Advice to a 19 year old me...
I turned 29 on Wednesday (WOOP! WOOP!) and thought I'd hit record to share 10 pieces of advice that I would give my younger (19 year old) self. I hope this video can provide some informative and useful life and career advice to anyone that comes across it. Thanks for passing by and enjoy!
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00:54 - Pay attention to what you read
02:40 - Make good health choices
03:36 - Spread your eggs
04:11 - Find a good inner circle
04:59 - Start something on the side
05:51 - Marathon, not sprint
06:40 - Play the long game
07:42 - Set goals, assess regularly
08:48 - Motivation ebbs and flows, strong habits win
09:36 - Live by balance
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Hey! I hope some of the points mentioned in this video can be of use to you. Time flies so try and live in the moment as well as plan for a strong future. On a side note, I'm hoping to release an in-depth 'Asset Management 101' course in the next few days on Skillshare so here’s a FREE trial of Skillshare Premium Membership for those of you that see this comment: skl.sh/afzalhussein01211. I've already got a few banking/career related courses on Skillshare that you can check out too.
@kasimashraf4001
3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday 🎂 🥳
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
@@kasimashraf4001 Thanks!
@albertd7658
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 21 years old Applied Mathematics junior, transferring to UCLA or UCB. I'm equally interested in Investment Banking and Tech, which means mainly GOOD SALARY. But struggling to pick my minor as Finance or CS. Could you give any advice or recommendation?
Watching this at 19, in my first year of uni. Amazing help.
@publickardo.45670
2 жыл бұрын
I am very sad..me 19yrs kal hi hua lakin abhi tak 12th me hi hu
bro you look 24 wth no way you just turned 29. more life tho akh
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
😄😄 love, bro 👊🏽
Hope you had a nice bday
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I recently turned 17 thank you for your advice, I'll be sure to internalise these and put them into practice.
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
💪🏽
I'm 19 years old, this in my first year of college, studying economics and always looking on how to improve, thanks for your amazing content.
Even as a graduate who's recently entered the corporate world, this was amazing help 👏
Thank you for this Afzal, i recently applied to study Law at UCL and Oxford- Got rejected from both, but got amazing offers from exeter and Warwick. Through this video you have reminded me to seize opportunities and make the most of what life gives you. Thank you
@leagueoflegendrankednormal6387
2 жыл бұрын
Which one did you join?
Happy birthday! My husband won't stop watching your videos so I thought I might just pop up in the comments to surprise him lol. Hope you have a great birthday and another beautiful year ahead. Loads of love and admiration for your work from the two of us ❤️
I'm 23, almost finished my postgrad and even now, these words of advice are absolute gems. Cheers mate and happy belated!
Great Content!! Loved it.
Happy belated birthday Afzal! Nothing but gems here, thank you - wishing you a great year ahead!
I love this. Thank you for sharing your advice - super helpful :) I graduated 2.5 years ago and recently joined a grad scheme in FMCG, but share some interests in the world of banking and your other life advice videos. Keep up the great content!
Thanks a lot for the advice. Much appreciated !
Happy birthday man! I am 19, studying business and I definitely can relate to all your points. Keep up the good content!
I love your advice. Especially since you always keep in mind of the big picture and balance. 👍🏻
Brilliant advice Afzal.
Happy 29th Afzal. Been subbed for a couple of months now. Thank you for always keeping it real in your videos. The fact that you can look back and see the flaws in your younger self shows the growth you've made. Hopefully you can look back in ten years and have another set of lessons for your 29 year old self.
Good points, something I would add is that nothing is worse than not having tried, forgone a chance, be it in your work or social life.
Couldn't have given better advice! 👏 👏 👏 👏 Thank you
Happy birthday, I appreciate the videos
Wooh I was just scrolling through the finance and banking videos and you guy my guy are such a vibe and good advice I'm watching this at 19 and hope your advice will work .thanks a lot
Just Turned 23 and am working in wealth management at Barclays, just finished up my degree apprenticeship, I love your videos and the motivation point was great, with a high workload sometimes I have low motivation but I do feel my positive habits always keep me on track.
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats! I remember securing my wealth management offer at Barclays. Such a great feeling. Hope you're enjoy it! 👍🏽
I followed You since 2 years ago!! Probably one of the best and most genuine video that You published! I have taken a quite similar approach during my academic path. It definitely works
Happy Birthday Man!! These insights are really great!!😁👏
Happy birthday! Great channel and fantastic commentary. I'm 44 and presently am a renewable energy manager slap in the middle of my working career.
Just found ur channel and wtf your videos are such high quality and well produced?? you'll blow up soon for sure i love ur videos
Turning 21 in 2 weeks! Love you videos & advice.
As a 19 year old this video helps tremendously. Thank you so much for these great advice.
Thanks for this bro I'm 21 and glad I've seen this!
Hi Afzal, I'm a penultimate student in HK and I just want to say thank you so much for sharing these videos with us. Your videos undoubtedly help me secure my internship and also enable me to explain the finance industry to my juniors. I'm sincerely obliged for your sharing and I hope for your success in your work and this channel.
Happy belated birthday! Your videos are methodological and very informative (I love it). You are definitely the older finance mentor I never had lol. I graduated uni in 2018 and started my professional career at a big PE firm. The transition was brutal but I gained a lot of knowledge. I recently moved on to a finance govt consultant position and the work life balance is much better. I’m still trying to figure out what’s next for me and what are my long term career goals. I might put some energy into some of my passion projects since I have more time on my hands.
Love this! Very well said.
@AfzalHussein
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Preach brother..Another great video!👊🏼💪🏼
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏽🙌🏽
thanks for the amazing video man, you spoke from heart
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
Always from the heart 😉👊🏽
I am turning 20 by the end of this year and I am in my 2nd year of BM. I really love this video because it is very accurate that Banking is an overrated sector at the moment (it is by no means bad and take your chances there if you can) but I really find that it is very important if not more important to look into different options.
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
👊🏽
This really helps! Thank you and happy late birthday!
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear! Thanks 👍🏽
Love your videos bro. I graduated from UCL in 2019 and didn’t do any internships or serious thinking about my career until it was all over, kicking myself now as I had no idea how precious that time was when I was there. I would add the point that you shouldn’t just jump into a job for the sake of having one, as that’s what I did straight after graduation to avoid moving home. Spent a year and a half working as a BDM in a lead generation company and hating it, so handed in my notice last week and got my final assessment to join the Army as an officer coming up in March. 🤙
@flamingxflamingo5330
3 жыл бұрын
Fuck, started there this year. Gotta start preparing for internships
@cookingwithcallum1904
3 жыл бұрын
Which capbadge are you joining?
@cameronfairrie7380
3 жыл бұрын
@@flamingxflamingo5330 Get on it mate, uni is over before you know it
@cameronfairrie7380
3 жыл бұрын
@@cookingwithcallum1904 still deciding but hopefully something in the RAC.
Hbd killy keep grinding 150k by the end of this yr 👀
Speaking as a 19 year old, this was super helpful !
Happy birthday and thanks for the insightful video! If you could do a similar video on your advice for fresh graduates it would be great. Take care
You're a good INTELLIGENT person
Happy birthday Afzal! Appreciate you 🙌🏼
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
💪🏽👊🏽
The Quality of your Videos is stunning
Bro I’m in 6th-form, this was helpful af, much love♥️🙏🏽
Happy Belated Birthday Azfal! Hope you had a good one. I'm an architecture grad, and everything you said was spot on and so helpful.
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
Pleasure! Thanks for watching 😊
Happy birthday Afzal! Great video, very different from the rest of you content. I appreciate a lot when you talk about what matters for you outside of your career but without neglecting your profesional life. I find it inspiring to see someone who worked at GS and that succeeds to make time for other important priorities.
really helpful !! good job 👍
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Just graduated in 2020 and began working in front office banking in September in a rotational program. Loving it, albeit virtually and uniquely challenging, but missing in person interactions greatly. Been binge watching your content for 2 weeks or so, loving it! If I had advice to myself at beginning of Uni, it would be to put more money in the stock market, but not more than I could afford to lose. Great learning opportunity
I never knew how much I needed to watch this video until I did. Thank you!
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😊
First met you when you spoke at university of manchester, been watching your videos and sharing them since. your content is very valuable :)
I'm currently 19, and this was a great video thanks for sharing
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
Pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Solid video!
The man himself- May you live till you are satisfied! elated to hear this!
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Just discovered your channel! As a 19 yr old this came at the perfect time as I’ve been a little anxious about the future. Thanks for the advice, excited to discover your other vids !
@publickardo.45670
2 жыл бұрын
I am very sad..me 19yrs kal hi hua lakin abhi tak 12th me hi hu
FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Well done 👍🏼 good video and good lessons
Love your content my guy. Happy belated birthday afzal
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏽👊🏽
Hi Afzal, thanks a lot for yours videos they're extremely helpful! Could you perhaps create a video related to the game-stop topic and what happened from a technical perspective? Thank you
Happy Birthday from an Economics student in spain, great videos hope to get in IB
Great video Afzal. I like the idea of zooming out like this! Though there's a bias with things tending to make more sense when viewed in hindsight, there's always a tad few nuggets you would've hoped to have heard earlier on and I think you nailed them. Keep it up!
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, thanks! 💪🏽👊🏽
Happy birthday, mate! Last year finance undergrad here, on the grind for that juicy internship, rejection after rejection, but keeping the head up nonetheless and staying focused. :P
Great video and happy birthday to you too! 🥳 The point about investing in your health whilst you’re young is definitely important. Learn to cook 👨🍳🍽👩🍳 and take the time to do physical activities you enjoy🏋️⛹️♂️ The corporate world will hit you fast and your health will definitely take a toll, so ensure you are placing yourself in the best position to avoid these issues further down the line.
Afzel! We share same bday. Thanks for all the Awesome content man :) - Civil Engineer fan
amazing video i am 19 currently and can relate every point ty
Right now I am a Grade 12 student and planning to apply commerce schools in Canada~ Your advises are super inspirational and helpful, thank you for sharing these with us~
Happy bday king. I am in year 13 and got an offer from cass business school. Hopefully I will make the grades. Thanks for all your videos.
Happy Birthday bro and have a good one!
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Happy birthday🥳 been following for so long. Could you make a vid on wealth management
Best wishes,happy birthday !
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
💪🏽👊🏽
Turning 20 in a couple of months. Very helpful video bro ✌🏻
Your videos are soo applicable to life. Please do videos on money management and also housing. Two key areas which many 20-30 years stumble through life with.
Happy birthday! It’s a good thing you made friends at uni ☺️.
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
Haha, indeed! Thanks!
Currently i am hospitality professional, and this fall I am starting my journey into world of finance by getting admitted into a top masters program. I am really impressed by overall quality videos that you post. Keep the good work going and happy birthday a month late🎉
Let's gooo! Happy belated!
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏽🙌🏽
Thank you for this, today is my 19th birthday 🧁I’m scared but excited
Happy Birthday Boss!! 🎊
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏽👊🏽
I really enjoyed the Interview with Hamza. Could you maybe cover a bit of tech as well?
Happy Belated Birthday ! 🎂 🎊
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
Happy birthday my guy 🥳❤️
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
💪🏽👍🏽👊🏽
I’m late, but Happy birthday 🎉🎊🎂!
Happy belated birthday 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for taking the time sharing us these Golden tips, I'm 19 yo, I'm gonna say that your tips are usefull and I didn't notice about some of them before, thanks to you for sharing. HBD
Thank you sir
Top-tier video Afzal! Currently a student, fortunate to have couple internships under my belt with one more to complete this summer before Uni finishes
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers, nice! Put out more videos when you can 💪🏽👊🏽
@_MWC
3 жыл бұрын
@@AfzalHussein Deal, thanks!!
Enlightening
Happy birthday brother!
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
👊🏽
22 year old Indian working as Software Engineer at HP Inc looking to break into Management Consulting in the coming future. Following you since past 2 years. Glad I found you. Thanks for the motivation. Hope you had great birthday🔥
Your vids are extremely useful to me man. I'm in year 2/3 of uni and i want to head into banking
Afzal, we need a video of your opinion on what is going on with Gamestop and Wallstreetsbet ASAP!
UG students need to hear this ASAP!!!
Noooicce I’m 19 studying Law! Thanks for the vid 🙏🏻
Assalomu aleykum I always regretted that I didn’t have brother who would have given me track and advice. But I have stopped to grumble since I “met” you. Now I have brother in the UK. Thank you a lot!
@aslzar
2 жыл бұрын
I am 3rd student at HSE in Saint Petersburg
I’m a second year studying Real Estate, hoping to go into property development and investment so not necessarily banking/finance. Alongside uni work I’m trying to build an automotive Instagram page as a side hustle as cars are my other big passion. I’m also educating myself about the stock market and making a few investments. Cheers for the video it was very helpful!
Happy late birthday!!!!
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Make a video on setting goals!🙏🏼
You are very likable hey !
I love your contents always. I had experience in operation management, marketing and financial services. However, I'm graduating in spring 2021. I haven't got anything yet. Now I'm so scared to graduate and not having roles in my fields 😢
@AfzalHussein
3 жыл бұрын
It's fine, just try and secure anything in any industry for now.
Actually 19 im going on my 3rd uni year in foreign language I will apply your advice and come here each year to see the evolution thx a lot for your video
really like you video. I am 36 this year joined a top hedge fund two years ago. I really envy young ppl like you can have chance to work for top companies in the industry. I remember when was like your age I was struggling with 9-5 job in a mom-pop company just barely make a living. For me to get access to big firms is something can only happen in mid 30s but for ppl like you, you can do it right after getting out of school. I have to admit there are big differences between ppl. When I joined this big firm I am currently in right now, almost ppl at my level are all 30 below like around 25 but with more or better skill and experience than I do. I learnt a lot for the past two years working here but always with sadness and a little bit of discouragement. I sometimes think if I were given this job when I was 25 years old when I was just single and have no other side hassles, I would have focused more on the job and grew faster.