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4 Lessons I Learned at 25...
I'M BACK. It's been a minute.
Another year full of blessings and lessons. This is the annual reflections video but it's slightly different as I include some lessons I also learned upon turning 25.
Hopefully, you guys take away something from this video, besides it being poorly lit. I appreciate you every single person that watches, and is subscribed.
A LOT MORE to come in 2025, Insha'Allah.
⌚️Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:28 Take Risks
4:34 You Don't Have to Have it All Figured Out
06:09 Have No Expectations
07:10 Hold On To Your Deen
9:12 Outro
Thank you for watching this video. If you're into storytelling, creativity and personal development, please consider subscribing.
My podcast, Ambitious Odyssey:
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Enquiries: afaq@redroadstudios.co.uk
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @jeremymbiba
    @jeremymbiba 6 днів тому

    I love these. Having no expectations segment hit hard I gotta say 😅. I've experienced it in music too. Nobody will care as much as you do about your own work. Tragic truth but a truth regardless!

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 5 днів тому

      It did hit didn’t it! 😆 I appreciate you broski and your music!!! 🤞🏼

  • @JamesWhite-fm3vp
    @JamesWhite-fm3vp 6 днів тому

    Production is class

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 6 днів тому

      Cheers man!

  • @Danishb1999
    @Danishb1999 6 днів тому

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 6 днів тому

      ❤️

  • @RubzTalksSports
    @RubzTalksSports 7 днів тому

    Agree with that “having it figured out “ segment felt that for a long time

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 6 днів тому

      My 🐐

  • @waheed_zai
    @waheed_zai 7 днів тому

    new beginnings!

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 6 днів тому

      YESSIR

  • @phunkymind23
    @phunkymind23 5 місяців тому

    I don't get the phrase, "just be yourself". If I continue to be myself, I will continue without friends. Compensating is my only option (so far).

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 5 місяців тому

      So far bro, they’ll be a day where you’ll stop the compensating

    • @mahmoodkhalid5903
      @mahmoodkhalid5903 4 місяці тому

      This boy mother and his aunt was famous porn star of Pakistan and england

  • @HukijG
    @HukijG 5 місяців тому

    Hey bro thanks for sharing and it's not easy to talk about this stuff for guys especially. I've had a similar experience growing up and moving around to a lot of places, a lot of friends just move on or it's generally hard to keep in touch. I've always been comfortable with myself and spending time by myself but I definitely look at things like films and even other people and it feels like the relationships they have are different somehow, like I have to put in effort and be the one reaching out to keep things going. It's easy to start "testing" friendships by not reaching out as much and seeing that they don't contact you first, and that can be super re-affirming of your worst fears. I think the reality is that things are difficult for everyone, especially in moving into early adult life, suddenly you're not forced to be in the same space as your closest friends and to foster really close friendships it needs way more effort, and your perception can change because of media and social media especially, everyone seems to be living life on easy mode when it comes to this sort of stuff but behind the curtain we're all going through the same shit. It's really tough to break that perception, especially given experiences in the past because you're always going to look for evidence that "they don't want to be friends really" or "this friendship doesn't look like what everyone else is experiencing" and that can make you retract even more. It's really really hard right now but I think it's important to try and shift your mindset to making an effort even if it looks like people aren't doing the same, hopefully something actually worth spending your energy on will fall out. I don't know if you've had the same experience but being a brown guy growing up in the UK, sometimes it's also hard to relate to people from my culture and background, but you don't 100% fit in with the "british" crowd either. Thanks for putting this out there and sharing your experience, it makes me feel like I'm not alone in going through this kind of thing. Keep killing it brother, it's a long journey but we will get there. ✊

    • @Waveydebbieee
      @Waveydebbieee 5 місяців тому

      That’s a good perspective to have in regards to friendships in general. It is something I have been thinking lately too and have come to the conclusion that it’s best not to hold such high expectations towards friends and neither wish that friendships will last forever. Just accept the friendship as it is bc only time will reveal who are our real friends

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 5 місяців тому

      Man first thank you for leaving such a thoughtful and deep comment. I honestly read this with a smile ear to ear. I completely agree more with everything you’ve said - social media, our perception of the way things should be can ruin relationships so the onus is on us to make the effort and try. Everyone is going through their own battles internally and we never know how someone truly feels. As a brown guy growing up in Britain, you’re right I’m an outsider to the culture especially when I have my own values. You’re definitely not alone man and I appreciate you so much for sharing your experience! I hope we can remain in touch somehow ❤️

    • @HukijG
      @HukijG 5 місяців тому

      @@Afaqb Thanks for the kind words man, I'm glad I could share some perspective that resonates! I moved to London a couple of years ago after uni as well so if you're ever around and want to grab a coffee I'd be down!

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 5 місяців тому

      @hukiJg Bro, thank you! Definitely resonated bro! I would love to man - let’s connect on IG @afaqnfb

    • @mahmoodkhalid5903
      @mahmoodkhalid5903 4 місяці тому

      This boy mother and his aunt was famous porn star of Pakistan and england

  • @flyaway6671
    @flyaway6671 5 місяців тому

    A lot of guys don't actually care about real friendships, after school the priority becomes career and relationship and unless you can help them get girls or money, or have some other utility to them then they are not interested. To have a great friendship with someone else, they have to want it as much as you do and then the maintenance of it becomes easy, the problem is you need to be quite lucky to meet someone like that who also is your same age group + same interests + same location and good chemistry.

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 5 місяців тому

      Never thought of it this way and you’re right, you have to quite lucky to find that someone! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment

    • @mahmoodkhalid5903
      @mahmoodkhalid5903 4 місяці тому

      This boy mother and his aunt was famous porn star of Pakistan and england

  • @MsDesyGita
    @MsDesyGita 5 місяців тому

    Speaking truth! So Insightful and inspiring vids afaq ❤🔥

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 5 місяців тому

      Thank you, appreciate it!

    • @mahmoodkhalid5903
      @mahmoodkhalid5903 4 місяці тому

      This boy mother and his aunt was famous porn star of Pakistan and england

  • @ADHDVisualized
    @ADHDVisualized 5 місяців тому

    It a very difficult one bro, there can be many reasons, but once you give the love to yourself and then the genuine love will come and people, may Allah grant you ease bro 🙏🏽 I used to do it aswell, takes a lot of self reflection, but you can't ever stop being you bro! Love

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 5 місяців тому

      Facts bro! May Allah also grant you ease as well and I couldn’t agree more!

    • @mahmoodkhalid5903
      @mahmoodkhalid5903 4 місяці тому

      This boy mother and his aunt was famous porn star of Pakistan and england

  • @bhavyadhiman1096
    @bhavyadhiman1096 5 місяців тому

    I had the similar experience, i was too nice to people earlier then,

    • @mahmoodkhalid5903
      @mahmoodkhalid5903 4 місяці тому

      This boy mother and his aunt was famous porn star of Pakistan and england

    • @mahmoodkhalid5903
      @mahmoodkhalid5903 4 місяці тому

      This boy mother and his aunt was famous porn star of Pakistan and england

  • @jeremymbiba
    @jeremymbiba 5 місяців тому

    Great video brother, thank you for sharing!

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 5 місяців тому

      My goat, thank you for watching and for your support always ❤️

  • @RubzTalksSports
    @RubzTalksSports 5 місяців тому

    🔥🔥🔥 speaking facts

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 5 місяців тому

      My bro ❤️

    • @mahmoodkhalid5903
      @mahmoodkhalid5903 4 місяці тому

      This boy mother and his aunt was famous porn star of Pakistan and england

  • @BabuButt-lv7qr
    @BabuButt-lv7qr 7 місяців тому

    Nice brother

  • @jeremymbiba
    @jeremymbiba 8 місяців тому

    The main cast introduction, the story telling, the pace of the video. Chefs kiss, this is excellent brother. I loved every second - y’all are a great squad!!

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 8 місяців тому

      My bro!!! Thank you so much, that means a lot fr ❤️

  • @aishajaychi1929
    @aishajaychi1929 8 місяців тому

    “I had no business being there” you got that right 🥸🤣

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 8 місяців тому

      I know that ain’t who I think it is 😂😂😂

    • @mahmoodkhalid5903
      @mahmoodkhalid5903 4 місяці тому

      His mother and his aunt was famous porn star of Pakistan and england

  • @Eisacartography
    @Eisacartography 8 місяців тому

    Come on bro proud of u gg I see 👀uu

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 8 місяців тому

      My bro!!! Thank you 🤞🏼 I see you too 👀

    • @mahmoodkhalid5903
      @mahmoodkhalid5903 4 місяці тому

      His mother and aunt was famous porn star of Pakistan and england

  • @RubzTalksSports
    @RubzTalksSports 8 місяців тому

    Proud of u my bro 🙏🙏

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 8 місяців тому

      My slimeeeeee

  • @jeremymbiba
    @jeremymbiba 11 місяців тому

    Always beautifully shot!

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 11 місяців тому

      My bro, thank you!

  • @Danishb1999
    @Danishb1999 11 місяців тому

    Nice jacket 🔥

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb 11 місяців тому

      Appreciate itttt

  • @Danishb1999
    @Danishb1999 11 місяців тому

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @afsah7864
    @afsah7864 11 місяців тому

    😁😁

  • @RubzTalksSports
    @RubzTalksSports Рік тому

    Bangerrrrrr🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      MY GOAT !

  • @jeremymbiba
    @jeremymbiba Рік тому

    Saying ‘do you have anything to say’ then panning to random people 😩 you’re a menace 🤣

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      DEMON TIME 😂

  • @nadeembutt4621
    @nadeembutt4621 Рік тому

    You are a very good nephew but also a very good person ❤

  • @nadeembutt4621
    @nadeembutt4621 Рік тому

    Hi handsome, it was a lot of fun this time.

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      Thank you for everything uncle!

  • @MsDesyGita
    @MsDesyGita Рік тому

    Really happy to see you back to your homeland, Alhamdulillah. Happy new year afaq, more happy, healthy and full of blessings, InshaAllah 😀🤲🏻

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      Jazak’Allah, you too!

  • @RubzTalksSports
    @RubzTalksSports Рік тому

    Banger🔥🔥

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      Appreciate you goaaaat

  • @Quacxyonptcl
    @Quacxyonptcl Рік тому

    legend bro.....

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      You a legend

  • @cr8114
    @cr8114 Рік тому

    afaq you started vlogging....when did this happen

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      a while ago

  • @boundarysentinel4181
    @boundarysentinel4181 Рік тому

    Peace be with you and you Papaw, he looked like a man of great patience and knowledge.

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      Appreciate you and he indeed was

  • @aishajaychi1929
    @aishajaychi1929 Рік тому

    Perfectly put, make this a yearly series - Ramadan Reflections

  • @RubzTalksSports
    @RubzTalksSports Рік тому

    Fire vid, loved the insight🤞

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      Goat !!!

  • @Danishb1999
    @Danishb1999 Рік тому

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @nadeembutt4621
    @nadeembutt4621 Рік тому

    Keep it up 👍

  • @hanifshahzad6226
    @hanifshahzad6226 Рік тому

    Great

  • @jawadahmad425
    @jawadahmad425 Рік тому

    Congrats on your new Job mate, you got me there😂. I can see the quality of filming is improving day by day. Wish you more success and joy.

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      Thank you man 😂 Jazak’Allah, it means a lot fr

  • @MsDesyGita
    @MsDesyGita Рік тому

    Big respect to you! Alhamdulillah, glad to know that you get new job! May Allah grant you more blessings, successful on your career and life! Take a good care to yourself, health and family. Keep going! ❤

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      Jazak’Allah!!! Ameen, you too Insha’Allah!!

  • @mohima8247
    @mohima8247 Рік тому

    Big respect my dude! Really relate to this video and loved the filming quality too - congrats on the new job and may Allah fill it with barakah and blessings, all the best :)

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      I appreciate you!!! Thank you so much, this means a lot fr fr.

  • @Danishb1999
    @Danishb1999 Рік тому

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @DamonCassidy
    @DamonCassidy Рік тому

    Great video. I am so focused and dedicated to the story. Thank you for this

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      Thank you for watching! ❤️

  • @RubzTalksSports
    @RubzTalksSports Рік тому

    Let’s goooo, appreciate u my bro❤️❤️

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      my g!!!

  • @MsDesyGita
    @MsDesyGita Рік тому

    MashaAllah, finally! congrats for both of them ❤ vote afaq for the next yoo! 🤔😉🤲

  • @Danishb1999
    @Danishb1999 Рік тому

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @jeremymbiba
    @jeremymbiba Рік тому

    Biggest Congratulations to the beautiful couple!!!

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      yessir!!!

  • @davidsmaruj6761
    @davidsmaruj6761 Рік тому

    If everyone’s videos are amazing, none of them are. Just. Keep. Uploading. (That’s also Casey btw.)

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      Love that and thanks for the reminder !!!

  • @CristinaFilms
    @CristinaFilms Рік тому

    Very good insights! Helped me😊 a lot!

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      That’s love, I’m glad it did!

  • @Danishb1999
    @Danishb1999 Рік тому

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @RubzTalksSports
    @RubzTalksSports Рік тому

    Visuals are crazy 👀

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      my bro!

  • @ROY4Lproductions
    @ROY4Lproductions Рік тому

    I agree: You do not need to have good editing skills to become a good videographer. There are many facets to making great videos and I don't think there is the "one" right way to do it. Good luck on your journey :)

    • @Afaqb
      @Afaqb Рік тому

      Appreciate this more than you know