Things You Realize as You Get Older

Getting older comes with its own set of realizations, and in this video, we'll share some of the things you realize when you're older that we've personally experienced. These are just our thoughts on life lessons, mindset changes, and little pieces of wisdom that have shaped our journey. From advice from people as they get older to our own take on self-improvement and personal growth, this is more of a reflection than a guide. If you're curious about the lessons of life we've picked up along the way or just looking for some life tips and advice for young people, join us as we explore these personal insights.

Writer: Brie Villanueva
Editor: Caitlin McColl
Script Editor: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Brandon
Animator: Inaya (new animator)
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

⏳ 00:01 – "You'll get it when you're older" – Those deep realizations only come with age.
📆 00:34 – Time flies faster as we grow older, and many realize they've wasted valuable moments.
🧍‍♂ 01:42 – Don’t try to be someone you're not; stay true to yourself.
😼 02:51 – You can't please everyone, so live for yourself and do what makes you happy.

[Psychgo]

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Tiimestamps:
⏳ 00:01 – "You'll get it when you're older" – Those deep realizations only come with age.
📆 00:34 – Time flies faster as we grow older, and many realize they've wasted valuable moments.
🧍‍♂ 01:42 – Don’t try to be someone you're not; stay true to yourself.
😼 02:51 – You can't please everyone, so live for yourself and do what makes you happy.

[PosiMind]

Time is priceless, and being authentic is key. Don’t let others' opinions dictate your life—do what makes you happy! 😊
⏳ 00:01 – "You'll get it when you're older" – Those deep realizations only come with age.
📆 00:34 – Time flies faster as we grow older, and many realize they've wasted valuable moments.
🧍‍♂ 01:42 – Don’t try to be someone you're not; stay true to yourself.
😼 02:51 – You can't please everyone, so live for yourself and do what makes you happy.

[RonPhilBargayo-ii]

Not all old people are matured you must understand that maturity is not base upon to a person's age but it is in the behaviour of a person in a certain degree of the personal mindset of a human

[SaifEldeenEmad]

What a lot of people forget when saying the phrase "do whatever you want if it doesn't hurt anyone", they forget that not all things that may not hurt others doesn't necessarily mean it won't hurt you. Even if you are not hurting anyone, what right is right and what is wrong is wrong. Live in a way that makes your life fulfilling and good for yourself and the people you love. That's all there is to it

[GemR]

As someone on the cusp on of 40, seriously the time just flies! It's a strange transition too because you don't just wake up one day and feel middle aged! You are yourself at any age. Don't be afraid to be happy! Live in a way that brings you joy no matter what age you are. You're never too young to enjoy an afternoon tea or too old to enjoy a theme park. You make the rules in your own life. Just be kind about it and respect other people's choices in their lives too.

[thenumberprocrastinator]

Oh my gosh I’m in love with the art style

[Already.Forgotten]

Trying to please everyone is a fool’s errand, as opinions are just fleeting thoughts in a world that doesn’t care at all.

[justmoch]

i am a 34 y.o man, single, happens to spend my youth on sacrificing my life and myself for others, now I understand how does it feel like to go „outside“ and experiencing something that supposedly did when I was younger (travel more, heartbreak more).

considering myself as a late bloomer, but it’s OK. my close relatives always support me and said to me that my life is mine. and it doesn’t have to be „a race“ with others. 😊

[DistortedDan_]

I guess I’ll be that guy
1: 0:16 where did all the time go
2: 1:18 it’s not just cheesy advice
3: 2:50 live your life

[wade]

Being yourself might mean people aren't readily drawn to you, but in the end, the people who are right for you will show up. It can take a long time. But you can use this time to work on those things about you that you KNOW can be worked out. It's something I've learned, anyway.

[arodoeseverything]

3:06 so true. For all highschoolers watching this. No one will care to remember the "cringey" things you did. And if they do remember, they won't care. And if they remember and care then they aren't worth pleasing because judging people for the small things that bring people joy without disturbing others is a sad way to live.

[KevinBallenger]

Summer definitely goes by quicker as I’ve gotten older but winter somehow lasts longer.

[jackiecastillo]

This really resonates w me 00:34 - Time flies faster as we grow older, and many realize they're wasted valuable moment's.

[psychologypub]

00:01 - Realizations About Time
00:36 - The Speed of Growing Up
01:22 - Navigating Teenage Life
02:01 - The Importance of Being Yourself
02:55 - The Challenge of Pleasing Others

Awesome stuff!!!!

[jend]

46yrs this weekend. My advice is to keep playing, and making memories.

[AngelicPelican]

I love that the voice actor is south african ahh! good to see more of us in the media

[matthewkincanon]

I realized a few years ago that I spent too much time doing what was “safe” and “productive” rather than what was right for me, and it affected my overall well-being. So I decided to slow down and make some changes. I cut back on my freelance gigs to have more free time, I picked up reading books again, I cut my hair shorter and dyed it blonde, and I started doing more creative activities again. I did a mix of things I wanted to do for a long time and things I needed to do to help me connect with my inner self and be happier.

Don’t neglect yourself in trying to stay busy or build a strong resume. At some point, your resume won’t get any stronger and you’ll wish you balanced work with your hobbies.

Also, if you keep yourself from letting your appearance reflect who you are, enjoying activities that give you life, or doing other things that let you be yourself because of what others may say, it’s gonna hurt your self-love. My general rule is to check if what you want to do goes against company policy at your job. If there are no issues then go do the things you want. Spend your life being yourself, not who others imagine or expect you to be

[MegaManNeo]

Yup... all this is 100% correct. Except that I am 33 and far away from potentially ever having a wife at all 🥲
Time really flies by because we somehow already seem to have experienced most things. That was definitely different as kids and even teens. Oddly enough, time is just as slow as it ever was, we just need to make more unique and new experiences along the way. Other than this, yes. PLEASE STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF, it isn't worth it playing nice for someone else. The people one gets along with will show up somewhere, somehow.

[Aan]

Timestamps
1). Where did all the time go 0:15
2). It's not just cheesy advice 1:17
3). Live your life 2:49

Hope this helps you out. Hope you have a nice day. Sorry this is so late. 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[natemorgan]

The things i realized is that parents aren't always right, bitterness towards everything isn't healthy to deal with things, being a people pleaser and not being able to say "no" seems sad