to solve such issue? Or people with no medical access, how can we get together to get medical access to them? Or something simpler like this video that can teach the younger gens about life from the lenses of the wiser. It’s baffling

    • @AnnaleishaMae
      @AnnaleishaMae Год назад +8

      Same. Its wonderful

    • @rheeryder2524
      @rheeryder2524 Год назад +5

      Oscar, me thinks you are wise. 😊

    • @ifuknjk
      @ifuknjk Год назад +6

      spend more time studying

    • @lydia6147
      @lydia6147 Год назад +14

      I think sex is a wonderful and interesting thing, but life advice is fascinating too :)

  • @ibrahimmujahed8000
    @ibrahimmujahed8000 4 месяца назад +87

    One thing that really stuck to me and i learned it from alot of older people is that no matter the worries or what happens, it will be alright over time.

  • @manofweed1
    @manofweed1 4 месяца назад +138

    Think the first guy nailed it. In yourself you don't feel much different at say 66 as you felt at 26, but people around you see tremendous differences.

    • @karya4949
      @karya4949 Месяц назад +2

      Oh thats so sad 😰😰😰

  • @antie111lily7
    @antie111lily7 Год назад +577

    I met a man in his 90s when I was volunteering at a hospital. He played the violin and learned how to play it in his late 60’s. It is never too late ❤️

    • @kirnpu
      @kirnpu Год назад +30

      I'm happy to say that at 67 I learned to crochet this year and am now making little hats and blankets for babies in the hospital. Who knew? It really IS never too late to pick up something new!

    • @teenytinytoons
      @teenytinytoons Год назад +13

      I started my keyboard journey 22 weeks ago and I’m in my late 30’s. I decided I’m going to regret it if I don’t ever learn so I’m shocked I haven’t missed a single week. I put myself on a 10 year journey based on 10mins a day 2-3 days a week. All about incremental progress.

    • @rheeryder2524
      @rheeryder2524 Год назад

      Wow.

    • @kirnpu
      @kirnpu Год назад +2

      @@teenytinytoons Good for you!

    • @ifuknjk
      @ifuknjk Год назад

      jt-names on properties

  • @baileysadlier4769
    @baileysadlier4769 Год назад +1108

    "Never do anything that might cause remorse because remorse is something you cannot repair" .... What a statement!

    • @hirozensarutobi4838
      @hirozensarutobi4838 Год назад +11

      She sounds French but maybe it's just me...

    • @tarlanfreiheit6823
      @tarlanfreiheit6823 Год назад +3

      Thank you bro for your shooting such nice interviews, we are young generation and really need of advise which already crossed life way, life school.

    • @yoshimitsu001
      @yoshimitsu001 Год назад +7

      @@hirozensarutobi4838 Yes, I would say so (I'm French)

    • @MarianoBillinghurst
      @MarianoBillinghurst Год назад +7

      It's another way of saying we have to be in touch with ourselves, understand our values and honor them. Being true to ourselves t is the best way of not having remorse later.

    • @Ultrajuiced
      @Ultrajuiced Год назад +7

      @@MarianoBillinghurst Well, but everyone is changing over time and there will always be some remorse. Being true to yourself today might be a different true after you will have become wiser tomorrow.

  • @traivon3760
    @traivon3760 5 месяцев назад +78

    Most older people have been humbled by the idea of their mortality. As death gets closer, it starts to feel like nothing matters anymore because in 10 years you won't be here. I think its important to take their perspective and meditate on it as much as possible.

    • @vvelvettearss
      @vvelvettearss 3 месяца назад

      i agree with you dude. its hugely important so at the time we feel less afraid. how old are you?

    • @johnbatch9276
      @johnbatch9276 2 месяца назад

      Absolutely bang on

  • @Bonbongirly
    @Bonbongirly 5 месяцев назад +91

    Learning how to manage my time. I wasted way too much time worrying about what other people thought. Turned out they didn’t like me anyway, they are gone and I
    missed out on some of the most precious things in my life. Be brave. You are worth it.

  • @chocsundae4425
    @chocsundae4425 Год назад +571

    I met a woman who looked like she was 55 years old. She was petite and slim. I was surprised to know that she was 94 years old! So I asked her what her secret was because she looked so young. She replied, “I never worried about a thing.”

    • @successartistry3023
      @successartistry3023 Год назад

      Bullshit! It's all genetics. I know of someone who smoked a lot, drank a lot, and got into lots of fights, but still lived till 105 years.
      The universe gives you what it gives you: Some have long lives, some have wealth, some have beauty, some have high IQ's

    • @MentalGrowthBuddy
      @MentalGrowthBuddy Год назад +57

      I believe that!! Cuz stress is so destructive for our (mental) health!

    • @toniocavalari6936
      @toniocavalari6936 Год назад +14

      @@MentalGrowthBuddy
      So true, it's very de-energizing 😞

    • @urban_phantom7750
      @urban_phantom7750 Год назад +30

      How nice to live in a dream world. Can anyone that is sane live without any worries at all? If you were born rich, and with alien DNA, maybe. I never worried about anything - because I was already dead ;)

    • @buckie48192
      @buckie48192 Год назад +6

      I wish I could STOP worrying but I’ve been a worrier since I was a youngster. I was a hypochondriac so they said when I was a child and I’m falling right back into that title and it’s not like I want to, it’s just my makeup I suppose. Although I was raised by my dad he was a worry wart and he would say things like I’m gonna die and I would end up freaking out over stuff he was saying so I think he caused me to be that way but I’m not totally sure and I’ll tell you what if you can live life without worrying then you’re one lucky or shall I say you’re one blessed person because it’s horrible to worry about everything as I do I worry about my health and that’s probably why my health is been suffering for the last seven years.
      If I could change it I most definitely would.
      But right now I have a lot of health issues going on and I’m only 61 years old and I’m about to have surgery on my gums and I am stressing over that and I have leaky gut and any amount of money I have saved is all going towards my health issues and believe me I don’t have much money and I don’t trust medical doctors all they do is push drugs on you without finding the root cause of your problems so I worry about doctors and hospitals and try to stay away from both of them

  • @Hollowsmith
    @Hollowsmith Год назад +1010

    I'm 74 years of age. The two most recurring themes in this video of older peoples' advice for younger people is, "Do not care as much what others think of you.", and "Do not delay doing what you want to do in life." I can say these two pieces of advice are actually connected. In other words, we often delay pursuing our actual passions because we fear judgment from friends and family about choosing a less "regular" path in life. And conversely, we often do things we aren't actually passionate about just to appease the judgment of others. One of the hardest things to do in life is to cross the valley from your social support shaming or judging you for not being who they want anymore, to the beautiful place on the other side where a different social support network arises who love you because of your identity in the life you ACTUALLY are choosing out of passion and love. Life is short. Begin that shift as soon as possible.

  • @christinehall6441
    @christinehall6441 4 месяца назад +69

    My biggest regret is worrying about everything my whole life, which prevented me from appreciating all the good things I had.

    • @AamirKhan-bh7bw
      @AamirKhan-bh7bw 4 месяца назад +3

      I just wasted my most precious years of life just by thinking the same

    • @cdsersd2d
      @cdsersd2d 3 месяца назад +3

      Same here. If I could start again at 18 years old, I would work hard, then play hard and let the cards fall where they may. I would also embrace discipline, because discipline will lead you to success and make your playtime more enjoyable.

  • @mamikiramafoko4095
    @mamikiramafoko4095 24 дня назад +17

    In Africa ,the older you are ,the more the society sees you as the wisest person .
    A lot of older people live their best life,they are so respected and revered!!
    That is the culture I so love.

  • @bobnat2
    @bobnat2 Год назад +2123

    I'm 64 and my best advice is to get fit and stay fit. I was 25 when I changed my entire lifestyle. My friends would give me crap for being so health conscious and say "Why do you do all that, so you can live 5 years longer?" No, that's not why, I did it because I've enjoyed a life of great health and having the ability to do anything physical that I desired. Today I'm 8 lbs heavier than I was at my peak condition and I'm still active. Living long is not the only goal, it's living well and enjoying the abilities that come with being fit.

    • @tubetime39
      @tubetime39 Год назад +65

      Bob Natarell; I got same crap and now they say I am lucky, One 'crap-giver' hasn't walked in 8 yrs on his own, could die any day & is only 3 yrs older than I. I am making plans to travel south to play baseball with my grandson and help him with his practice(ing) and to help out with my 4 yo grand daughter. We have a blast !My siblings (5) are not much better than the one guy I mentioned earlier, with not much energy and seem somewhat depressed. They stay home a lot. I look forward to traveling the country and taking my two bicycles with me. One bike is an electrical assist (that helps me when needed to get exercise, mainlyy when there are hills and/or wind, it has fatter tires to get off the paved/groomed paths more often and I love it !

    • @oemj7147
      @oemj7147 Год назад +23

      I think they are bothered more by the attitude that comes with being "health conscious".

    • @abbylebaddie
      @abbylebaddie Год назад +44

      This is something I'm currently working on at the age of 38. Very encouraging advice :)

    • @PolishBehemoth
      @PolishBehemoth Год назад +22

      I had to screen shot this. Thanks so much bobnat.

    • @raahauge
      @raahauge Год назад +31

      You don't have to wait years to feel the benefit of being in better shape. If I don't exercise for approx. a month, it only take 2-3 weeks of regular moderate running or biking or weight-lifting to feel notably better when I wake up. (I'm 55).

  • @chrisshumate6943
    @chrisshumate6943 Год назад +486

    “I take no medication, I can’t remember when I’ve had a headache, I feel good” god bless him he sounds like such a sweet guy🙏🏼🙏🏼🥺

    • @Antonio_Gallego
      @Antonio_Gallego Год назад +3

      My father in law was just like that, and lived 88 years, most of them good

    • @damianlom6973
      @damianlom6973 Год назад +2

      hes forgot to say that hes also got a sclerosis

    • @christopherstein2024
      @christopherstein2024 Год назад +4

      "I take no madication, I can't remember when I've had a headache, I can't remember the beginning of this conversation."

  • @Priyanka77574
    @Priyanka77574 4 месяца назад +39

    I’m in my late 40s. Not nearly as old or wise as these seniors but the biggest regret I have is worrying so much about aging. If you really invest time and energy into taking care of yourself, aging doesn’t have to be a difficult process. This requires being brutally honest with yourself about how healthy your diet really is, if you’re really exercising as much as you should (cardio is not enough! You need to weight lift), how well you cope with stress etc. You can get away with “abusing” your body in your 20s but it really does catch up with you in your 30s and especially 40s.

    • @pepper1188
      @pepper1188 4 месяца назад +3

      The majority of people in my family died in their 50s. So I literally live for today comma nothing is guaranteed

  • @L5player
    @L5player 4 месяца назад +38

    Once you're in your 60s and beyond, you suddenly look back and wonder how so many decades could have passed since you were born, and it takes you by surprise. Well, as they say, days have a way of creeping into lifetimes. It'll happen to all of us.

    • @scottgebow6539
      @scottgebow6539 4 месяца назад +2

      I’m 67 and know exactly what you’re saying.

  • @essanjay8604
    @essanjay8604 Год назад +370

    I love what that guy said about feeling like the same person looking out .... but then being shocked when you see yourself in the mirror. That's the ageing experience in a nutshell.

    • @dogsarefun2
      @dogsarefun2 Год назад +4

      LOL, looked great till I put my reading glasses on and looked in mirror!

    • @dabeezkneez8716
      @dabeezkneez8716 Год назад +3

      Ditto! That's me.

    • @ThoseBackPages
      @ThoseBackPages Год назад +4

      could not agree more. i was mind blown by that (true!) statement.

    • @lisaahmari7199
      @lisaahmari7199 Год назад +21

      I tell twenty year olds I meet this exact same thing. It is a surreal feeling because on the inside, the mirror inside your mind, you are the same person you were at twenty, just with loads more experience. When you are young, you think you are going to feel like a totally different person when you hit old age, but you don't. I think people over 60 should wear a badge with pix of their 25 year old self on it. THAT's who you are talking to...not the person with grey hair, wrinkles and dentures...that picture is who that person is still, on the inside. My 101 year old Gram says the same. 😅

    • @essanjay8604
      @essanjay8604 Год назад +10

      @@lisaahmari7199 Oh to be back in a 20 yr old body with the wisdom gained at 60 - wouldn't that be something?

  • @tomgabel99
    @tomgabel99 Год назад +631

    Days before my father passed away, he said: "Life goes by in a flash - just a flash." He was so right. One minute you're at high school - next minute you're 30. It just sneaks up on you. And you think: Wow, where did the time go?

    • @ukLz666
      @ukLz666 Год назад +18

      Time - Pink Floyd

    • @TyTimeIsAwesome
      @TyTimeIsAwesome Год назад +62

      I swear it was just 2 years ago I was walking to elementary school, smelling the freshly cut grass in the morning and already thinking about what game I was going to play after school. Now I'm 34 and it's all work work work.

    • @Gemmarose9012
      @Gemmarose9012 Год назад +45

      Hahaha you’re feeling this way at 30? Wait till 50 is breathing down your neck. Don’t waste your 30’s you’ll never have more energy than you do right now.

    • @bojackkatarn
      @bojackkatarn Год назад +16

      Most people have poor memories. That’s where the time went.

    • @grantbeerling4396
      @grantbeerling4396 Год назад +3

      Listen to 'Time ' no sod it, the whole album; Dark Side of the Moon. We grew up with this warning about not letting life pass you by, and also Disney's 1967 'Bare Necessities' from Jungle Book, live by that and you'll always be in charge. (I'm 59)

  • @jeaniechampagne8831
    @jeaniechampagne8831 5 месяцев назад +137

    I regret not asking questions to those dear souls who have passed on. I would ask my Grandmother what it was like for her when she was a teenager and continuing that conversation until the day she left us.

    • @cooldog60
      @cooldog60 4 месяца назад +14

      I am 76 I always say to myself why I didn't ask my parents and grand parent questions. I have a million now.

    • @stephanieilluzzi7355
      @stephanieilluzzi7355 3 месяца назад +2

      Agree 100% I had intended for all of my Mother-in-law’s grandchildren to sit down with her and do an “interview,” asking her all the questions they would someday not have the privilege to ask. Sadly, she passed expectedly soon, and we never got the opportunity to do so. It’s a great regret of mine. At 69, I guess I should do this NOW with my own children! 😳 That’s a startling realization! Tomorrow is promised to no one. 🥲

    • @Harry-nc7zi
      @Harry-nc7zi 3 месяца назад

      And parents, both of mine died 3 years (ish) ago at 62 I'd love to ask them about their childhood,thoughs & aspirations.

    • @naturalyawd7814
      @naturalyawd7814 3 месяца назад

      Yes, for sure. I have the same regrets. I have family members that live to 100 and older. I often imagine how many stories they could tell when they were alive, I never ask and i will never know. In my early years I was raised by a great grandmother who was born in 1882, past away in 1982. My recent grandmother past away at 102, I learn somethings about her younger years and about her parents, but i didn't ask enough.

    • @lindylou3519
      @lindylou3519 3 месяца назад

      Just the other day I was wishing my grandaddy was still alive to ask him for advice. Then I realized I’m 70 & a grandparent…shouldn’t I know the answers by now? Lol

  • @ggeorge4144
    @ggeorge4144 4 месяца назад +93

    The most important thing in my life was to be my own person. Every hobby that I fell in love with I made my occupation at some point in time. I did still manage to marry and raise a family. But the best advise I gave my children as they were growing up was to do and be what they wanted, not what anyone else wanted. They are all successful and have great families. I followed what I loved at the time and had careers as a auto body repair person who opened his own shop, at 42 years old I became a flight instructor and charter pilot, as I alwyas loved flying. I also had a great love of music and played classical and jazz guitar all of my life since I was 15, so naturally I taught and did some playing in various venues. At 60 I became a minster and started a wedding's business. I married over 800 couples and also had a small church. At the same time I became a DJ and karaokee artist for the weddings business. After I retired I started a small home repair business to make a few extra dollars. I had always done my own repairs so I made a few extra dollars to supplement my SS checks. My best advise at 81, do what you love and the money will follow. You will also die happy, although I am not in a hurry.

    • @edmourgagnon1504
      @edmourgagnon1504 4 месяца назад +1

      Well... that was pretty stupid...

    • @prathyusha5393
      @prathyusha5393 4 месяца назад +8

      WOW! That is a life well lived!❤

    • @Sunny-jz3dy
      @Sunny-jz3dy 4 месяца назад

      What is wrong with you?! Lol

    • @Sunny-jz3dy
      @Sunny-jz3dy 4 месяца назад +5

      That is awesome!

    • @stephanieilluzzi7355
      @stephanieilluzzi7355 3 месяца назад

      @@edmourgagnon1504Just curious: how can it be “stupid” to have lived a life which enables you, at 81 years old, to say you can die happy?! @ggeorge4144

  • @Lothrean
    @Lothrean Год назад +406

    I asked the 101 year old grand grand mom of my best childhood friend what advice she has for me. She said: „Never say impulsive things to your loved ones in anger, because you can never take them back.“
    Its true, the pain you cause will stay with them forever.

    • @FaithHopeLoveAndPeace
      @FaithHopeLoveAndPeace Год назад +4

      I Love This

    • @jimc4839
      @jimc4839 Год назад +7

      That is my biggest regret. It haunts me. My oldest son was the victim. We are very close now and I have apologized many times and have told him he is a better man than any I have met. Nevertheless it haunts me.

    • @jinminetics599
      @jinminetics599 Год назад +3

      Just know that he loves you and understand humans are not perfect. He's also aware you love him and he cherishes that even if he can't express it in words.

    • @Lothrean
      @Lothrean Год назад

      @@Neil-ht8fv together we learn: Trees good, military bad!

    • @jimc4839
      @jimc4839 Год назад +1

      @@jinminetics599
      Thanks

  • @winterblommetjie
    @winterblommetjie Год назад +604

    My dad is 81 years old he worked as a marine engineer and travelled a lot because of his job, in his 60's he retired then he studied Biblical studies and became a minister and then he be studied to be a priest. Which is now his occupation. Currently he is also learning to play guitar and the piano. He is also writing a book. My dad just never quits age means nothing to him he just focuses on his goals and keeps going I'm so proud of him.

    • @shodapad07
      @shodapad07 Год назад +18

      I want to be like him when I get to his age. Inspiring! Thank you to him and to you for sharing.

    • @skinnydee1886
      @skinnydee1886 Год назад +15

      You do have an amazing dad! Hope you did get his good genes! God bless you both!

    • @tpulling83
      @tpulling83 Год назад +8

      God I wish my Dad was like him

    • @winterblommetjie
      @winterblommetjie Год назад +2

      @@skinnydee1886 thank you so much and yes I'm he has big shoes to fill genes aside lol but I do my very best to always try new things and explore new horizons. God bless and have a beautiful day!

    • @winterblommetjie
      @winterblommetjie Год назад +2

      @@shodapad07 you can do it I believe everyone is possible of achieving goodness and greatness in little things or big things don't let age dictate you. Always keep trying and pushing yourself to live your life to the fullest.

  • @Rahz_Edits
    @Rahz_Edits Месяц назад +6

    I'm on the cusp of turning 60. In addressing my biggest regret I'd like to offer young people my best advice. I made the mistake of thinking something was wrong with me because I wasn't like everybody else. It affected my self-esteem for a very long time and cost me many opportunities over that time span. It took a long time before I realized I had a lot to offer the world by being the real me. Though the sum of your experiences in life will shape your character, you were born exactly as you were meant to be. Embrace the real you.

  • @gonnahavemesomefun
    @gonnahavemesomefun 7 месяцев назад +18

    Not worrying is the biggest thing we can all do, and possibly the hardest to do. It's the only thing I regret. And I still do it. Damn it.

  • @princepeterwolf
    @princepeterwolf Год назад +574

    "Never do anything that causes remorse, because remorse is something you cannot repair" that brought me to tears, that's how profound it was

    • @ckp2ator389
      @ckp2ator389 Год назад +23

      Yes. I'd say make sure you develop (or reinforce) a code of ethics in your character which informs decisions, then you'll have less of a chance of being remorseful.

    • @phantomsinthemist
      @phantomsinthemist Год назад +6

      I would just never do anything then

    • @ronizielinski4048
      @ronizielinski4048 Год назад +23

      You can repair it by doing good deeds that eventually carry their weight higher than your bad deeds. Don't ever give up folks. We got this.

    • @kelleychilton2524
      @kelleychilton2524 Год назад +10

      Your own actions, or inactions, are more likely to cause you harm than what someone else may do to you in your life. There are exceptions, of course, but you're more apt to step on your own foot than for someone else to do it.

    • @youtube_chaplain
      @youtube_chaplain Год назад +6

      WARNING!!! HELL IS REAL !!!!! Where will you go when you die? We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus Christ loves you and He died for our sins. If we will repent of our sins and put our trust and faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and we will be saved. ROMANS 5:8 Even when we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

  • @EricsonDomingo-yu1ui
    @EricsonDomingo-yu1ui Месяц назад +6

    Talking to old people is like finding a treasure. May God take care of them.

  • @Yosetime
    @Yosetime 9 месяцев назад +17

    One thing I have learned since the age of 50, as I was waiting to become wiser, I realized that the only wiser I got was that I didn't repeat the same mistakes. But I do have new mistakes to make. But now I don't really care if I made the wrong choice, because I know it will pass and I will fix it and I don't give a hoot what people think of me. You can only please yourself.

  • @GK-sz4ir
    @GK-sz4ir 11 месяцев назад +1865

    "If you are a good person, some-how everything turns out to be good". This is one of the most under rated advice.

    • @loveishappiness7330
      @loveishappiness7330 10 месяцев назад +57

      I think it is not that simple actually. You need to be far more deliberate and intentional as life goes by so fast.
      You can be a good person and make poor choices, so it’s about making good choices every day.
      Love is the key!
      Love yourself, love others. Be authentic. Know your value.
      Choose good relationships. Be mindful of toxic people. Look after your heart above all else. 🌸

    • @tomdowning9358
      @tomdowning9358 10 месяцев назад +30

      @@loveishappiness7330 It is even simpler. Look, there is no good or bad choices. There is only choices you make. If you are good person, every choice you'll make will turn out just fine. I don't think you're there just yet but you will eventually get there. Everything else you describe actually makes a good person.

    • @stacysmith7387
      @stacysmith7387 10 месяцев назад +13

      To me it means that even when life deals you a bad blow, be kind, have positive thoughts, and keep on persevering.

    • @jimbaker5110
      @jimbaker5110 10 месяцев назад +16

      “Good” is a subjective term and has a different meaning for everyone.

    • @ilduckk
      @ilduckk 9 месяцев назад +13

      when I behave well towards other people and help them, they do not appreciate it, they just use it and do not help in return when I ask for it, or they completely deceive and that's it

  • @barissu2714
    @barissu2714 Год назад +458

    I am so impressed about how good they are at expressing themselves. Not all people get wise like that as they get older.

    • @peternicholsonu6090
      @peternicholsonu6090 Год назад +13

      Yes I agree. I took up outreach work when I was 15 (60yrs ago) and learned the best way to help someone is to listen very carefully to them first. I was so impressed by those folks who thought carefully first before speaking.

    • @BeautifulJ
      @BeautifulJ Год назад +2

      True 👍🏻

    • @sanyun1257
      @sanyun1257 Год назад +1

      ​@@peternicholsonu6090 I learned from you🫡

  • @ignacioanaya3403
    @ignacioanaya3403 4 месяца назад +13

    Keep active, don't smoke, don't drink and have fun!!! best advice ever!!!

  • @MattsCradleTV
    @MattsCradleTV 3 месяца назад +19

    I love the straightforwardness of these people. Worth watching over and over again.

  • @missrajah9682
    @missrajah9682 Год назад +320

    "sometimes ur happy about things and sometimes ur not happy about things... and that's normal life." true words of wisdom 👌🏾

    • @animetime5173
      @animetime5173 Год назад +6

      Life is not all about Happiness, and that's the reality that most of us can't accept or realize

    • @goesfarfliesnear1447
      @goesfarfliesnear1447 Год назад

      I agree. There's so many of us who can't just sit with things or be silent. It's all about distraction and yes, life is good and bad. I had a rather frustrating shopping day at Walmart today but also had a great conversation with an elderly man in the housewares section. That's life! Isn't it great?

  • @dooza
    @dooza Год назад +467

    "It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own." --Marcus Aurelius

  • @leanderrowe2800
    @leanderrowe2800 4 месяца назад +44

    I am a single mother brought up two great kids. My biggest regret in my whole life was and still is my marriage. I am happy and relieved that it was over years ago. Only after a bad marriage that I appreciate my happy and free single life.

    • @AamirKhan-bh7bw
      @AamirKhan-bh7bw 4 месяца назад +2

      BUT I m sad being unmarried because I feel alone and I want a partner

    • @CoeThomas
      @CoeThomas Месяц назад +1

      destroying a family and ruining a man is nothing to regret in our base society

    • @Kjane32
      @Kjane32 Месяц назад +1

      Amen...

    • @Chuncy566
      @Chuncy566 28 дней назад +1

      I can well understand what you mean,55 years ago I got devorsed ,I found I couldnt stand to be around that person I married. So glad to be single again I didnt even date for 30 yrs ,never got married again

  • @Crouchy_NZ
    @Crouchy_NZ 6 месяцев назад +21

    If you are 'young' and watched this and it didnt bring a tear to your eye then society is broken... :(

  • @AM.I.INACOMA
    @AM.I.INACOMA Год назад +737

    I’m 34. Yesterday, I spent from noon to 9pm fighting off an anxiety attack because I wasn’t able to complete a work task due to internet issues. Watching this the next morning & all I can say is thank you. To all the people who offered their wisdom…you’ve helped me recalibrate & focus on enjoying the holidays with my family ❤

    • @boatman6865
      @boatman6865 Год назад +46

      I’m 59 and looking back I feel that I always focused too much on the next task or milestone and did not take enough time to enjoy the journey which is what life is actually.
      Enjoy the now would be my advice, things just work out whatever path you choose

    • @1inchpunisher715
      @1inchpunisher715 Год назад +9

      That's what the holidays is all about, family 🙏

    • @rogergardner7740
      @rogergardner7740 Год назад +23

      I am 71 year old male
      Seems like my best advice would be Follow Your Joy
      Whatever floats your boat or spins your prop do that as ong as it isn't hurting your health or illegal
      Bye now worry less

    • @diprefranco
      @diprefranco Год назад

      Mariano, is that you?

    • @smariano88
      @smariano88 Год назад +1

      @@diprefranco Nope, not me, but close enough

  • @Hard_Tackle
    @Hard_Tackle Год назад +265

    Being unhappy is not the same thing as being ill, sadness is just a part of normal life🙌🏽

    • @mcj44
      @mcj44 Год назад +9

      This one hit me the most.

    • @steveneardley7541
      @steveneardley7541 11 месяцев назад +3

      The popular notion that we are entitled to happiness, that sadness is somehow wrong, has led to a nation of zombies on SSRIs, as well as a million divorces.

    • @thecocktailian2091
      @thecocktailian2091 11 месяцев назад

      Dont let the pharmaceutical companies hear you repeat that. A big chunk of their profits is on Psych meds.

    • @ajs96350
      @ajs96350 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@steveneardley7541 Well put!

  • @Bass.Player
    @Bass.Player 4 месяца назад +11

    @ 72 my advice is; don't put off those things you want to do thinking there will always be time. I did everything I wanted to do and now I'm in a wheelchair and have almost no regrets and no feelings that I missed something..

  • @veronica.baker1
    @veronica.baker1 10 месяцев назад +782

    A lot of people have been trapped strongly in the matrix-- Go to school, get a job, and then slave your whole life. Many miss out on life-changing information that could have great effect on their finances. I played with the stock market sometime in 2020, and I was surprised at how well it turned out. I want to put in $109k more into the market. I heard people are making really great returns despite the downturn. Any recommendations?

    • @edward.abraham
      @edward.abraham 10 месяцев назад +3

      Stocks are pretty unstable at the moment, but if you do the right math, you should be just fine. Bloomberg and other finance media have been recording cases of folks gaining over $250k just in a matter of weeks/couple months, so I think there are a lot of wealth transfer in this downtime if you know where to look.

    • @hunter-bourke21
      @hunter-bourke21 10 месяцев назад +3

      It's unfortunate most people don't have such information. I don't really blame people who panic. Lack of information can be a big hurdle. I've been making more than $37k passively by just investing through an advisor, and I don't have to do much work. Doesn't matter if the economy is misbehaving; great wealth managers will always make returns.

    • @Believer292
      @Believer292 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@hunter-bourke21 For real, I have wanted to switch to a wealth manager. Please, could you recommend yours?

    • @hunter-bourke21
      @hunter-bourke21 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@Believer292 My personnel advisor is “Julia Ann Finnicum”. In terms of portfolio diversity, she's a genius. You can look her name up on the internet and verify her yourself. she has years of financial market experience.

    • @rebecca_burns14
      @rebecca_burns14 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@hunter-bourke21 I just googled her name and her website came up right away. It looks interesting so far. I'm going to book a call with her and let you know how it goes. Thanks

  • @karimmiller5441
    @karimmiller5441 Год назад +162

    "Just be a good person. If you're a good person, somehow everything works out to be good." Simple but powerful

    • @iunderstanphotography2780
      @iunderstanphotography2780 Год назад +5

      i hope this works for me

    • @cippyjournals
      @cippyjournals Год назад +1

      @@iunderstanphotography2780 hope it works well for you

    • @EpicIntegral
      @EpicIntegral Год назад

      I would like to think that I’m a good person, but nothing has worked out for me the last few years. I’ve just been bullied, used, abused by everyone that I come across

    • @scintillam_dei
      @scintillam_dei Год назад

      God: NO ONE IS GOOD. NOT EVEN ONE.

    • @scintillam_dei
      @scintillam_dei Год назад

      @@EpicIntegral Someone once said we can't control how others treat us, but we can choose how we respond.
      We can give people what they deserve, which is death ultimiately, but... those who give no mercy shall get none, on Judgment Day.
      As for being taken advantage of, that's happened to mee too. I once gave money to an atheist I met in high school, but he was lying about his situation. I had given him the benefit of the doubt. When it was confirmed that he was lying, since he didn't respect me even after I helped him, and he was demanding I give him more, I just called him a total pice of shit. LOL! I wasn't supposed to do that, but it was satisfying. If they bully you, then avoid them if you can. I gave my ex-wife many chanes to repent, but she had no intention to change. The lying Scambodian kept doing what she did, so when she pushed my hehad back, I snapped and was no longer Mr. Nice Guy. I beat her down. LOL! Dumb feminazi atheist Scambodian bitch thought she could get away with that! I had authroty over her to discipline her, and took that right. That bitch let people smoke near my baby! She wants a slave out of my child! That's the only reason shehas my child! She doesn't love her.... That's my biggest mistkae, was to give pearls to swine. But i DO forgive her... :God demands it. If I don't forgive, I will not be forgiven. But I must discipline those under my authority who are obstinate in their rebellion. Hope that helps. Be nice, but not too nice.

  • @mckamy4711
    @mckamy4711 Год назад +422

    What makes me sad is that younger generations rarely pay older generations much attention or give them much acknowledgement - like the world is designed to prioritise young people that live on a separate plane of existence. I am 23 and I think there is so much life experience and valuable lessons that older people can share but much of it is left untold because people don't have enough deep conversations with them and ask them questions.

    • @HFG98
      @HFG98 Год назад +10

      Im 24 & we’re on the same page

    • @sunday3pm735
      @sunday3pm735 Год назад +27

      That’s not the case in Asia. Older people get a lot of respect and people really pay attention to making sure it was done correctly.

    • @hayjad610
      @hayjad610 Год назад +7

      I’m 24, and I wholeheartedly agree. I only have one grandparent left alive to ask for advice or question for experience. With my parents being my next source of info. So even when interacting with those older than yourself, don’t shove them aside cause you’ll never know what you’ll learn that day.

    • @tparbs
      @tparbs Год назад +5

      Good for you! ❤️ you are my son's age. It is good to know that there are a lot of people in their twenties that still respect those that are older. I find it really sad that too often it's more like, "Okay, boomer".

    • @hayjad610
      @hayjad610 Год назад +4

      @@tparbs it’s sad really. I know me and my best friend were raised on relying with respect and manners to the “yes sir/mam” approach, plus nuns will instill manners into you be it through fear or willpower. So the fact that many my age (not all) don’t see respect to elders are missing out on valuable life advice. They’ll learn eventually when they become the “boomer.”

  • @Kevvywevvy
    @Kevvywevvy 7 месяцев назад +5

    Absolutely Love the wise word's. We need to listen and learn from our elders. Respect. Gen Z , listen and learn, it will help you grow. My biggest regret smoking.

  • @joannegild8001
    @joannegild8001 2 месяца назад +4

    I regret that I didn’t realize much earlier that I could sing well, and act on stage. I had the opportunity when I was 75! Such fun, and so validating!

  • @nancybaumgartner6774
    @nancybaumgartner6774 Год назад +251

    My father was an amazing retired fighter pilot and commercial pilot . His philosophy was , “Do not complicate things . Keep things simple - keep everything simple.”
    He did complex things simply. Best advice ever .

    • @nartarlyiatremaynne1239
      @nartarlyiatremaynne1239 Год назад +6

      I concur with your sentiment 100%♡
      Kalmar Sweden

    • @yingshi7550
      @yingshi7550 Год назад +4

      Couldn't agree more

    • @rj6404
      @rj6404 Год назад +5

      True , Life should b simple but its hard to b simple , don't get me wrong , the wants r still the same , food , shelter & some love, appreciation & we hav still not figured it out .

    • @nadermazari3334
      @nadermazari3334 Год назад +6

      Oh wow! The son of a fighter pilot here! I'm 59 now. My father flew all the Cold War jets in Pakistan back.in the late 1950s and through the mid 1970s. MIGS, American F86s, F104s and some more. Like your father, he became a commercial pilot after retirement and flew the older Boeings, DC10, and the older versions of the 747 "Jumbo Jet. He passed away in 2017 at 80. His philosophy was the same as your father's. I'd like to belive that they have joined their group of hellraisers somewhere out there!😊

    • @nancybaumgartner6774
      @nancybaumgartner6774 Год назад +5

      @@nadermazari3334 they really were a different type of person: humble hell raisers . Dad flew F -102 , F 89 , F106, F101, and I forget the rest . He flew for Pan Am for 20 years then United until 1996 . I am so glad he isn’t around to see what this country , the military, and the airline industry has become . He died at 80 as well in 2015. Super humble , chill , and skilled person .

  • @jakebestname9000
    @jakebestname9000 Год назад +348

    Hearing all the “it’s NEVER too late” stories of people learning instruments, for example, is incredible. Excellent. You KNOW the gentleman saying “music is in me” COULD STILL learn an instrument.

    • @scintillam_dei
      @scintillam_dei Год назад +6

      I'm 34 but have a plan to do an epic work of music despite no experience creating music other than in my imagination. I wouldn't say piece of music, since that would imply it not be complete.

    • @PeterNjeim
      @PeterNjeim Год назад +5

      @@scintillam_dei "piece" in musical speak means a complete work. That's why terms like "masterpiece" exist.

    • @scintillam_dei
      @scintillam_dei Год назад +1

      @@PeterNjeim Piece means part, and to say piece to mean the opposite of piece, is equivalent to saying "sick" to mean "good" or "cool." Some don't mind flipping things around, but not me. I'll stick to my own preferences instead of popular topsy-turvy-ness.

    • @PeterNjeim
      @PeterNjeim Год назад +4

      @@scintillam_dei Edit: typo
      you're committing one of the biggest linguistic fallacies and trying to play it cool, weirdly. It's a standard definition found in the dictionary, being confidently wrong isn't a virtue. The usage of "piece" in this instance means "a piece of work", as in "a single work", *_not,_* as you falsely claim "a piece of _a_ work".
      It's similar to saying "a piece of clothing", or "a piece of advice", or (referring to an article) "a hit piece" or "I wrote a piece about the history of Ronald McDonald".
      Anyways, I'm not going to spend any more time explaining semantics and etymology to someone who's self-admittedly close-minded

    • @scintillam_dei
      @scintillam_dei Год назад

      @@PeterNjeim Wow, you have sand in your vagina because someone has a preference in language where more than one option exists. It's that time of the month, isn't it? LOL!!

  • @redzonegaming1111
    @redzonegaming1111 9 месяцев назад +6

    That’s the thing with life, it’s always that when we are the youngest, we go through crazy hard times, we fight and a lot of things happen that we just take way too seriously but always when we become older and in our final years of life is when we realized how we could of done things better when we were younger.

  • @LosAngelesLaura
    @LosAngelesLaura 9 месяцев назад +5

    These are the coolest older folks I’ve ever seen!!!!!!!!!! ❤

  • @EL-hn6sy
    @EL-hn6sy Год назад +514

    The lack of respect for old people in our society saddens me. It really depresses me to think that one day I'll get older and everyone will see me as worthless.

    • @thedoor5442
      @thedoor5442 Год назад +54

      I'm old and it doesn't bother me because I have a shxx ton of money. The kid that changed the oil on my car asked if I was a Janitor because I have so many keys! I said "No those are for all my houses"

    • @myleshagar9722
      @myleshagar9722 Год назад +1

      I like Zhuangzi and the Useless Tree. When you are worthless, you have nothing to be exploited. Nobody bothers with you, except the government I love it.

    • @Funkywallot
      @Funkywallot Год назад +7

      Not everyone. But there are some that have adopted strange ways of treating people much older then themselves. But its personal not general.

    • @mindgarden7538
      @mindgarden7538 Год назад +5

      Let you ask this. Who would see warren buffet as worthless?

    • @TheCelmap
      @TheCelmap Год назад +12

      @@thedoor5442 good one I love it, I'm working towards to get tons of money as well. I'm 35 and almost millionaire and I already don't give a sh..t what people say no even care what they think about me cause most of them are fcking broke hehehehehe.

  • @pr5pr
    @pr5pr Год назад +154

    It's amazing how much of their advice is about the "ego" or "lower self".
    Perhaps the key to a great life is: Being kind, knowing yourself, following your heart and adding value to the world.

    • @patman2193
      @patman2193 Год назад +2

      Great point

    • @BRIANROSER
      @BRIANROSER Год назад +1

      Perhaps the key to life is rightousness. Literally the point of the bible

    • @loubonnett
      @loubonnett Год назад

      @@BRIANROSER No, the point of the Bible is that the All-powerful, All-Knowing Creator of Everything messed up and now we all have to wait till He decides to fix things, but he's in no damn rush to do that.

  • @lauraelliot5716
    @lauraelliot5716 4 дня назад +1

    When you are young i bet most people never think of death but
    When you get older you appreciate life more.
    Life is full of challenges and it can seem a long time for some but surviving it and growing old is a gift.
    I think there is nothing more beautiful than grandparents who celebrate their anniversaries and 90th birthdays and spend time with their grandkids. ❤❤

  • @rishigupta9671
    @rishigupta9671 4 месяца назад +5

    7:40 Guy had tears in his eyes while reminiscing about his life

  • @davidseo677
    @davidseo677 Год назад +418

    The lady that said she regrets not taking more trips when they were younger with less money really hits home to me. Im 35 now but constantly push off trips bc i cant afford nice trips but instead i should focus on what trips i can afford and do those.

    • @Rumidaan
      @Rumidaan Год назад +25

      Do it that way!!! Traveling does not have to be expensive if you look for good prices

    • @Angela-ne9cy
      @Angela-ne9cy Год назад +13

      Do it!!! I'm 44 and love to travel, whether it's low budget or luxury (I do both). It doesn't matter HOW you do it, just do it!

    • @jurgenkoks9142
      @jurgenkoks9142 Год назад +10

      with cheaper trips i have learnt that more can go wrong because not everything is taken care of for you so instead of worrying about getting stuck somewhere just embrace it and take it as it comes. Maybe your trip will become even better than originally planned or maybe not, then try it next time again. I have made some awesome longterm friends from mishaps during my travels.

    • @pkonyoutube
      @pkonyoutube Год назад +5

      Yes and don’t limit your trips - do the dream trips now, just do them on a shoestring. You’ll figure it out!

    • @bevanbuckwheatshea5520
      @bevanbuckwheatshea5520 Год назад +1

      Go for it.

  • @AprilMoananu01
    @AprilMoananu01 Год назад +403

    I’m 35 and worry way too much about things we’re not gonna care about in 20-30 years. Thank you for this. Such a good wake up call.

    • @legacy4487
      @legacy4487 Год назад +2

      Same!!

    • @glasslinger
      @glasslinger Год назад +8

      Plan for retirement! You may live way longer than you think! It can be wonderful or a broken down hell! It is how you plan for it NOW that determines your fate! (77 and retired for 22 years)

    • @LoukiaLemos123
      @LoukiaLemos123 Год назад

      I feel the exact same!!❤

    • @vegetossgss1114
      @vegetossgss1114 Год назад +12

      The sad thing is that, as a 25 years old guy, I did not learn anything from this video. These people are very sympathetic, but at the end of the day, their advices are common sens. I already don't spend time on social media (except youtube to learn english and other languages), I don't smoke, I don't drink alcohol, I practice sport, I respect people and treat them as I would like to be treated, and I try to live my life to the fullest.
      The only thing is that society is too much wired around work, and spending 5 days a week working during 40 or 45 years is way too much. We should have more time to enjoy our passions and loved one. That's why I do firmly advocate for the 4 days work week.

    • @sparow1211
      @sparow1211 Год назад

      @April Tusitala I will copy the same comment I wrote under the video here. Hope that helps.
      I am 26. I don't have a lot of advice, but one philosophy for life I have derived from my experience is, - Make a short term (whatever you think is short term

  • @EricsonDomingo-yu1ui
    @EricsonDomingo-yu1ui Месяц назад +3

    Treat people as you wanted to be treated. It's gold. This is the teaching of Lord Jesus Christ.❤

  • @Ferocious923
    @Ferocious923 5 месяцев назад +92

    At 51, I've come to realize that money is a tool. I’ve worked so hard over the years to realize that if you don’t make money work for you, you can’t experience true freedom. I’m glad I found that out although it was later in life, but that marked the turning point in my finances.

    • @Christensen554
      @Christensen554 5 месяцев назад +3

      I'm in my late 30’s. Once I get paid, I begin to spend on irrelevant things. I work hard for my money, so I believe I can spend it on what I like. The older I get, the more my perspective shifts. I want to take my finances into consideration and put myself in order before it's too late. How are you doing it, ma’am?

    • @Ferocious923
      @Ferocious923 5 месяцев назад +4

      Herman Jonas is the brain behind my success. I've gotten into a plethora of assets with $14k spread across stocks (options and futures) for the short term and Roth IRA, index funds, and ETFs, for the long term. Now I sit back, and just reinvest at intervals. I’m glad I took the bold step when I did. If not, I’d be living a sad, lonely and broke life.

    • @Denniss20
      @Denniss20 5 месяцев назад +2

      Do not forget that when it comes to the stock market, prices can be erratic, rising and declining quickly, often in relation to companies' policies, which individual investors do not influence.

    • @mendeleyborisov92
      @mendeleyborisov92 5 месяцев назад +3

      @@Denniss20 I agree that the market can be quite unpredictable, but working with Herman has been a game-changer for me. His market insights and strategies are consistently spot-on. It’s not just about profits; it’s also about the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re in capable hands.

    • @Lfgyf
      @Lfgyf 5 месяцев назад +2

      ⁠ How can I reach him, please? I'm buoyed by the good recommendations I’ve come across elsewhere. I need help me with investing. I'm ready to pay for his services.

  • @aaaa8784
    @aaaa8784 Год назад +500

    I really felt bad for those who thought they were worthless bc they were old. I love getting to learn from older people bc not only do I find their stories fascinating, but I can also add anything valuable to my life. Hopefully more older ppl feel appreciated.

    • @TITOFROG1
      @TITOFROG1 Год назад +3

      What you said is so sad and so true. Old people do feel irrelevant in today's times. Don't know why and what caused it.

    • @Spirit365
      @Spirit365 Год назад +1

      yes , at least they move to japan

    • @francispicurro9990
      @francispicurro9990 Год назад

      Thanks treat people the way you want to be treated…

    • @MrsSlocombesPuddyCat
      @MrsSlocombesPuddyCat Год назад +5

      Unfortunately that is the way you are made to feel. I had terrible problems with finding a new job in 2015 because at 45 I was deemed "over the hill". And the younger generations interviewing me were rude enough to mention it.

    • @dominikmoroz9105
      @dominikmoroz9105 Год назад +3

      I'm 20 and I see that a lot of young people are just ignores old people and that makes me sad. C'mon you can learn from them good stuff.

  • @kameshsekar1322
    @kameshsekar1322 4 месяца назад +7

    I watched a few of your videos, I really love the advice from the people. Though everyone lived a different life, I was able to resonate with all they said. I am only 23, I don't know much about life, still trying to learn, yet one simplest piece of advice I would like to give everyone is "Live", live your life to the fullest, experience everything, we never know if we will get a second chance. Learn from everything, it's okay to be a stupid, it's okay to be broken. Talk to people, learn from them, get to know different culture, religions, food, music, ideologies, etc. Live the fantasy that you always long for.

  • @topplacetoLive
    @topplacetoLive 2 месяца назад +3

    Learning from elders is priceless. Thanks for sharing this wisdom-packed video!

  • @ashleykames4877
    @ashleykames4877 Год назад +220

    "It looks the same looking out, but people see you entirely differently. And in today's society, they look at you like your worthless." That was powerful

    • @lavenderhearts101
      @lavenderhearts101 Год назад +6

      Truth

    • @rollingdudes8859
      @rollingdudes8859 Год назад +8

      I was INVISIBLE when I was YOUNG, and I had SO MUCH FREEDOM!!! It is hard when people want to know EVERY DETAIL OF YOUR PERSONAL LIFE!!! When I get older and invisible again, I will regain my FREEDOM!!!

    • @bbgcars
      @bbgcars Год назад +3

      UNLESS YOU PULL UP IN AN AVENTADOR! THEN THEY LOOK AT YOU LIKE YOUR AS POWERFUL AS THE CAR!

    • @6079__Smith__W
      @6079__Smith__W Год назад +2

      I feel that, and I'm 42

    • @maketaco6683
      @maketaco6683 Год назад +5

      @@rollingdudes8859 i was young and good looking, now middle aged and invisible, the invisibility started just a few years ago. It's very uncomfortable, like being a ghost.

  • @jojorey6886
    @jojorey6886 Год назад +129

    One lady hit it. I’m 65 and I told my grandson that one thing I regret is not being kinder to people in my youth. I have much more grace toward people now, understanding that everyone is in a different place and you never know what people are going through so, don’t take everything personal. That’s how I want people to treat me.

    • @dudewhathappenedtomycountr9099
      @dudewhathappenedtomycountr9099 Год назад +9

      We need to build up a certain amount of resilience in order to embody that grace. It takes building perspective to learn why we shouldn't take things personally. The blessings of become mature.

    • @rentslave
      @rentslave Год назад +8

      Don't be too kind.
      People look for easy marks.
      I ruined my life lending out huge sums of money.
      Don't give anybody a shekel.

    • @jojorey6886
      @jojorey6886 Год назад +1

      @@rentslave I’m well aware of that.

    • @Dancing_Alone_wRentals
      @Dancing_Alone_wRentals Год назад

      @@dudewhathappenedtomycountr9099 that was very well put. I'm going to repeat that first chance I get......I'll act like I came up with it too. Maybe have one of those English smoking jackets and a tobacco pipe handy so I look more authentic.
      On second thought, I'll just tell them you said it. I'll still be cool.

    • @jojorey6886
      @jojorey6886 Год назад +3

      @@schmingusss I feel you can be kind and not reduce yourself to the lowest common denominator; becoming as bad as they are. It’s very difficult to rise above it sometimes but very powerful when you do. Money can sometimes take the place of youth when your older; everyone wants to get in your purse.

  • @tcat9558
    @tcat9558 4 месяца назад +3

    I love your videos. I clean for the elderly and ask them the same questions. I've learned so much from my elders. I also help them in supermarkets get food from top shelves and help them load vehicle.

  • @lalithjames6301
    @lalithjames6301 3 месяца назад +4

    Hi buddy
    Right now I am 67 years old when I was 40years old I wanted to do the same thing what you are doing now interview older people and get advice ❤ don’t stop keep up the great work you do . God bless you

  • @alexchernavsky7717
    @alexchernavsky7717 Год назад +522

    Travelling is really something that keeps one's mind active and growing. I travelled like hell starting from late 20's up to my 40's (backpacking in Europe, Asia and my home country , hiking, rafting, some posh business travels). First I did it alone, then with my wife and my kid. Frankly I have spent way too much of my budget on this, my parents and some friends telling me 'oh, you'd rather get a loan, buy a house, a nicer bigger car, stop spending your time and money on this bla bla'.
    Now we're locked up in war torn Ukraine where you can only shuttle between some shops and your home hiding from the russian missile raids (it's that 'meteor' the old guy was talking about) and I'm really happy I did what brought me and my family joy and happiness. We've seen different countries, met different people, lived in different places...Sweet memories somehow help us survive these dark times we're going through now. Life is so short and you never know when that 'meteor' will hit you.

    • @someRandomNameHere
      @someRandomNameHere Год назад +28

      I wish you can continue the safe journey with your family soon...♥

    • @VioletGiraffe
      @VioletGiraffe Год назад +16

      Wow. Greetings from Kharkiv! Слава Україні :)

    • @MarianaMartins_MM
      @MarianaMartins_MM Год назад +11

      Hope you and you're family are okay and can do what you enjoy the most again! Take care!

    • @armeezykunzu7763
      @armeezykunzu7763 Год назад +8

      Pray for you my friend. Thank you for your story. It brings me inspiration. Regards and best wishes from Hong Kong

    • @jackiebejo2404
      @jackiebejo2404 Год назад +3

      Prayers for you and your family Jesus loves you!! Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints-
      Ephesians 6:10‭-‬18 NKJV
      bible.com/bible/114/eph.6.10-18.NKJV

  • @gutsandgrittv5076
    @gutsandgrittv5076 Год назад +82

    “Don’t do anything that creates remorse. Because it is irreversible.” Powerful!

    • @cosminonofrei
      @cosminonofrei Год назад +10

      Nothing is irreversible! I teach people how to break free of regret or remorse, and it can be done if you are still alive as of this moment.

    • @ronizielinski4048
      @ronizielinski4048 Год назад +3

      @@cosminonofrei Agreed.

    • @blackhawk6615
      @blackhawk6615 Год назад +1

      @@cosminonofrei thank you.

    • @youtube_chaplain
      @youtube_chaplain Год назад

      WARNING!!! HELL IS REAL !!!!! Where will you go when you die? We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus Christ loves you and He died for our sins. If we will repent of our sins and put our trust and faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and we will be saved. ROMANS 5:8 Even when we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

    • @superjuice8962
      @superjuice8962 Год назад

      I created a lot of remorse in my past but without it. You would of never learn to be better. Emotions are created for us to do the right and wrong things.

  • @A107S
    @A107S 4 месяца назад +2

    This made me cry. Thank you for your wisdom beautiful people.

  • @kimchee94112
    @kimchee94112 29 дней назад +1

    Decades of priceless wisdom from people who have been around the block a few times.

  • @unbreakable7633
    @unbreakable7633 Год назад +793

    I'm over 70. My biggest regret was not learning a lot earlier in life that my father was right about a lot of things.

    • @cendrizzi
      @cendrizzi Год назад +14

      I'm 40 and feel the same way. I think I found it out earlier because I lost my parents, which leads to a lot of consideration about such things. Even the best of parents are not perfect but what a head start if you are willing to consider their advice and wisdom. While technology and such has changed a lot humans have not, and the human condition is still what rules the world. This coincides with what I find so troubling about the current culture where we are encouraged to affirm whatever idea our children might have about themselves. There is a lot of wisdom that is no longer being passed down and that cannot be a good thing.

    • @muhibkhan6528
      @muhibkhan6528 Год назад +25

      It's not uncommon for people to look back on their lives and realize that their parents were right about many things. It can be difficult to appreciate the wisdom and guidance of our parents when we are young and eager to assert our independence, but as we gain more life experience, we often begin to see the value of their advice.
      It's important to remember that parents usually have their children's best interests at heart, and that their advice is often based on their own experiences and lessons learned. While it's natural to want to forge our own path in life, it's also important to listen to the advice and guidance of those who have come before us.
      It's never too late to learn from the lessons and experiences of our parents, and to honor their memory by living our lives with integrity, compassion, and purpose. By embracing the values and principles that our parents instilled in us, we can continue to grow and learn throughout our lives, and make a positive impact on those around us.

    • @A-M-F-A
      @A-M-F-A Год назад +6

      You realize that at a certain age and you see that they were right from the start, you just didn't want to listen

    • @user-kw5lk7kg2o
      @user-kw5lk7kg2o Год назад +4

      My father was an arrogant bastard who abused me and told everyone he was right. Proves he wasn't!

    • @andredelacerdasantos4439
      @andredelacerdasantos4439 Год назад +1

      Damn, I hear you, but my father is sooo DENSE!! 😩
      Maybe one day I'll come around that.

  • @stiiimes
    @stiiimes Год назад +318

    I've always hated my birthdays, but I just turned 44 last week and looked at it completely differently... I felt fortunate to make it this far. a lot of people I've known were never fortunate enough to make it to their 40s. be thankful for what you have today because tomorrow is not promised.

    • @IAmMisterD
      @IAmMisterD Год назад +9

      I turned 40 on the weekend, and I can't believe where the time is gone . I feel much younger than that and it comes as a shock..wow, 40... But I'm glad I came across your comment. It's a good perspective to have :) Thank you

    • @someone3187
      @someone3187 11 месяцев назад +5

      Thank you, I needed that. I'm 44 turning 45 in a few days. I feel young and still "good-looking", but sad about getting older. Mainly because the dream of getting pregnant is less and less possible and I find it hard to come to terms with this.

    • @sasha48189
      @sasha48189 11 месяцев назад +2

      I can so relate to that at 45,, it’s a big shift,,

    • @johnnyquest9519
      @johnnyquest9519 11 месяцев назад

      It’s not that far if you look at it. Maybe half way

    • @ajs96350
      @ajs96350 9 месяцев назад +1

      I'm right behind you at 43.
      I couldn't agree with you more, many don't get close to us.

  • @Kerberosmukes
    @Kerberosmukes 4 месяца назад

    Hands on full RESPECT! Wise and Practical. Appreciate you all for these enlightening words.

  • @mellow5123
    @mellow5123 3 месяца назад +1

    Sweet. Thank you for taking the time to speak with these pillars of our world.

  • @michelleptybcn
    @michelleptybcn Год назад +125

    My granny died a year ago with almost 102! Until the very end, she was mentally active, optimistic, very caring and she was always in a good mood. She even wanted to travel from the US to Barcelona! I will carry this energy forever in my mind and in my heart. So many learnings from my grandma ❤️ Thank you for this wonderful video!

    • @mewtubeofficial
      @mewtubeofficial Год назад +4

      My grandma was like that too. Most active people I know led a disciplined life with a lot of social interactions.

  • @sammymedina9856
    @sammymedina9856 Год назад +146

    Im 34, this video is a wake up call to be more human more here now than rushing for tomorrow. Makes me feel I need to be more grateful and joyful than stressing out daily for what I dont have yet.

  • @randomguyfromsrilanka
    @randomguyfromsrilanka Месяц назад

    I’m turning 40 in two years. I started watching these videos of seniors telling stories. It’s very valuable, thank you for sharing your stories and experiences

  • @Layingflat
    @Layingflat 7 месяцев назад +1

    I’m 59yo, Now I’m comfortable getting older. Thank you for the video and god bless everyone in it ❤

  • @JR-bj3uf
    @JR-bj3uf Год назад +111

    I am 63. I always tried to please my parents. I went to college, got a "real" job and did everything they thought I should. Mom and Dad are gone now and I realize they didn't actually know anything. I was trained as a diesel mechanic when I was in my teens. I didn't follow that career path. I got a job working in heavy equipment when I was in my 60s and I realize now I would have been very happy following that path. As for regrets I wish I had not let so many opportunities go. If you are young and reading this develop some good habits Develop and exercise program and stick with it. Read a few books. Learn new skills. Talk to new people.

    • @iappreciateyourkindness
      @iappreciateyourkindness Год назад +1

      talk to new people

    • @bf5209
      @bf5209 Год назад +1

      I resonate with the top half of this paragraph. Did you mean when you shifted career paths your parents wanted for you and is regretting it now?

    • @rickmorgan1441
      @rickmorgan1441 Год назад

      @@bf5209 no the opposite

    • @benijen
      @benijen Год назад

      Yeah...I tell the younger generation not to go over 25 pounds pass their ideal weight and if they have gained a lot to not stay at that weight. It will cause disease later for sure.

    • @JR-bj3uf
      @JR-bj3uf Год назад

      @@bf5209 My parents just knew I wouldn't be happy and able to provide for a family as a diesel tech. They pushed me into corporate office jobs where I felt lost and useless most of the time.

  • @Joelswinger34
    @Joelswinger34 Год назад +99

    I am 61 now and I feel the same as I always have. I think that is the thing people do not realize! We look different as we get older but that doesn't mean we ARE different.
    Also, don't assume anyone is wise or not wise based on their age. Plenty of people get older without ever really learning anything, and plenty of younger people are thoughtful and wise.

    • @akosuakoranteng3327
      @akosuakoranteng3327 Год назад +5

      That’s beautiful, what a nice nuanced view!

    • @paultaylor7570
      @paultaylor7570 Год назад +4

      I'm 54 those and those are great points Lena. Funny some days I feel in my 20's and other's I imagine I'm in my 70's. Time has a way of reminding us..

    • @prime2955
      @prime2955 Год назад +5

      I've seen 5-year-olds showing more responsibility and good sense than some 50-year-olds.

    • @Katarina23
      @Katarina23 Год назад

      So true. This is something i realized after growing up. Not all old people are wise which is really sad

    • @youtube_chaplain
      @youtube_chaplain Год назад

      WARNING!!! HELL IS REAL !!!!! Where will you go when you die? We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus Christ loves you and He died for our sins. If we will repent of our sins and put our trust and faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and we will be saved. ROMANS 5:8 Even when we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

  • @domingosantoniovalente4976
    @domingosantoniovalente4976 4 месяца назад +4

    That was the most significant video I watched today. And I have not watched just e few ones.
    Thanks for the precious piece of advice.

  • @llee2096
    @llee2096 4 месяца назад +2

    Great job. You just did something wonderful... These older folks had you ASK what they think. They matter.

  • @MikeySkywalker
    @MikeySkywalker Год назад +48

    My dad always told me that even if an old person is not wise, they have still been on this planet longer than you, so you owe them your respect, and you should learn from them whatever they are willing to teach. Unfortunately many old people are still just children in many ways.

    • @geraldinecowan8301
      @geraldinecowan8301 4 месяца назад +1

      I like your Dad. Good man,!

    • @thiagogregory1
      @thiagogregory1 2 месяца назад +2

      That's such a bad advice. There's A LOT of rude and unhelpful elders out there. Perhaps you could hear what they have to say, but you have to take it with a grain of salt because many times they think things still work out the same way things did 40 years ago

  • @brianawrider9694
    @brianawrider9694 Год назад +19

    “ I feel like I’ve learned enough to just get started.” Wonderful response

    • @edithbannerman4
      @edithbannerman4 4 месяца назад +1

      @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

  • @virginiemasai9024
    @virginiemasai9024 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thinking/assuming other people are as goodhearted as i am and act with good intentions.

  • @WilliamZey
    @WilliamZey 9 месяцев назад +2

    Don't be a follower, be an independent mind. Have your own judgement about things... otherwise you're going to become a follower.....Daaaaaamn! Thats really something for me, I'ma take that personally seriously. Thank you maam, and thank you dear youtuber for this video.

  • @rozchristopherson648
    @rozchristopherson648 Год назад +161

    I’m 61. The lady that said to avoid “remorse” made a very wise statement. Remorse comes from hurting yourself and/or others and having awareness that you did so. Try not to hurt anyone, including yourself, as you walk through this life.

    • @jonas3590
      @jonas3590 Год назад +7

      Lets include not hurting animals as well if we dont have to. This means we should go vegan if we dont want to cause unnecessary pain and premature death to animals.

    • @mw3027
      @mw3027 Год назад +3

      People make mistakes. That should not define their future.

    • @scintillam_dei
      @scintillam_dei Год назад

      No abortion. No ignratitude like atheism.

    • @rozchristopherson648
      @rozchristopherson648 Год назад +3

      @@jonas3590 I’ve been vegan for 6 years now, since age 55. I have perfect blood work and take no medications. Best decision I ever made for my health and the animals.

    • @rozchristopherson648
      @rozchristopherson648 Год назад +3

      @@mw3027 That depends on what kind of mistakes people make. Some mistakes have lifelong consequences which do affect people’s future lives. Such mistakes may even be the cause of how people die. For instance, drug abuse is a mistake that can affect one’s health even after they quit using drugs. Past drug abuse can lead to illnesses such as kidney failure, heart failure, etc. Killing someone could land a person in prison for the rest of their lives. So some mistakes do define one’s future.

  • @diankreczmer6595
    @diankreczmer6595 Год назад +34

    I am eighty five and I would say there are no mistakes that people make..Only lessons to be learned. Whatever you did is fine, because it got you where you are and 🧒 are still alive.

  • @maloveng
    @maloveng 3 месяца назад

    Oh specially this episode is sooo touching me. Thanks for all good advices and comments seniors.

  • @julianday5466
    @julianday5466 2 месяца назад +1

    Best advice I was ever given was to 'Hold lightest the things you love the most' Took me a while to understand the meaning of the message but it has shaped the way I've lived ever since those words were spoken to me.

  • @dudewhathappenedtomycountr9099
    @dudewhathappenedtomycountr9099 Год назад +46

    I wish I had gotten therapy in my early 20s to come to terms with my childhood abuse. I could have come to terms with my experiences and developed coping skills instead of just bumbling along for decades. To young folks: Treat yourselves to a few therapy sessions. It feels great to have someone ask thought-provoking questions and point out things that don't occur to you.

  • @ManDom878
    @ManDom878 Год назад +126

    My grandmother is 102 years old. She still walks, cooks, laughs. She had a hard, hard life. At one point she was in a very physically abusive marriage. I've asked her about life. She told me this. Forgive. Learn to forgive and talk to God. Fight for your family, don't fight against your family.

    • @Robert-yw7sy
      @Robert-yw7sy 10 месяцев назад +6

      Wonderful advice...also please tell her to ask Jesus in her heart too, she probably has already. God Bless you both.

    • @jeanlanie1
      @jeanlanie1 9 месяцев назад +1

      Good advice

  • @morgansoon3099
    @morgansoon3099 4 месяца назад +7

    Great conversation. I am 63. Both of my parents have passed on. Both sets of grandparents were immigrants. My mother's parents came to America from Ukraine. My father's parents came here from Italy. Both of my parents spoke their languages fluently with their siblings and parents, but because they married and didn't understand the other language, they only spoke English at home. I could have learned to speak Ukrainian/Russian AND Italian and I regret never even asking them to teach me.

  • @byronyadao5550
    @byronyadao5550 2 дня назад

    Count your blessings. Not all are given what you take for granted. Be grateful always.

  • @moneyjackson2315
    @moneyjackson2315 Год назад +109

    “Not being happy is not the same as being ill”......That really resonated with me. I’ve had both in my life and I’d gladly choose unhappiness over being ill. Live your life. ❤

    • @PolishBehemoth
      @PolishBehemoth Год назад +13

      right after that she said "youre not gonna be happy everyday. its ok, its normal life". Literally 50-80% of young people dont understand that.

    • @MrLoobu
      @MrLoobu Год назад +1

      @@PolishBehemoth Young people understand, they are smarter than you because their brains work faster and more logically with less bias.

    • @Dancing_Alone_wRentals
      @Dancing_Alone_wRentals Год назад +1

      My unhappy is a dual edged sword. It is that spirit of believing I can accomplish more that keeps me fired up.....but taking on challenges will always lead to some defeats. So I wallow when I fall.....until the next foolish idea takes hold....and then I'm all in with a big smile!

    • @jeffmorse645
      @jeffmorse645 Год назад

      @@MrLoobu Yeah, no they're not. They're fallible, flawed human beings just like older folks. Only thing there is more of that youthful arrogance that clouds their mind.

    • @MrLoobu
      @MrLoobu Год назад

      @@jeffmorse645 We are both generalizing of course but biology would agree with me.

  • @PolishBehemoth
    @PolishBehemoth Год назад +29

    3:33 "You dont have to be happy all the time. sometimes your happy sometimes youre not. Its just normal life" Wow. I really felt that. Had to pause the video. Really amazing simple wisdom.

  • @prathyusha5393
    @prathyusha5393 4 месяца назад

    Love that lady in the purple jacket! And that older lady who talked about letters! Just great spirit! ❤

  • @elizabeth5985
    @elizabeth5985 Год назад +370

    You are a great interviewer, and you were very kind and respectful to these people. I actually cried through this whole thing. You recognized them as valuable, and someone hasn't done that for them in a long time.

    • @harrygeorge3220
      @harrygeorge3220 Год назад +3

      Hello Elizabeth
      How are you doing today?

    • @jeffwillis2864
      @jeffwillis2864 Год назад +2

      Good interview, but it seemed it was all done up maybe in New York city. A larger pool of more diverse people would have produced more useful knowledge.

    • @chrisgodfrey7329
      @chrisgodfrey7329 Год назад +2

      Yes you were respectful and it shows that you had a good upbringing.

    • @rebeccaw8820
      @rebeccaw8820 Год назад

      Awe gee, I hadn’t cried the whole video until I got to your comment. Are you a water sign too? Cancer?

    • @averagecbtenjoyer9095
      @averagecbtenjoyer9095 Год назад

      @@rebeccaw8820 what?

  • @angelalaskodi3459
    @angelalaskodi3459 Год назад +23

    Biggest regret for me was taking jobs I didn't like and staying there for years. Biggest accomplishment was quitting smoking and living within my means financially. Being debt free is a huge plus!