21 Life Lessons for Teenagers

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  • Опубліковано 12 тра 2024
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    In this video I'll go over 21 pieces of advice I would give to my 18-year-old self.
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    00:00 Intro
    00:07 Think about the game you're playing
    01:25 Pay attention to your posture
    01:47 Take more photos than you think you should
    02:10 Be more of a documentarian
    03:08 Try and be a connector
    03:51 Make an effort to attend events
    04:40 Get a doorstop
    05:13 Don't be mean to people
    05:17 Buy some bitcoin and don't sell it
    05:21 Nothing good happens after 2 a.m.
    05:47 Do a little bit of work every day
    06:41 Seek forgiveness rather than permission
    07:02 Stop worrying about what other people think of you
    07:33 Ask yourself "How hard should this really be?"
    08:16 It's absolutely OK to skip lectures
    08:44 It's ok to fall behind with University work
    09:31 Try and develop sources of passive income
    10:25 Try and enjoy the journey without focusing too much on the destination
    11:10 Share your work and yourself with your friends with no expectation of something in return
    11:55 Internalize the serenity prayer
    12:16 Learn how to study efficiently for your exams
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 3,5 тис.

  • @aliabdaal
    @aliabdaal  Рік тому +312

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    • @en2-joserivera896
      @en2-joserivera896 Рік тому

      Hi.

    • @pematamang4850
      @pematamang4850 10 місяців тому

      Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @AleterixT
    @AleterixT 3 роки тому +20805

    Not gonna lie every time he would mention that uni is the best time of your life really hits you different when you realize you're spending most of your uni years sitting at home on zoom calls.

    • @KevinMsyah
      @KevinMsyah 2 роки тому +512

      Ikr, super flat experience

    • @Arbiter8655
      @Arbiter8655 2 роки тому +138

      RIP you guys I feel sorry that you missed that

    • @AleterixT
      @AleterixT 2 роки тому +162

      @@Arbiter8655 tbh I don't really care but half the world getting inflated GPA with cheating while some of our gpas have tanked and we're all gonna compete in the same pool. On top of not getting any internships or experience at all

    • @Arbiter8655
      @Arbiter8655 2 роки тому +74

      @@AleterixT You'd be surprised I just finished uni myself and can honestly say my first 2 years were great but the whole experience went out the window since COVID. Its not the same experience at allll but yeah you're right about those downsides to

    • @ShaunYeoh
      @ShaunYeoh 2 роки тому +88

      Exactlyyy... Just finished my first year of engineering school which is supposed to be the year to make friends, take part in clubs, etc, but it's just been all online and I haven't met 90% of my coursemates or professors in real life yet. Heading into my 2nd year in 2 months, and I can't see offline classes being held until at least mid-way through the academic year. Chances are, when I personally get to experience university for real, it'll just be a hard grind for exams and off into the working world it is...

  • @vatssaraf897
    @vatssaraf897 3 роки тому +2312

    He went from nerdy school boy to french painter real quick

    • @cerennur2717
      @cerennur2717 2 роки тому +14

      soo true x))

    • @donaldm9286
      @donaldm9286 2 роки тому +10

      No cap 🧢

    • @user-fg1tf9yb4k
      @user-fg1tf9yb4k 11 місяців тому

      ​@@cerennur2717 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

    • @fdezivan
      @fdezivan 11 місяців тому +1

      Why can't it be an austrian painter?

    • @user-ut1cl1jr8v
      @user-ut1cl1jr8v 10 місяців тому

      French painter is crazy

  • @esiedler1
    @esiedler1 2 роки тому +7154

    We need more youtubers like Ali that don’t gatekeep information but spread it around to as many as he can

  • @lm-bw4qf
    @lm-bw4qf 2 роки тому +224

    I’m nearing the end of my teenage years - one piece of advice I’ve learned is that it’s okay to change your mind and not everything needs to be done with the intent of impressing people. Do it because you love it, and you’ll be happy. Do it for others, and you’ll be miserable.

  • @zaynassi4751
    @zaynassi4751 3 роки тому +3509

    Ali: “Take photos with your friends at university”
    Me: * nods while in my 100th zoom session *

  • @aroobmanzoor9255
    @aroobmanzoor9255 3 роки тому +11712

    one thing i love about Ali is that he's so intelligent yet he never makes me feel stupid, he's not gatekeeping his knowledge he's spreading it further. He always explains things in such a kind way - it's very encouraging!

    • @_daki
      @_daki 3 роки тому +63

      EXACTLY! EXACTLY!

    • @alyssamartinez8708
      @alyssamartinez8708 3 роки тому +7

      @@_daki *reads in “Matt the Radar Technicians” voice*

    • @whatsupbroe
      @whatsupbroe 2 роки тому +2

      I agree! 🐚

    • @magicslave3066
      @magicslave3066 2 роки тому +3

      That's the power of the intelligent they always know how to plan things out the right way!

    • @spacefreak4563
      @spacefreak4563 2 роки тому +1

      Yes!

  • @xander3953
    @xander3953 2 роки тому +529

    I am 18 and at that stage where I am finishing school. I have decided to go against of the norm and not go to university so I can chase my dream of content creating, but watching this has still helped and motivated me massively for the actions I should take and how I should think. Thank you so much man for this video, and I hope that everyone achieves their dreams and lives a good life!

  • @Gabi-sn5rr
    @Gabi-sn5rr 2 роки тому +327

    I’m a 13 yr. girl, just trying to succeed in life I’ve been having a lot of negative thoughts and lately I’ve been searching for resources and things to help me advance and prosper this video really helped me.

    • @Eric-im1bs
      @Eric-im1bs 2 роки тому +37

      Focus on yourself and self improve, it all starts with you, go within not withiut

    • @trinityg8511
      @trinityg8511 2 роки тому +24

      Honestly try a break from the greater world; you're so exposed to everything going on in the world due to technology & as well as the usual teenage anxieties it has really caused a huge spike in anxiety in young girls. Focus on what makes you happy- Do the cheesy movie stuff- even just a face routine, candles & a movie to give yourself time to be in the moment can really make a difference, even if it's just short term (:

    • @nicolasrossel2270
      @nicolasrossel2270 2 роки тому +6

      Espero que se pueda traducir de español a ingles jeje. Bueno, los pensamientos negativos posiblemente sea debido a como has estado expuesta en los lugares que más tiempo pasas. Posiblemente solo haya negatividad cerca tuyo. Debes empezar a alejarte de ese tipo de mentalidad y empezar a buscar las cosas buenas de la vida. No trates la vida como simple azar. Hay cosas que si no puedes controlar, pero la mayor parte de los sucesos son debidos al esfuerzo propio. No todo esfuerzo da recompensa, pero debes felicitarte por el esfuerzo que has hecho, lo que has logrado, y buscar mejorar con el tiempo. Construye tu propio camino y espero que todo te vaya bien!

    • @bornana269
      @bornana269 2 роки тому +14

      Important tip: do not let randos on the internet affect you. Dont believe everything you see on the internet: People like influencers and celebrities, hell even just your friends, they only share the good things that happen to them online. So do not let them bring you down just because you think everyone else has a good life.

    • @stressedbyamountainofbooks
      @stressedbyamountainofbooks 2 роки тому

      @@nicolasrossel2270 ke translate kok bang

  • @BhavikaManghnani
    @BhavikaManghnani 3 роки тому +3860

    no one:
    ali: promotes his own skillshare class to his past self
    the level of self promo is honestly commendable 👏🏼

    • @matthewfinis6723
      @matthewfinis6723 3 роки тому +12

      It’s the best thing you can do 😂

    • @swapnilverite1618
      @swapnilverite1618 3 роки тому +2

      Thank Austin Kleon

    • @ahnrho
      @ahnrho 3 роки тому +1

      Hah

    • @serena7351
      @serena7351 3 роки тому

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @nniklask
      @nniklask 3 роки тому +16

      When Ali sees his younger self subscribing to skillshare and watching his course

  • @MilesLeslie
    @MilesLeslie 3 роки тому +5679

    Who else fixed their posture once Ali talked about having good posture?😂

    • @buba_Dukz
      @buba_Dukz 3 роки тому +22

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @za9978
      @za9978 3 роки тому +113

      i fixed mine when i read ur comment😂😂😂

    • @jalkae6642
      @jalkae6642 3 роки тому +24

      immediately😂

    • @mehnaaznizar6758
      @mehnaaznizar6758 2 роки тому +9

      That would be me

    • @naynagopaul6155
      @naynagopaul6155 2 роки тому +11

      I did as soon as Ali mentioned it!

  • @cloaked_
    @cloaked_ Рік тому +131

    I'm 15 right now, and this video has legit helped me so much. Watched it last year and now I feel like there's a particular purpose for me doing things now. Ali you're the best!! Thanks so much!!

  • @GarciaGamercanaldefifa
    @GarciaGamercanaldefifa 4 місяці тому +6

    I am comming back to this video since 2021…Because it was my first year of College
    I moved out from my parents house and my life changed
    I never comment in UA-cam videos, but this one deserves, even if no one sees it
    Now I am in my 3rd year, and I do exactly what he said in the video and my life is going smoothly
    I became the best student for a short period of time, and now I skip lectures, go to coffee shops and revise them and my life keeps on going fine
    I have incredible friend,gf and I manage my life even if I didn’t write the shit of assignment
    I am even getting sad that I only have 1 last year remaining in my UG program
    Thank
    You for reading

  • @theolynwarrender
    @theolynwarrender 3 роки тому +2523

    Ali’s next video: “how I built a time machine to maximise my productivity and re-live my early years”

  • @jakubmazur8938
    @jakubmazur8938 3 роки тому +630

    "Whatever you do in this life, it's not legendary, unless your friends are there to see it."
    -Barney Stinson

    • @KeliaChien
      @KeliaChien 3 роки тому +6

      Such an amazing quote 🙏🏻

    • @susangurungart
      @susangurungart 3 роки тому +5

      Love this ..🙌🏻

    • @mr.sunshine2017
      @mr.sunshine2017 3 роки тому +5

      Amen🙏🏻

    • @paige172
      @paige172 2 роки тому +5

      So what if you don't have any friends? Ouch.

    • @littleforfeited
      @littleforfeited 2 роки тому +4

      If this video and comment didn't exist I'll probably have less friends in the future, I'm lowkey shy and anxious but I'll try to open up, trust people and giving people a chance. After all we humans make mistakes.

  • @kittisulyanszki8616
    @kittisulyanszki8616 Рік тому +13

    Wow! These are actually really helpful advices!
    Not just the same thoughts most of the youtubers/tiktokers are saying all the time.
    I yould actually use some of them and they make sense!
    Thank you!😁

  • @savannahbyars9424
    @savannahbyars9424 2 роки тому +21

    I’m 18 and i’ve been watching your videos for two years now. Honestly you’re such a comfort. thank you so much for freely spreading around information and encouraging each of us kindly to live a better life, no matter how small of changes we implement!

  • @davidologe9437
    @davidologe9437 2 роки тому +7084

    Being a 13yr old and watching this,
    Man I'll never waste my teenage years.
    I got a good headstart.👌👌😚☺️

    • @Cheri_pink
      @Cheri_pink 2 роки тому +538

      I’m 14 and I’m binge watching all these types of videos 😅 thankfully there is no such things as getting an early head start

    • @hunterschading4182
      @hunterschading4182 2 роки тому +522

      I wish I was looking at this stuff at your age, you're smart for trying to get ahead. Wishing you the best!

    • @ituwer434
      @ituwer434 2 роки тому +224

      Absolutely do these things i’m 16 and I already regret not dong some of these

    • @gracemattison3157
      @gracemattison3157 2 роки тому +67

      you are so lucky, a lot of these tips still apply to highschool. good luck!

    • @ameliasheree
      @ameliasheree 2 роки тому +13

      No bc same for everything

  • @milenapavlidou6940
    @milenapavlidou6940 3 роки тому +336

    You can already tell he’s gonna become a wonderful dad

  • @what-qo6yv
    @what-qo6yv 2 роки тому +25

    I am 13 and I'm watching these types of videos because I want to nurture myself. I am so glad I am doing these things at such a pretty young age. And, also, I am helping myself to learn, grow and improve no matter the circumstances.
    So, thank you for posting this video, for spreading your knowledge and for not making us feel brainless. 😭👏

  • @tameyoursoul
    @tameyoursoul 2 роки тому +12

    Doing a lot of these things made me feel so much better about myself within the past year. I’ll be going into my first year of high school this fall and I’m absolutely terrified, but I’m sure I’ll find my way to enjoy it. Just being me and actually talking to people during and after classes has heavily helped me get more confident. I’ve made so many people laugh with just the normal things I think and say and every time I think to myself, “why wasn’t I like this sooner in my life?” I wear what I want, I listen to what I want, and I express the interests I want to express. Yeah, some of it is embarrassing, but I think it’s just the middle school ‘I need people to like me’ mindset, who cares about what I read, I’m just enjoying it. I describe myself as someone who a lot of people know but not a lot of people really talk to me. I have a decently noticeable stutter and I used to hate speaking because of it, but now I’m doing skits in class and being the most confident in my group. It’s never too early or too late to be yourself.

  • @ThreeTwentyTech
    @ThreeTwentyTech 3 роки тому +1314

    My biggest advice for my 18 year old self? Enjoy life. I don’t think I nearly enjoyed being a young adult as much as I could have. Life is too short to be stressed and worried about growing up. By all means, I don’t mean be stupid and waste all your money… but just live in the moment and appreciate the beauty of life!

    • @sameerv3085
      @sameerv3085 3 роки тому +3

      yup 💯

    • @alncdr
      @alncdr 3 роки тому +34

      That's an advice for your every year old self

    • @moraz72
      @moraz72 3 роки тому +9

      It's not only an advice for your 18 year old self but also for now. Enjoy everyday of your life.

    • @ThreeTwentyTech
      @ThreeTwentyTech 3 роки тому +11

      @@moraz72 Now I unfortunately have the stress of building my career and saving for my future! I do try and enjoy life now but I had a better opportunity to live at 18!

    • @ThreeTwentyTech
      @ThreeTwentyTech 3 роки тому +6

      @@alncdr I unfortunately have to build my career and worry about finances now. One of the perks of getting older 😅

  • @ollieyeomans1716
    @ollieyeomans1716 3 роки тому +790

    Ali is slowly morphing into Steve Jobs

  • @munalisaaa8560
    @munalisaaa8560 Рік тому +5

    I just left behind my teenage years this year and these tips have been incredibly helpful and are still helpful so thank you for this video! I was pretty depressed most of my teenage years but I turned 18 two years ago and have been implementing these as much as I can and will continue to do so. I hope this next decade of my life is fulfilling and I’ll be able to make my younger self proud. :)

  • @henrywilliams8563
    @henrywilliams8563 2 роки тому

    I love how you get straight into the detail. So many UA-camrs make a big deal about their intro...
    Great vid, man! Top stuff 🤓

  • @LifeofKairo
    @LifeofKairo 3 роки тому +792

    - Start a UA-cam channel earlier
    - Don't be a Wasteman

    • @IshaSharma11
      @IshaSharma11 3 роки тому +5

      So true ✔

    • @JousefM
      @JousefM 3 роки тому +3

      You could have saved some time here by putting it into one point. Wasteman!!! 😄

    • @KeliaChien
      @KeliaChien 3 роки тому +1

      VERY true I started when I was 15 and got so shy

    • @LifeofKairo
      @LifeofKairo 3 роки тому

      @@JousefM haha yeah Jousef that would’ve been more productive 😉

  • @CaptainSinbad
    @CaptainSinbad 3 роки тому +2508

    I see absolute stud muffins on either side of the thumbnail

  • @karroyo3684
    @karroyo3684 2 роки тому +81

    I love how this video is presented as both advice towards teenagers and a message that you would have sent to yourself, it makes it feel organic and thoughtful.

  • @DavenTubeElitejuzdev
    @DavenTubeElitejuzdev 2 роки тому +1

    What you're doing is an amazing job. You're crisp and clear and I've learnt a lot from this video. Feeling more confident for Uni. Thanks😊

  • @yusufansari7897
    @yusufansari7897 2 роки тому +2992

    i felt like my high school years were wasted. I was so focused on working hard and getting into university, that I let all the memories slip away. Ali is correct when he says that the extra percentage isn't worth it. Getting good grades feels pointless when you have no friends
    Update: one of my only “friends” just lied to me and tried hijaking my application portal.

    • @claraishungry501
      @claraishungry501 2 роки тому +159

      i'm 16 and I'm watching my high school years slip away but idk what to do abt it, idk how to make friends

    • @sentrazyven762
      @sentrazyven762 2 роки тому +179

      Jesus man, I almost cried reading this as I'm 19 and I just finished my first semester in college. Reminiscing about high school and my first semester, I realize that I also didn't have any friends. I just did my damn work when I should have made use of my time socializing. I'm constantly surrounded by people but I've never felt more alone

    • @jaydendior4005
      @jaydendior4005 2 роки тому +30

      @@sentrazyven762 I’m 19 and about to enter my second semester of sophomore year. I still haven’t figured it out bro. I have no friends. When I see Ali mention that these are supposed to be the best years of your life I wonder what I’m doing wrong because I’m not an introverted person.
      UPDATE: (2/10/2022) I really put myself out there and I managed to find 3 friends through this business frat. I literally didn’t wanna go but because my major requires that I network I actually got to find some hobbies with these people and we got lunch from there and really had a lot in common. One piece of advice is to look for areas where people share your interests (Like a running club if you like track, or a music group if you’re passionate about singing) because you’ll be more likely to find actual people who seem more down to earth than the people you pass by at school from class to class. Also I thinking pushing myself out of my comfort zone helped a bunch. I’m going to go to a party tonight and I’m actually pretty excited to meet more people. Good luck to everyone who hasn’t had the opportunity or felt like they are alone, I know what it feels like and you can get through it with some effort! :)

    • @Tc-rn8lh
      @Tc-rn8lh 2 роки тому +10

      @@claraishungry501 It's okay, I made 2 new friends in high school and I'm 16 too!

    • @leidzyrosenkratz
      @leidzyrosenkratz 2 роки тому +93

      Reading this makes me realize how much harder it's become to make TRUE friends and connections.
      I'm over 10 years out of college, but that's where I made my life long friends -- friends that are still in my life today. I have 2 friends that I keep in real contact from middle school into high school and til now i.e. not just through Facebook.
      The most solid advise I can give to making friends is to not be afraid to just talk randomly to anyone about anything, especially those you share classes. Also, don't be afraid of rejection. You're not going to like everyone and not everyone will like you. And it is okay to not continue a friendship with someone if they turn out to be toxic. The goal is to find people who enhance your life, not who detract from it. Hugs!

  • @SamEmara
    @SamEmara 3 роки тому +585

    Loving turtleneck Ali: “I’ve been expecting you, Mr. Bond”

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      @stardustmixture 3 роки тому

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    • @BrendanEvan
      @BrendanEvan 3 роки тому +3

      My Productive World Domination Plan

    • @DrHench
      @DrHench 3 роки тому

      He ain’t not James Bond you shmuckkk

    • @nntt6398
      @nntt6398 3 роки тому +1

      @@DrHench ok boomer

    • @tomsmith9983
      @tomsmith9983 2 роки тому

      @@DrHench ok boomer

  • @aaravsharma6768
    @aaravsharma6768 2 роки тому +3

    I can't tell you how much I've found this video helpful, Each and every point of yours was absolutely true

  • @luwilw7809
    @luwilw7809 2 роки тому +5

    Actually one of the most valuable videos I've seen on this platform. There is so much more into these than he mentions in the video, but if you do some more research into (almost) each of the points - congrats🎉

  • @jayhoque7046
    @jayhoque7046 3 роки тому +938

    Me as an 18 year old hearing the word “posture” 💀💀💀

    • @martaluterek9008
      @martaluterek9008 3 роки тому +47

      Me, as an 18 year old already with horrible back problems 👁👄👁

    • @thejudeodeh
      @thejudeodeh 3 роки тому

      😭😭😭

    • @almaskhan3065
      @almaskhan3065 3 роки тому +1

      This is the comment I was looking for

    • @arshiaafzali
      @arshiaafzali 3 роки тому

      @@martaluterek9008 scoliosis?

    • @martaluterek9008
      @martaluterek9008 3 роки тому

      @@arshiaafzali (Luckily) no, but (not so luckily) mainly nerve pain with unidentified causes.

  • @shotono3286
    @shotono3286 3 роки тому +4348

    I'm 17 rn and I'll keep these in mind

    • @miro9834
      @miro9834 2 роки тому +29

      I'm 17 too 🧓
      2003 liner (making 18 on November)

    • @shotono3286
      @shotono3286 2 роки тому +9

      @@miro9834 Hi 17 too, I'm Shotono

    • @nirutaadhikari7386
      @nirutaadhikari7386 2 роки тому +38

      17 squads!!
      But kinda feeling sad thay we're spending our golden years at home

    • @nirutaadhikari7386
      @nirutaadhikari7386 2 роки тому +5

      @Grug Gaming what if we can't live our life in twenties tooo because of this pandemic
      Who knows right??

    • @nirutaadhikari7386
      @nirutaadhikari7386 2 роки тому +17

      Are you all 2004 liners??

  • @JulioSCayo
    @JulioSCayo 2 роки тому +10

    I am now 19, live in Mexico, the university experience here is way too different, can't be compared, but even then I can take most of the advices in a different way, everything you've said may help everyone that really tries to take something from it. Thank you

  • @trangdieu.18c
    @trangdieu.18c 2 роки тому +119

    In this video I'll go over 21 pieces of advice I would give to my 18-year-old self.
    00:00 Intro
    00:07 Think about the game you're playing
    01:25 Pay attention to your posture
    01:47 Take more photos than you think you should
    02:10 Be more of a documentarian
    03:08 Try and be a connector
    03:51 Make an effort to attend events
    04:40 Get a doorstop
    05:13 Don't be mean to people
    05:17 Buy some bitcoin and don't sell it
    05:21 Nothing good happens after 2 a.m.
    05:47 Do a little bit of work every day
    06:41 Seek forgiveness rather than permission
    07:02 Stop worrying about what other people think of you
    07:33 Ask yourself "How hard should this really be?"
    08:16 It's absolutely OK to skip lectures
    08:44 It's ok to fall behind with University work
    09:31 Try and develop sources of passive income
    10:25 Try and enjoy the journey without focusing too much on the destination
    11:10 Share your work and yourself with your friends with no expectation of something in return
    11:55 Internalize the serenity prayer
    12:16 Learn how to study efficiently for your exams

  • @TheMagicMatt5
    @TheMagicMatt5 2 роки тому +8724

    It’s tough to hear him talk about how university is supposed to be the best years of your life, when it’s all virtual and done on zoom, and I’m just struggling to keep my head above water with the heavy workloads :(
    Edit: after rewatch int the video and listening to some follow up comments, I have come to realize just how much I have an how blessed I am❤️ To anyone struggling out there (with what I said above), take a minute to write down a list of things you are grateful for and you will instantly be put in a better headspace :) I know how tough and challenging it can be, and I just want you to know that you’re not alone❤️ I love you guys

    • @dododareal1218
      @dododareal1218 2 роки тому +61

      did u just copy a 9 month old comment?

    • @rawiii5578
      @rawiii5578 2 роки тому +77

      Yes.. a half of my sophomore year + my whole senior year in high school have been on zoom and I just felt so robbed out of my teenage years. It’s been really difficult to get back on track and start to actually make memories again because I felt I was on hold for so long.
      What sucks even more is that the first year of my uni will also be online:)

    • @ingaxnathi
      @ingaxnathi 2 роки тому +25

      i'm literally watching this video bc i'm trying to hear some advice since i'm dealing with the same thing in Uni. this year was my first year in uni and it went by sooooo quickly bc of covid. i literally don't know what happened this year, i feel like i've enjoyed nothing nor have i learnt much. *sigh

    • @whimsyrosie
      @whimsyrosie 2 роки тому +79

      University is not the best years of your life. Every year is what you make of it, and don’t put so much pressure on yourself to enjoy school life to the fullest. I hate when they talk about *insert period of life here* as if it’s supposed to be the best time of your life. University life is dull compared to where I’m at now, married to the love of my life and talking about building our dream home. I’m happier now than I ever was in high school or college.

    • @aninterestingconcept5193
      @aninterestingconcept5193 2 роки тому +5

      im in uni rn and its def not the best years of my life...hell naw...I have zero autonomy over myself. When I graduate and finally work in my dream field those will be my best years. so dw about it

  • @Sarvenaz-k
    @Sarvenaz-k 3 роки тому +392

    It's insane how much information is out there for teenagers now. Optimal methods to learn and navigate in life. I wish I had these tools 10 years ago

    • @twentytwentyeight
      @twentytwentyeight 3 роки тому +6

      Me too, but we have them now! Time to stop hustling, distressing, and simmering in trepidation and start living!

    • @Sarvenaz-k
      @Sarvenaz-k 3 роки тому +5

      @@twentytwentyeight why stop hustling lol?

    • @paige172
      @paige172 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah I wish too. But most millenials and gen Zs don't get to experience what life really is without socmed like 10 years ago tho :')

    • @alenskalns4276
      @alenskalns4276 2 роки тому

      @@twentytwentyeight dont stop hustling bro, just a lil bit of time out of your hustle to have fun and meet people

  • @declanhugors
    @declanhugors 2 роки тому +15

    The things Ali said about university scares my 15-year old self beyond sanity, but his kind and reassuring voice is what gives me hope that it's not so bad

  • @Drawpros
    @Drawpros 2 роки тому +1

    discovered this guy's channel at 12. absolute blessing, so grateful i found it and kept up with efficent study techniques at young age. my life is so much easier and i know so much more thanks to you!

  • @mervic022103
    @mervic022103 3 роки тому +483

    i feel like it’s illegal to be watching this video for free

    • @user-dc1kf3gp4t
      @user-dc1kf3gp4t 3 роки тому +43

      Only in China

    • @ItzShehin
      @ItzShehin 3 роки тому +5

      @@user-dc1kf3gp4t 😂lmao

    • @kallens407
      @kallens407 3 роки тому +1

      @@user-dc1kf3gp4t hahaha

    • @arielngoy634
      @arielngoy634 2 роки тому

      Hahahahahahahahahaha😭😭😭 @Goog le

    • @jackmiller9829
      @jackmiller9829 2 роки тому

      @@user-dc1kf3gp4t also Iran, North Korea and some other countries where cannot access UA-cam

  • @hamnashafqat2096
    @hamnashafqat2096 3 роки тому +415

    This is the number of times Ali said, "further down the line"
    👇

    • @dawudhasan5960
      @dawudhasan5960 3 роки тому +4

      I think he said it more than twice
      so ill give a like

    • @dawudhasan5960
      @dawudhasan5960 3 роки тому +2

      @Yussif Elbeltagy we need to unlike it now
      Until it reaches 4

    • @hamnashafqat2096
      @hamnashafqat2096 3 роки тому +1

      @@dawudhasan5960 lol who hurt you bro?

    • @youssefmiladsfis5442
      @youssefmiladsfis5442 3 роки тому +1

      Me writing "people" in essays be like:

    • @siriaa
      @siriaa 2 роки тому +1

      359. I'm gunna make it 360 😂

  • @notanyoneyourecognize
    @notanyoneyourecognize 2 роки тому +4

    Watching this video makes me want to go to college even when i'm done with it just to keep myself happy (cuz these have been, and i'll admit, the happiest years of my life yet) and the thought of staying in your childhood and staying young and making new friends in school sounds like the perfect life to me. If studying a lot is what it takes to keep it, then so be it. besides when im done with college hopefully, passing the school years wont be something that i have to worry about so that's even better.

  • @Someone-mf9dw
    @Someone-mf9dw 2 роки тому +1

    This is honestly really useful information and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart! I really appreciate this!!

  • @Song-ub9rk
    @Song-ub9rk 2 роки тому +3401

    Ali's advice: (random order)
    1. Ask for forgiveness, not permission (just do it!)
    2. Ask yourself: am I still playing the game I wanted to play
    3. Journey before destination (enjoy the friendship)
    4. No one is judging you
    5. Think about what you can control and not things outside of your control
    7. Don't be mean to others
    8. Keep your "door" open
    9. Take more photos for memory
    10. Don't overestimate the difficulty of something - the worst enemy is the fear itself
    11. Learn how to study efficiently
    12. Passive income (making money while gaining experience)
    13. Buy some bitcoins and don't sell them [questionable advice]
    14. Be the "connector"
    15. It's okay to fall behind during term time
    16. It's okay to not go to lectures
    17. See exams/tests as a collective enemy for you and your friends, do not "fight" alone
    18. Expose yourself more to others
    19. Internalisation > inputs (converting something you read to a part of yourself)
    My advice:
    1. Be happy
    2. Step outside of your comfort zone
    3. nourish yourself with God's words

    • @briannaelaine6758
      @briannaelaine6758 2 роки тому +30

      THANK YOU!!

    • @richieocavel
      @richieocavel 2 роки тому +7

      🙌

    • @blockbusterk2302
      @blockbusterk2302 2 роки тому +60

      The reason behind the bitcoin advice is that the video talks about advices Ali would give to his 18 year old self, really not an investing suggestion

    • @deepakbhatti155
      @deepakbhatti155 2 роки тому +32

      dude buying bitcoin 8 years ago and holding it now would be a v smart move lol

    • @anvithkakkera7196
      @anvithkakkera7196 2 роки тому +8

      thanks! lol, im so stupid, i was searching for a quick summary in the comments, so I made one myself, and after posting it, I realized taht you made a summary. lol i wasted so much time, :(

  • @slidles7302
    @slidles7302 3 роки тому +568

    "Nothing good happens after 2am" - Ted's mother

    • @maroua9279
      @maroua9279 3 роки тому +10

      Me a person who sleeps at 12 am max : 👁️👄👁️

    • @derekdesouza9289
      @derekdesouza9289 3 роки тому +32

      I WAS SEARCHING FOR THIS COMMENT!!

    • @raghav1086
      @raghav1086 3 роки тому +10

      But his son luke was the exception😏

    • @misterioseriousyt5325
      @misterioseriousyt5325 2 роки тому

      Yo i am watching this after 2 am

    • @LaguBudakKuching
      @LaguBudakKuching 2 роки тому +2

      I was wondering where I heard it before lol

  • @sebastiancoleridge1560
    @sebastiancoleridge1560 2 роки тому

    Love the way you talk, just so calm and convincing.

  • @StellaZwifty
    @StellaZwifty 2 роки тому +3

    This really opened up my mind to what I should start doing more and how I should start changing myself for the better, I may still be young but I know it's not too early to start applying these to my daily life. Thank you for this. You changed my life in 15 minutes for the better.

  • @infpbubble7549
    @infpbubble7549 3 роки тому +148

    Advice for my 18 year old self: You are going to fail on lots of occasions and it is okay. Infact, it is more than okay, it is inevitable. Instead of beating yourself up, remember that these failures will dramatically increase your chances of success further down the line as long as you learn from each failure.

  • @samcat4005
    @samcat4005 3 роки тому +70

    i'm 18 and this video stabbed me with a knife.
    you're a whole godsend buddy.

  • @harrygibbins1467
    @harrygibbins1467 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you man I appreciate your words so much I needed these words to help give myself a confidence boost I’m 18 and it really is hard you feel like you’ve got the whole world on your shoulders

  • @fallingautumntree
    @fallingautumntree 2 роки тому +4

    I'm 19 years old and I'm about to start my second year in university. This is my sign to try to enjoy these years
    I don't think I wasted 2021, but I could've payed more attention to it, not only to my class but also to my life
    One of the best decisions I've made was watching this video so thank you for sharing this lessons

  • @denisfellin5174
    @denisfellin5174 2 роки тому +1030

    i'm 17 rn, and i'm a little scared about which uni i'm going to go, but these tips are like... gold. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, so now i know that i'm gonna live the best time of my life... thanks a lot

    • @jupiteruniverse8683
      @jupiteruniverse8683 2 роки тому +1

      Ok

    • @nothingbutdrizzle
      @nothingbutdrizzle 2 роки тому +36

      I was in the same place a few months ago, trust me uni is not as bad as your brain will make it seem. If you need to get informed on what you're getting yourself into, do it ! You're gonna need that reassurance.

    • @Omar-02
      @Omar-02 2 роки тому +4

      @@nothingbutdrizzle make sure your degree is something of use. And not be an individual who wastes years of his life and thousands of dollars for a piece of paper that is useless.

    • @hopeblue2014
      @hopeblue2014 2 роки тому +1

      Good luck on whichever uni you pick

    • @stressedbyamountainofbooks
      @stressedbyamountainofbooks 2 роки тому +1

      I know which uni im going to pick, but the stress over learning to get high enough score in nation wide test for universities acceptance is making me crazy

  • @techie8791
    @techie8791 3 роки тому +148

    We need a new video titled "How to waste a day PRODUCTIVELY".

    • @ayellowpapercrown6750
      @ayellowpapercrown6750 3 роки тому +8

      No joke this would actually be such an interesting video. What does he do on a break day that doesn’t involve work or classes to still not feel miserable at the end of it?

    • @rabiabasree2716
      @rabiabasree2716 3 роки тому +2

      I told someone earlier to stop giving him such ideas 💡

  • @jascha14159
    @jascha14159 2 роки тому

    This is by far the best video I‘ve seen for a long time. I‘m really flashed right now. Thank you so much!!

  • @demafelixjaymark905
    @demafelixjaymark905 2 роки тому +1

    Man I'm really glad that I've been doing some of the things you're mentioning rn, like I've been literally just trying to improve my skills at drawing pretty much every day, I somehow already get that this grind will eventually pay off, and other things. I kinda wish I did it earlier, but at least I'm already doing it.

  • @MagnumOpusPortraits
    @MagnumOpusPortraits 3 роки тому +117

    When Ali ends with “have a great life”, I felt that.

  • @MrMBA-zz1es
    @MrMBA-zz1es 3 роки тому +143

    "God grant me strength to accept things which i can not control , the courage to change what i can, and wisdom to know difference" Very true, there are so many things we can control and work toward it and there are huge number of things which we can't, but majority among us worry about what we can't. That line is pure wisdom.

  • @ColegGwentvideos
    @ColegGwentvideos 2 роки тому +5

    I'm almost 16, a deep overthinker, and I very much needed this. Thank you.

  • @user-ic2ny3dk5k
    @user-ic2ny3dk5k 2 роки тому

    You made my day!Honestly it felt like talking to a friend while watching this video.keep going

  • @scarefloor
    @scarefloor 3 роки тому +142

    Immediately sat up straight the second he mentioned posture lol

  • @RenyxGhoul
    @RenyxGhoul 3 роки тому +206

    I am 21 and I wished I told my 18 year old self this. However, I am still in my University period so I can still make the most out of it. As much as sitting indoors is fun, going out to experience while you have youth and energy on your side is better than doing it when you are 50 and regretting it due to health problems.

    • @fantasan8540
      @fantasan8540 2 роки тому +13

      I need to keep this in mind. I am typically that lay in bed kinda guy, so I really need to start taking advantage of my youth and going on when I can.

  • @ssp4321
    @ssp4321 2 роки тому +1

    This is great content. Gave me a lot of clarity. Starting uni tomorrow, wish me luck

  • @charmaine6016
    @charmaine6016 Рік тому

    i found this video on my explore page and i don’t regret clicking because in these few minutes i’ve learnt so much more than i could ever learn. thank you for sharing with us!

  • @lytecyde
    @lytecyde 3 роки тому +83

    I am 43, I just realised this: I like being lectured on wise things and Ali is so very wise, I proudly consider him my spiritual teacher. :)

  • @khizarmujeeb4107
    @khizarmujeeb4107 3 роки тому +470

    I alhamdulillah don't stressed about things which are not in my control;, I leave them to Allah and just do Dua about it.. That's one of my most relaxing parts of being Born as Muslim and Living by it Proudly, thanks

    • @Yusuf-zm4gn
      @Yusuf-zm4gn 3 роки тому +30

      Exactly, no point stressing over the things where you can't influence the outcome 🙌🏾

    • @FatimaZohra-fj1if
      @FatimaZohra-fj1if 3 роки тому +33

      Agree!! Believing in fate as a Muslim surely relaxes so much

    • @Yusuf-zm4gn
      @Yusuf-zm4gn 3 роки тому +33

      @eu en you're absolutely right about that but I think OP is referring to things in life where we as individuals can't do too much to influence the outcome. To get good academic results, like you say, one must put in the effort to study because that's a variable that we can control and should control. Not studying and leaving it all up to the powers of prayer....you're only kidding yourself in that situation :) I often times here Muslim folk use the cop out 'if it was written for me then it is bound to happen' and this way they sell themselves short by refusing to do the absolute minimum to influence the outcome! We try our absolute best and the rest is in God's control 🙌🏾

    • @FatimaZohra-fj1if
      @FatimaZohra-fj1if 3 роки тому +17

      @eu en right but AFTER you study and give your best, its not necessary that you'll get, for example, your favorite college!! In that case, being a Muslim and believing that Allah has planned something better for me than this college; helps alot😊

    • @maxpayne3628
      @maxpayne3628 3 роки тому +1

      @eu en I'm actually an exception then.

  • @oliviasommerville4733
    @oliviasommerville4733 Рік тому +7

    2:36 would also like to add: journal if you can!! I’m only in high school now, but I journaled much of my middle school and high school life to look back on. Not only is it fun to read about the happy moments, but I’ve also learned so much about myself and like to see how I’ve grown from my not-so-good moments!

  • @sandorrclegane2307
    @sandorrclegane2307 2 роки тому

    I love the fact you made a tl:dw in the description, i think your advice is great

  • @krishnathiagarajan8290
    @krishnathiagarajan8290 2 роки тому +275

    "Your surface area for serendipity will increase." That's a beautiful quote.
    Thanks Ali. I'm a year out from college and will remember that. It struck me the minute I heard it. Really meaningful.

  • @anna6570
    @anna6570 2 роки тому +255

    When I see videos like these I always get jealous over the dorm system of their universities... in my country everyone goes to the uni that they're the closest to and we still live with our parents, which is nice, but I can't help but think about how many more people I would be meeting if I lived in a room next to so many other students.

    • @sahar62
      @sahar62 2 роки тому

      Saudi 🇸🇦?

    • @Anonymous-8080
      @Anonymous-8080 2 роки тому

      Sed :(

    • @Anonymous-8080
      @Anonymous-8080 2 роки тому +8

      @@menschlicherroboter6791 in India it is like dorm system is obvious ans have no alternative

    • @stephaniec8899
      @stephaniec8899 2 роки тому +1

      Latam?

    • @anna6570
      @anna6570 2 роки тому +1

      @@stephaniec8899 españa :')

  • @qoogie6648
    @qoogie6648 2 роки тому

    Yo this video was actually very helpful, very informative and full of wisdom. Thank you!

  • @cheese.strings.for.breakfast
    @cheese.strings.for.breakfast 2 роки тому

    thank you so much for this video! Really appreciate it and I will make sure to keep these in mind for my teenage years (and possibly later years)

  • @zachgoll
    @zachgoll 3 роки тому +57

    “Increases your surface area for serendipity” - I’m gonna write this one down ✍️

  • @SueRibelle
    @SueRibelle 3 роки тому +228

    I don't know why and how, but from the first minute I felt a huge smile settling down on my face and I smiled throughout the whole video.
    Your recent videos are so wholesome, Ali. Thanks for the amazing content you put out to share with us. Hopefully we are worth it.

  • @Bedless
    @Bedless 2 роки тому +4

    Really well said, thanks so much for the advice!

  • @masonhalde4937
    @masonhalde4937 2 роки тому +1

    Than you so much for the adice Ali!! Vary good 👍🏻

  • @devyanishinde1697
    @devyanishinde1697 3 роки тому +17

    Point 14: What i learnt through my years is, when we dive into something.. we eventually find our way through it. So do not worry about the depths just dive in.

  • @jessicalighterness5498
    @jessicalighterness5498 2 роки тому +123

    As an 18-year-old watching this, I feel very encouraged because I already do a lot of these things! Thank you for making such a brilliant and beautiful video.

  • @oleksandrdallakian8467
    @oleksandrdallakian8467 Рік тому +1

    just thank you man i ll follow all of your advises. Scpecially thank you for sharing your university stuff exp, cause before i thought that im only the one like this. but now i feel better knowing that all the students experience anxiety and this is the game when you would better to be different from em.

  • @hunter-of-artemis
    @hunter-of-artemis 9 місяців тому

    Thanks, I just found your channel and your advice is really inspiring

  • @pauljevans
    @pauljevans 3 роки тому +63

    love this vid Ali!
    I can't believe I'm going to get this personal but here I go. I am a 14 year old, autistic boy, and I really struggle to express myself and be productive. However, I feel so welcome to this channel and you, yourself, has helped me to improve my productive workflow. You've even given me the confidence to create a video. anyway Ali, I just want to tell you how much you mean to me!
    Many Thanks
    Paul

    • @dot5816
      @dot5816 3 роки тому +2

      Goodluck with everything!

    • @izzaashraf4225
      @izzaashraf4225 3 роки тому +2

      Hey good luck!!Keep pedaling

    • @mays_alpha
      @mays_alpha 3 роки тому +2

      That’s so sweet! I’m glad Ali was able to do that for you ☺️ Stay strong and all the Peace! 💖

    • @Diego_Alcantara
      @Diego_Alcantara 3 роки тому +2

      Wish you good luck on everything Paul !!

  • @parsajamilian5713
    @parsajamilian5713 3 роки тому +44

    I'm a first-year med student and the pieces of advice that you gave really had a positive impact on me. They came directly from experience and I would like to really thank you for making this video.

    • @taranomsaberi6286
      @taranomsaberi6286 3 роки тому

      Same here!

    • @tetelomaphila4233
      @tetelomaphila4233 3 роки тому

      Same here! But I'm still having classes online :(. I can't wait to get back to campus to use this advise.

  • @chubshoo5858
    @chubshoo5858 2 роки тому +1

    Man thank you for all these advices, even if some might sound obvious or cliché. Teenagers needed to hear that and you're helping em so much ! Thanks a bunch from a 15 y.o

  • @Ali_Sambo
    @Ali_Sambo Рік тому

    This is the best advice you could ever get on UA-cam 💯I'm glad I found this video earlier, Thank You for your advice, I appreciate it🙏📚

  • @serbananghel
    @serbananghel 2 роки тому +122

    It’s a great feeling to see all these wonderful advices given to all the first year students out there. I wish I’d recevie these advices when I was in my first year. And oh boi, he hits right back home with these, I was going “me too” on 75% of the advices. Good content. Great story teller.

  • @serenax3892
    @serenax3892 3 роки тому +9

    your videos really help ease people's anxieties on things honestly - thank you for sharing everything!

  • @mittelego1098
    @mittelego1098 2 роки тому

    You are freaking amazing! Thank you for the advice, I'll make use of it!

  • @Lucas-nf9xc
    @Lucas-nf9xc 2 роки тому +1

    I am going to college this fall and i always stress about how things are going to be tough but the fact is that life is a beautiful experience and we should all take a moment to count our blessings to live a happier and a more productive life.
    Thank you,
    Lucas

  • @zahidibr
    @zahidibr 3 роки тому +306

    Thank you!

  • @hienho6125
    @hienho6125 2 роки тому +19

    You're my role model, Ali.
    I am really appreciated what you did and published (from youtube videos, podcasts, articles,...). I learned a lot from them.
    And this video ... although I am 25 years old right now, your advice still work really well :D

  • @zu5sec761
    @zu5sec761 2 роки тому

    i did not expect the sanderson reference, good stuff. Btw, thanks for the video, i am 19 at the time and you have helped me a lot, thanks

  • @viangka8492
    @viangka8492 2 роки тому

    great video! very helpful for the situation i have right now.

  • @marcusaureliusregulus2833
    @marcusaureliusregulus2833 3 роки тому +23

    I am 19 and so glad I found this video. You put into words and actionable points what I have been feeling for a while. About to enter final year.

  • @PedroCosta-en8vo
    @PedroCosta-en8vo 3 роки тому +32

    One of the best videos I've ever seen in my whole life. Thank you very much for it, Ali. I'm 25 in 4/6 Medical College and I would definitely had told it to myself. The best part of it is that we still have time to change. Thanks for that!

  • @Soyabat
    @Soyabat 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this advices, I'm really glad to heare that in my life way. Especially about photo and friends!

  • @nabiha._k118
    @nabiha._k118 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much! I really appreciate it😭💗

  • @korax1571
    @korax1571 2 роки тому +29

    i am so proud of myself for the reason that i am already following a lot of it . thanks Ali for a reminder. there are very less youtuber whose advice is actually usuable because some of them think productivity is just motivational qoutes

  • @thecr4ylxx
    @thecr4ylxx 2 роки тому +4

    I think that everything you´ve just said is right.It´s so encouriging that you don´t make me feel stupid but lift me up to do what I want to do. Thank you for making my day a little brighter!

  • @birgiollo9229
    @birgiollo9229 2 роки тому +2

    I'm 17 at the moment, and your channel will certainly help me more than everything else on UA-cam. Thank you.