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How lucky are you realising all this wisdom at age 28. I'm 40 and only just realised a lot of what you talk about on this channel ;)

@afinnimore1

Жыл бұрын

Me too was thinking the exact same thing! In my 20s I felt very much under the control of other people not happy or doing anything I wanted in life. Taken a long time to find a better situation and then people make mean comments because you're not living traditional life!

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing. I don't think it is better or worse to realize it at any one point in life. Blessings

@marekkopton2546

10 ай бұрын

Sorry, but 'realizing it at age of 40 instead of 28' sounds like nothing more than excuse for not doing anything about that. I don't know what's wrong with the age here - grass is always greener over there. I'm 29 and sometimes I wish to realize few of these things at age of 40, when I'd be more settled and have a total different look upon life. But these beliefs and stops won't let me choose to be miserable.

@daimsaeed

12 күн бұрын

​@marekkopton2546 Id wouldve want to know all these things when I was a kid

Man I appreciate you and this video. I'm turning 60 this year and feel so much of what you're talking about. Alot of regret, alot of what-ifs. So trapped in trying to live in this world that I lost my way. Was hoping to leave my mark on this world but I'm running out of time. So now I'm just trying to figure out how to live....really live. Thanks for hearing me. Keep sharing your thoughts. They matter.

I am 37 and feel like I am not where I want to be at life. I started taking action 1st January this year. So far most things didn't work out but I will dust myself and try a different way. The journey is not linear. Even in my "failure" I have learnt a lot. Thank you David for your videos. It is OK to watch the big channels from time to time but your channel gives unique value to people starting or in the beginning of their journeys!

I haven’t been feeling well lately in all aspects of my life. Everything seems to be going to shit, but your videos always bring some peace in me. This one was great, I’m gonna replay it until I have it engraved in my brain. Thank you for creating this type of content, you have a new subscriber.

@juliadesiree2021

Жыл бұрын

This could have been my words, I feel the same ❤ we will get there

@Mario-to8bj

Жыл бұрын

@@juliadesiree2021 hopefully we will! 🙏🏼

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thank you Mario, wishing you well and grateful for your presence

@maverickg1740

11 ай бұрын

I relate.

Im 41 and this helped me today. I want you to know that you matter and made a difference for me. Thank you.

Change in life is scary, most of us live within the comfort of our parents house which can stagnate our development if we don't try to eventually move out and take risks, I'm 25 and I'm at the stage now where I honestly don't care what other people think, don't waste time, life is short, it gets easier the older and wiser you become!

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thanks Ben, wishing you success.

I spent the decade between 20 and 30 in complete isolation due to severe social anxiety. I am now 40, and after 10 years of constant struggle, I can finally live a somewhat normal life. But its hard to not feel that life has been wasted. I am very far behind others and have never been able to experience the social life most people take for granted at the age of 20-40. Arguably the most important time of life? I might as well have been in prison for those years (in solitary confinement). It is really hard to not feel like a failure. And i feel very ashamed about everything.

@thedavidboland

9 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing, I appreciate your vulnerability

I swear if I had the little wisdom I have today about the importance of time by age 15 instead, I would have set the world on fire, no doubt but the sad reality is that youth is forever gone

Im 21. Last year was the best time of my life. I worked as a janitor for a science station, and the community was so good. After my contract expiered I decieded to travel alone to "prove my worth" as i felt like a loser in the gymnasium - even though that was two years before and largely forgotten. I chose the most dangerous trip i could try and ended up being hospitalized and had to take monthlong teatments. Right now I cannot sleep as I drown in regret and shame.. Last year was the best time of my life because I did it for me. On paper, traveling dangerously in Asia sounds more epic, but I dont give a shit anymore: I worked as a janitor and loved my life, and my inner peace was nothing like any time before. I will find back to loving myself. I needed this video now. Thank you.

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing, and wishing you healing on your journey

Enjoyed the warming hug vibes 🤗

@thedavidboland

Жыл бұрын

hugs :)

It’s so hard to forgive myself. I actually feel embarrassed about past choices/decisions. My therapist tells me that the fact is, I made the decision based on the information I had at the time. There’s frustration, guilt, constant beating up on myself about where I am now in life because of past choices. Thanks for this reminder.

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

it's okay to make "bad" decisions. it's all okay.

Forgiving ourselves is powerful. It's all fate if you ask me. My mother left us when i was 10 and this had a big negative impact on my life as u can imagine. Taking small steps is very important when u have it harder than others. Back then youtube pushed channels more but i completely missed this time because i had fear of critic, i didnt have enough self confidence (I'm a musician as you). It all comes within time. Greetings from germany u make good videos and i know how much work they are.

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing

Good one 👍 I’m gonna have to rewatch it a few times to let it sink in. Thank you 🙏

In Germany we say: "Danke für deine Worte!"

By the way i have a video idea for you, the title could be: Living in babylon is rough. And you know exactly what i mean :)

Thank you it’s exactly what I need at this point it’s like universe sending this message through you Thank you ❤

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thank you

Nailed it! I believe you couldn't explain this any clearer than that. And I feel so dumb for not knowing this earlier...

@thedavidboland

9 ай бұрын

thanks for your comment, and I feel you

Sometimes people feel that they don't know themselves well enough to know where to start or what to start with. In this situation, I think getting started by exploring interests and taking some sort of daily action is helpful. Thanks for the video. 😊

8:20 needed this reminder been down this road too long

04:53 - you spoke directly to me here. I'm never fully satiated, and there are too many things I want to do/try/learn/experience. But no, we will never get everything done, and that's okay 💛

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing amy

@theamyjacks

11 ай бұрын

@@thedavidboland thank YOU for this great video.

I needed this, I feel like you were inside my head.

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

:)

putting yourself out there isn't for everyone though

@humanbeing4995

Жыл бұрын

😉 The world doesn't just disappear when a hawk's eyes are shielded, for the bird... It totally does.

@Daneiladams555

Жыл бұрын

@humanbeing4995 can you explain ? Thx

@humanbeing4995

Жыл бұрын

@@Daneiladams555 Not putting yourself out there implies that you stay inside (Your space, area, maybe inside your head) . Considering that we're conversing in this fashion, I'm suggesting the difference is perceived.

@camelkingofthemediteranean949

11 ай бұрын

You define success. Some people need the CEO big life while some are happy enough with living in the same village

@humanbeing4995

11 ай бұрын

@@camelkingofthemediteranean949 🥰 Even should a single cell organism so multiply that there is no breathable air for us, it's still nature being nature. It is much the same for one standing atop a pyramid of people to find themselves. Again, a perceived experience. 💛 I forget who said it but even a mixed up human being is simply an expression of nature.

Love this man… Tried starting KZread last year and got discouraged. Think i’m gonna get back to giving it a shot now. Even if it’s with just an iPhone camera.

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

you got this

Well spoken mr. Knight 🎉😅😊 I am 42 and started investing maybe 2-3 years ago and had exactly the thoughts you described (so dumb, why Not this and that, but my Life was so different Back then)

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thank you for the comment :)

this is what people really need..not how to feel happy all the time(which is impossible) but to remember our purpose through our suffering... to quoge Nietzsche "A man with the WHY to live for can live through any HOW"

Thank you. God wanted me to see this. I needed this.

Beautiful video.

Thank you so much David. I look forward to your videos. This one was amazing. You are helping more people than you will ever know. Keep going. Keep doing what you are doing. And thank you. You are a beautiful person, and the world needs you more than ever.

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thanks Joseph :) I appreciate this

Love this! ❤

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

:)

Thanks for your wise words and honesty David, i found your channel just at the right time for me. I have been regretting and beating myself up as you described, which only leads to more negativity. There is always cause for hope. Bvest wis h es to you!

Great thoughts, thanks.

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

and thank you

You help with your thoughts man 🎉

I have never related to a video as hard as I do this one. I needed to hear this on so many levels. Thank you so much David.

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Youre better than my deadpan therapist

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

aw thanks

Its the same thing with free time. Some people are like i want holidays all the time so i can focus on my hobby or art. Then im like i want to work cos im bored being on holiday haha. But if you had all the time in world you would t value your hobby anymore.

Congratulations on this fantastic upload.

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit

Great video!! Thanks

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thank you

Thank you Good take

I genuinely love and appreciate your videos, thank you for sharing and reminding me how simple things can be

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thank you so much for sharing this

This was a perfect video to help me with my issues with regret I've been going through. You know I like to think even if I was the only one benefiting from your videos you would still make them just for me, but I can't imagine more and more people would be helped in life changing ways from your insight. Thank God for you!

Beautiful vid. Im sure many of us experience this.many things u mentioned have held me up in life here and there with my attempts of pursuit etc. Great teaching ! 💃🤗 proud of you

love it man! keep creating such great content.

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thanks Ed!

I love your mindfullness, you are on the right path!

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

blessings to you !

Your videos are really really helpful David. Thank you. 🙋‍♀️

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

blessings

You gave me a new perspective towards my current circumstances. Ill always be thankful to this video of yours on my journey to greatness.

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

blessings to you!

This video has struck me hard this Monday morning. Thanks David 🙏

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

So glad!

David, I recently found and subscribed to your channel and am already impressed with your content. You have a natural gift of encouraging and inspiring people without being condescending. Also, I really appreciate your willingness to think deeply and question narratives that just may not be so. Keep up the awesome work!

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

I did corporate and I don't like travel (much). So I'm good there. I don't regret my life tho I wasted a lot of time. It's been a learning curve with lots of time spent on the "wrong" stuff (like gaming or binge watching). But any of these things made me who I am today. Tho I find it hard to forgive myself for not knowing what to do next. And procrastinating while figuring that out... But everyone is different. Thanks for your food for thought. You should try a 9-5. It's worth an experience. Free spirits is what the corp world needs I think. Aaaaand... I really think you're about to take off with that channel of yours.

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thank you for this thoughtful comment

Thank you

Looks like that cyst is about to heal soon 👍 Thanks for sharing. It's hard. Focusing on here and now. Daydreamer nightmare 😂 God bless all of us 🙏

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thank you and hallelujah

Just an awesome video!! Love it 😍 new sub from near Vancouver BC (ok 7 hrs east lol) ..if you come back to Canada I'll show you the Kootenays

@thedavidboland

10 ай бұрын

nice! :)

Love your vids

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thanks

what a story telling..... sending love from India ♥️

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thank you

Logic can be a very fuzzy thing

Word

Thank you for reframing regret as a tool of procrastination. What can I do today? Instead of negativity about the past. I’m 38 and have some choices I would have changed but I have a lot of good things too that give my life meaning.

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, thank you for sharing

This is a shallow comment but I'm going to say it anyway:) I like your accent and listening to you and looking at you:)

I’m 60 I had a business for 20 years Did well but lost everything The business ran on autopilot I thought I had made it so did not try to learn other ways too make money nor did I acquire any skills I am a deep thinker and always wanted to search for what is truth I became a hermit and spent all my time on spiritual themes I have much to share with the world but never wanted to Market it and make money on it I get discriminated against because of my background I am a good person but on paper maybe questionable All I have left is my faith in God and a calling I know that started very young But I must admit that at 60 starting over is a bit intimidating Not even starting over ; I feel I am just starting from scratch I will update on how my life continues But I pray for all of you who feel like throwing in the towel It’s never too late and at 60 I am going to have to apply this I know this is not a faith based channel but I stumbled into it Keep me in your prayers If we stumbled into this channel is because we have something in common The need to stop feeling we have wasted our lives Today is the first day of the rest of your life

@thedavidboland

8 ай бұрын

bless you my friend

Money helps a lot. I would suggest owning real estate so you can have the funds to explore your options.

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

I am going to acquire real estate. thank you

I know it's ultimately another excuse, but having a roommate that is living the exact life that I used to before adopting a growth mindset makes this more difficult for me. I used to game all day, have bad eating, sleeping, and exercise habits, and felt miserable doing it. Our energies are infectious, but some people seem to be immune to that.

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing. it might be more supportive for you to find a new living situation, if that's the case. or you could stay there and transcend the patterns. either way you're perfect.

Where can I get a poncho like the one you have at the beginning of the video. I want to look like a disciple too

@thedavidboland

10 ай бұрын

I got it in Antalya, but it took me many years to find this. Having said that, the internet is your friend.

@Noahrino

10 ай бұрын

@@thedavidboland what do you think I should look up?

@thedavidboland

10 ай бұрын

@@Noahrino poncho would be a start, I suppose?

@Noahrino

10 ай бұрын

@@thedavidboland ok, thank you!

Stable income is good. Office banter, 9-5 for me is the hamster wheel and I really don't like it at all.

Hey David, im only 14 years old and im dreaming about completing the seven summits. (Climbing the tallest mountain on every continent) Your videos really inspire me. I'm just stopping by to hear how your life is going right now. So.... How are you'? Are you still traveling around? (And have you ever been to Denmark?) Just looking to have a calm chat, right here in the comment section of your videos ;) Peace out.

@thedavidboland

8 ай бұрын

Hello. What a cool dream! I like hiking/travel/fitness ambitions like this because they're quite straightforward to achieve... make a plan, do the training, book the ticket, and do it. I ran a marathon in Iceland last month and did some road tripping after. Back in Ireland at the minute, curious as to where the next adventure will be. All the people in Iceland said that Denmark/Norway are the only places that are more expensive than Iceland, haha. I haven't been to Denmark yet. :P thanks for your lovely comment!

@siriussc1903

8 ай бұрын

@@thedavidboland wow. Ist cool to hear that youre still going on adventures like that. But how do you afford to be on the road so much. Thats my dream life right there.:)

@thedavidboland

8 ай бұрын

@@siriussc1903 gather some money and then go :P I’m self employed so it gives me flexibility. keep costs low by volunteering (search online Workaway/WOOFing), camping or hostels instead of hotels, hitchhiking, hiking, couchsurfing. It is often cheaper for me to travel because life in Ireland is quite expensive compared to a lot of other countries.

@siriussc1903

8 ай бұрын

@@thedavidboland That's so cool, have you ever heard of house-sitting? You pay a small amount of money every month (about 14 euros), and then you live in, and look after people's houses or pets while they are traveling. it's a really cheap way to travel. pretty cool :)

@thedavidboland

8 ай бұрын

@@siriussc1903 I have heard of it but never tried it. Maybe I will someday :)

❤

A stable 9-5 job does sound pretty tempting at times. Is it worth it?

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

i don't know. I think if everyone was given the option of a 9-5 and self employment without the chance of failure, you'd probably take the latter. but I'm bias.

@alexanderstyrlander7991

11 ай бұрын

Well, i started out selfemployed as my father had always been an entrepreneur but hit the wall big time at 27 and thought I was going to die. So I decided to quit my business that paid med about 5000USD a month after taxes and got a menial job for about 1700USD after taxes… And my life has never been better than now. Quite contradictory isn’t it?

broke and happy > rich and sad

@thedavidboland

10 ай бұрын

yes

I agree with a lot of this video, but if you want to avoid big regrets later - find a career and a family. These are what give most men meaning in life.

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

thank you

I wish I had some Mushrooms 🎉

I'm certain we feel shitty as we trade our lives for an illusory method of accounting because we feel it promises a full life. What is important? I have no idea. I never figured out what was ours before we were born and get to keep when we die. 😉

@humanbeing4995

Жыл бұрын

In between birth and death is a FULL LIFE. Even living a few minutes.

A friend of mine in his 70s worked all his life building a large company with offices all around the world. He made millions and millions of dollars. Bought homes, travelled the world, had tons of friends and business connections. Now, in his 70s he’s alone at his newest vacation property by a serene lake. Most of his family is gone but he still has many friends. His biggest regret is that he never married and had kids. He came to the realization that becoming world famous for work, making enough money to do whatever he wants and traveling the world doesn’t comfort him at the end of the day. Those things don’t kiss him goodnight. Those things don’t keep him warm, give him hugs or kiss him goodnight. Those things don’t talk to him, ask him how he is, laugh at his jokes or fill up his home. The most important thing for you to do right now is build a family because, when you are old, all your money and experiences won’t be your comfort.

@martinsvensson6884

Жыл бұрын

You need to do what youre here to do. You will have to leave everything and everyone in the end regardless.

@jenniferfox8382

Жыл бұрын

@@martinsvensson6884 unless you're a sociopath or psychopath, I'm telling you and everyone, if you don't build a family you're going to regret all of it when you're in your 60s +. Once your friends and family start dying around you, that fun cool great thing you did at 30 won't matter. It just won't. That's wisdom many people will unfortunately learn to late in this modern world of self serving, self gratifying temporary happiness seeking ignorance. I pity this youngest generation who are and will be missing so much due to the misguidence by their current seniors. They have no elders in their life teaching real wisdom, just older generations pushing superficial meaningless pursuit.

@afinnimore1

Жыл бұрын

​@@jenniferfox8382 your comments are a bit brutal! For many people it's not possible to build a conventional family due to health reasons, things that have happened in the past, many reasons, it doesn't mean your life is worthless. Most rich old guys I know have been married several times and have loads of kids, some are happy some not.

@chilloften

Жыл бұрын

@@afinnimore1 I agree. The other thing is that you can think that you are creating a family, a life, and it can all be taken away. Life is very complex, and not what we always planned or fantasized.

@han1660

Жыл бұрын

@@jenniferfox8382 some people can’t have children

I'm going to start a government research lab in my basement and invent stuff that brings all the other governments to their knees and fixes football games. Then, I'll really be living! When you have several government agencies pitted against you... There are very few options - No regrets.

Wow, not a bad choice of sponsor. Do life a favor and never partner up with lousy sponsors OR sell chocolate bars full of GMO, pesticide, refined white sugar like you know who just because there's money on the table.

Don't be offended but you look much older than 28.

Is being a You Tube influencer what you really truly want? You seem to get so down about not being a millionaire from making videos. Just do it because you want to do it, the outcome will be the outcome. Maybe you will make money from this, maybe you won’t, you won’t get a prize either way 😂… as long as you can feed yourself, house yourself and go do a few fun things and spend your working days doing something useful probably which benefits others in some way (which you are doing, no?) then is there really much else? love? Passion? A lot of those influencers are not sane humans. You know they show you the good life.

@thedavidboland

11 ай бұрын

what a wonderful comment and thoughtful question! I don't know what I truly want. I have ideas of what I think I want... and I pursue those things. I might pivot or try something different at another stage due to new curiosities or eagerness for change.

@IsabellaBurke

11 ай бұрын

You know what I also notice… is how those who make a lot of money from this, regurgitate content constantly… they sell out often on their own belief systems/value systems. Sure we got to make a living I totally understand that, but at the end of the day people respect integrity more then anything else at all, be loved by your community, hopefully a physical one - because I really do think that physical bit, where we actually talk to each other and get all the other good stuff is the connection that is missing currently (particularly in the UK). You see it when you travel, the one thing many less affluent countries often have is a strong sense of identity and community… which totally is more important (that thing that makes people happy), even though in relative terms they are monetarily poor. 😃😁 Don’t get me wrong I love you tube, I love content and real peoples stories, those who are not influencers per say, I love DIY folks who are vulnerable and make mistakes and are not afraid to admit them etc… that’s interesting! But maybe not commercially as valuable? These folks have jobs for a long time until maybe they can live off the content they made. Enjoy the process and being sad is fine, but too often is not fine 😀👍

first

@thedavidboland

Жыл бұрын

:)

@bernardofitzpatrick5403

Жыл бұрын

You are the G.OA.T. Luv ya 🙌🏽🤙🏽

Wow. The holy spirit is speaking through you because this is exactly what I needed to hear at this exact moment 🫶🏽

@thedavidboland

10 ай бұрын

hallelujah