New York's 80 Year Olds Share Their BIGGEST Mistakes

I asked New York City's 80-year-olds about their biggest mistakes, life lessons, advice to their younger self, and much more. The responses shocked me.

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[Sprouht]

What is YOUR best piece of advice to someone in their 20s? How can we live our best life?

[AdventureVixen]

I'm 65 and the biggest regret I have, giving so much energy to trying to gain acceptance from people. So many years wasted just to learn its an inside job.

[akula]

As a 60 something, the time I wasted in clubs and pubs, the money I wasted on drink. Chasing women who really didn’t deserve it. The money I wasted on so much stuff you just don’t need. I wished I had eaten better. Putting up with some much hassle and grief because I didn’t know my employment rights. I’m glad I started a pension in my early 20s, enabled me to retire at 60. Don’t take your parents, aunts and uncles for granted, they are not there forever. In life there is only one thing that matters, love.

[elixirlove]

“Ambition is an incredible thing, but don’t be so focused on it that you lose all the richness around you.”
Love that!

[allentempleton]

I'm 65. I was 35 about 10 minutes ago. I was afraid to live my life the way I really wanted because of the judgment of family members. I knew I should stand up and live my life but I kept telling myself I had plenty of time and would take care of it next year and next year and next year. One day I realized I was close to retirement and time had run out. The funny thing was all the people who were so quick to judge me were gone and had lived their lives as they dam well pleased. I gave up my dreams to avoid the judgment of others. I should have turned my back on them and followed my dreams.

[raydavies]

I'm 67.... my best advice is >>>> KEEP YOUR BIG MOUTH DON'T EXPLAIN & !!!! Think before speaking !!

[Hope-fvkf]

Some people allowed mistakes to actually freeze them in that moment of time. Well said! Move forward, there is NO life back there.

[marynoonan]

The guy who’s mum was a Buddist gave him the best advice “Be happy with the present” Exactly

[chickenteeth]

The 2 biggest pitfalls in life are:
1. Not placing enough importance on relationships (often at the expense of career or money), and
2. Having children with the wrong person and becoming tied to them for life

[canadafragrancereviewerdia]

I am 66 years old. I think everyone should try a little harder to be nicer to people and give compliments. One compliment to a stranger can make their day. No one knows what their life is like and it may bring joy to someone. I think as humans we all make mistakes in life. But hopefully we can learn from them. I live everyday of my life being true to myself and knowing that I try my best everyday.

[vittoriomaximum]

I am 50 years old, and I don't get tired of listening to this video.. My regrets, no loving and respecting myself, and try to please others. Young viewers, you are never late for a change. You are enough! Accepted and loved yourself and others.

[abramswee]

Im 57 this year. Just completed my academic journey after spending 15 years of part-time study for my diploma, degree, master, postgrad and phd, while working full-time to support myself and my family. I was self funded all the way until phd where I had govt grants.
So to me, education is a privilege and I cherished it.

[kd]

You're great at doing interviews. You have a calm and leveled demeanor, not like so many obnoxious social media hosts these days. Its refreshing.

[patriciahowellcassity]

"Always be in the present because that's where happiness is." Wonderful 💕

[dubiousdistinction]

that buddhist gentleman has a great life philosophy

[AusHowie]

Working a job that makes you happy isn’t as shallow as it’s made to seem. Working a job that allows you to do the things that make you happy - such as the freedom it provides, the life it allows you to live, the connections with people you make and the comfortability that hopefully comes along with it is what is the meaning of having a job that you love represents.

[WhyTheHorseface]

“Always be in the present. The present is happiness”. I’m 52 and married 30 years and absolutely agree with this.

[geo]

Im 71. Like the Asian man said, don't get stuck in some past moment, good or bad.

[Betselot]

"Have an empathy for people who are not as lucky as you!" Beautiful❤

[LADIES]

I am 36 and my life advice is - Judge people from their behaviour towards you and others NOT by what they speak!