Quick note: If you're looking for more study videos, please DON'T subscribe :) This is not to say that I don't want you here or anything, but I'm not planning to make more study-oriented videos like on my other channel. This channel will only have long podcast episodes about life things (and this video itself is not even a study video haha). So please ONLY subscribe if you're going to watch the other topics on my channel to level up your life overall. THANK YOU! Wow you are all so so amazing!! Thank you so so much for sharing your stories and detailed messages 😊 I’m very pleasantly surprised by how much traction this video has gotten and all the kindness about my family’s story, and it’s all because of how you resonate and feel deeply about the things that matter, so thank you so much. I’m blown away by your introspective comments and how determined you are. You had it in you all along and just needed a little reminder of your potential :) Please know I read every single comment word for word though I’m not able to respond to each one ❤ thank you again for being so great and I’m wishing you all the happiness, success, and love.

@YourALife

27 күн бұрын

And thanks so much for liking, commenting, sharing!! So excited about these messages spreading to more people and hopefully making our world a little bit more of a better place ❤

@Y0kAiS

26 күн бұрын

We are so caught up in being left behind on the best new memes or drama. If we do, we will fall so out of touch lol. We would be called "uncool", but thank you for this I needed this. ♥

@kookie9449

24 күн бұрын

hey luv ! i hope everythings okay and THANK YOU.

@shradhadubey9720

23 күн бұрын

@@YourALife It really helped me but I wanna ask smthing. I don't scroll in insta but just chat with my frnds and yeah stream and listen to few songs. So like I delete insta (cut off with my frnds) and then yeah i study hard too now. For like i got around 93% in My 8 and yes I am always looking forward to work hard and better. But if i cut off with my frnds only focus on study working hard blah blah..... Instead of fun time like dancing and playing... So will I make memories? bcs with study memories is also a potential for an essential life.

@YourALife

23 күн бұрын

@@shradhadubey9720 Definitely have fun! I'm not saying not to - it's just that when you're supposed to be doing x, then do x. Work hard play hard. You can have fun without your phone dragging you down in times outside of fun!

Facebook, social media, Instagram, tik tok ruined people’s lives.

@Shes.naomii

Ай бұрын

True omg

@moarmy1272

Ай бұрын

tbh all ppl will agree thiss!!!!!!

@umerr_19

Ай бұрын

So ture

@Beepbeep_its_treasure

Ай бұрын

I can honestly live without all of those, but I have a massive dependency on KZread.

@user-gp4xi3us2q

Ай бұрын

⁠@@Beepbeep_its_treasureme too i got new knowledge in tiktok everyday

“Aren’t your curious about your upper limit” Wow, that has struck hard You’re amazing I hope the best for your channel and hope for many more people to hear this

@liana_splashy

28 күн бұрын

I just want to say that Jesus loves you so so so much and sees you in all of this, knowing what makes you laugh, cry, and jump around dancing. He does it with you all the time, and loves you so much more than you know. He knows so many things about you--your Creator and Hero. It's selfless love...which isn't romance, to help you understand. (Psalm 139 reference). Sometimes, in the Christian community, we fail to reflect God's character because we think that we need to be perfect and completely put together as part of the false world system that satan has seeped into the church. But rather, we're meant to know God in our mess, and thus, He sanctifies us. Christians are broken people that God is bringing together again. And there's also too many fakers. But God's main character trait? Love. Pure love. Selflessness. He's everywhere, even here in your brokenness, and you can't hide from Him. He wants to have a relationship with you, and I've literally been in His Presence, having spiritual oil cool off my head and manifest on my hands. I wish I could show you how real God is. How much He wants a relationship with you, and how that's what you were literally created for. It's not a lie. It's true, and no lie or emotion could make it untrue. Ask Him to reveal Himself to you...please! His love is unconditional! God is the only Hero there truly in in real life and He's so amazing! He saves us from death and sin so that we can be made new. He's exactly what we dream of without realizing it. He has saved us from death, sin, and hell...and all you need to do is believe, and let that belief cause a change in you. Let it cause repentance. Let it cause you to want God. Let it bring you into a relationship with Him. Please, try it out! Feel free to copy and paste this comment into any KZread comments section! (Just don't copy and paste the following paragraph:) I want my channel to be all about God (I don't have much on it, though!) but if you want to know more, I have some stuff! You can also check out who I subscribe to...most of them post Christian content. (Some if it is kinda mature tho... Just a warning 😅). God bless, love you all!!

@avatar098

Күн бұрын

This quote is applicable even outside of school and work! It just inspires you to be better in general

"tough love is the truest form of love" -- the most asian thing to say (i am asian too)

This story is like my Indian family’s story and how they gave us the life we have now. So we are also frugal and we know the pain.

@Kalkidan_1556

Ай бұрын

facts

@ughitsharshini

Ай бұрын

Soo true,middle class Indian families can totally relate

@AKSHATHAR-jq7wr

26 күн бұрын

Yes.

This video really woke me up and gave me the reality check. There is so much value and importance in hard work. We're so laid back and comfortable that we forgot how hard our parents worked in order for us to be where we are today. Thank you so much Amy for making this video. I truly needed this wake up call.

@YourALife

Ай бұрын

So glad! Thank you for listening to my words and for sharing.

@Spring_of_Smiles

Ай бұрын

@@YourALife Thank you for responding!!!

When i say i hate school i dont mean i hate learning, i love learning and wish the system was better at teaching us. I hate school because they just test our memory and is a one size fits all while also expecting non human standards. But i love this perspective and agree that we should make purposes of all the ressources we have to educate ourselves!! Great video and thanks for the doze of reality that gave me motivation to continue studying no matter how hard i might think it is.

@wouldbethere

16 күн бұрын

yea i have worked super hard in almost every area of my life so far expect in this education system bcs my brain doesn't care about holding bunch of random facts for the whole year, it's not even how human mind learn things, it learns stuff practically through 100s of experiments, than what else can you expect from people.

@faraazarmaan5618

Күн бұрын

I call this the learning vs studying dilemma. I always performed well in the subjects i learnt and scored mediocre at the subjects i studied for

Any time realize I'm being ungrateful I remind myself that I am currently living a life which is dream life to thousands of unprivileged kids.

This is the wake up call that ive been needing for the past 4 years of my life, I've been so layed back on studying it resulted me in struggling with highschool, I never realized the value behind hardworking people, I've always thought they were lifeless but they know what they're doing. my finals are in 2 days and I managed to take care of not even half of the subjects because I've been sleeping it off the entire year. I've had it easy and never realized how hardworking my parents had to be to make my life easy like this. thank you for putting me back in my consciousness.

Unfortunately, not all kids will learn to work hard by listening to stories. It needs to be combined with kids learning to be disciplined at school and home. It’s sad to see how society has reduced its expectations for teenagers. The people who watched this video are people that probably already value personal growth to a certain degree.

20 minutes into the video, and I am convicted. I grew up in America, lived the dream, and I squandered and wasted my high school homeschooling education. Never even bothered about getting good grades, or even recording my grades. Now that I have a desire to go to college, I have to get my GED in order to go. This video is EXACTLY what I needed, what we all needed to hear. Thank you for sharing your Grandpa's story, it broke my heart and really convinced me to view education not as a chore that needs to be done, but as a privilege and a gift to share with others. Looking forward to the last 12 minutes of the video.

@chaninnawaki3278

27 күн бұрын

I also want to get my GED so that I can attend college. I came to America when I was 19 years old, so I did not attend high school because I was out of age. I want to pursue get my GED to make it easier for me to attend college. However, I am unable to study on my own to pass the exams.

@elonas9487

26 күн бұрын

Did you know that in some states you can attend community college without a GED? Contact a school near you and see what they say! I myself got a GED 30 years ago and went on to a 4 year school. You can do anything you set your mind to if you think ahead about what challenges you might face and make a plan in advance to eliminate or reduce those challenges. There are inexpensive books that can help you prepare for the ged. Don't put it off. Whatever youth you have is your advantage, so don't squander that!

@elonas9487

26 күн бұрын

​@@chaninnawaki3278Did you have any schooling in your country? Why do you say you cannot study?

1000% agree! Most folks do not think about the fact that the majority of folks throughout time could not choose their path at all or rise above their station. Thankful for my teacher Mom and family who believe in life long learning...it's continuous 💯

Girl you NAILED it Social media RUINED my life I’m was in my 20s had an iPhone with an Instagram and Facebook. RUINED my career b/c I am constantly comparing my life to others. People need friends like you and people need your support so please you need to be there for others. Delete social media now. After I get off of KZread. I’m going to go off. My family is from farmer family to from India and I’m living in America and it’s been really touch dealing with bullying, racism, and toxicity even from your own community and from the white and other minority communities. My dad was a farmer he worked really hard and became a priest and he wanted to become a doctor but in India only wealthy people become doctors. My parents struggled a lot throughout their life and when they got the opportunity to come to America they took it. But for me surviving here is hard because it’s just living in culture shock all the time. I know it’s about working hard but it’s also about taking care of yourself. When I went to therapy and I was asked by the therapist why so many Indian people become doctors and engineers and not garbagemen. She hurled several racist comments. Not only that but I get bashed by other Indian people all the time and they are so jealous of your success. If you do well in school they are jealous they are just so mean and do anything to pull your leg down. Constantly it’s a hustle and it never ends and not you can never enjoy life. When my mom wanted to work she wore a sari and started volunteering at work and all the people looked at her really wierd. We will not belong here but we are living here so yes it’s the reality.

@flashf778

Ай бұрын

I also wasted 9 years of my life but I am 18 now any advice you can give me

@Beepbeep_its_treasure

Ай бұрын

How did you waste your years at 9 years old? That is super young dude. You were a CHILD ​@@flashf778

@Lostanddelirious-qj3tq

Ай бұрын

​@@flashf778"Try and Fail, but don't Fail to Try." Hope it helps.

@tanhnguyen2025

Ай бұрын

how do u overcome comparing yourself to others? I sometimes feel like a loser for life when seeing others accomplishing things that i could hardly achieve like when i wasn't able to solve a math problem that my friends could've solved easily. I dont know how to overcome that and sometimes i feel that im truly stupid

@Lostanddelirious-qj3tq

Ай бұрын

@@tanhnguyen2025Never compare yourself with others , no matter in which condition we are, we are never happy. As far accomplishment is concerned , it is all achievable with hard work. To achieve something(good grades, dream job, etc) , all that matters is your efforts, hard work in the right DIRECTION. Do not worry dude. You have the potential, but you might not be using it bcoz of not putting in the work. 1. TRY and FAIL, but DON`T FAIL TO TRY. 2.HARD WORK BEATS TALENT. 3. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.

I never comment on anything but want to say thank you for sharing your take, I agree with you and it’s so nice to see someone advocate for this

@YourALife

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope with more thoughtfulness toward this message, we can reach more people who need it. Wishing you the best.

I’m 25 in South Africa, I don’t have a rich background, no family wealth but we just have enough to afford basic needs. I want to be the first to break generational curse n start the wealth background, I’m on my second degree now coz my first one had no paths for growth. This video just encouraged me that it’s doable we can’t keep on crying about being born poor, instead we can push to be the change ❤️❤️ I just had to subscribe, thank you 🙏 ❤

I think as immigrants kids we can all relate to your story, thank you for sharing . “He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” - Friedrich Nietzsche

The only youtuber that talks abt realistic things that let you pause the video and look at the wall open your eyes widely and think of what she says twice ❤

I failed senior year a while ago because I was in a privileged time, I was given a chance to repeat the year in 2024, I never saw this as an opportunity and planned to pass with a B or even a C, but now listening to your background, it awoke something in my brain and I know I will now try my best to take this chance as a path to actually take responsibilities. I have no idea how to thank you, the only speech that gave me back my old mindset and how I always used to be an A+ student.. thank you Amy. I looked up to you and you didn’t disappoint.

@YourALife

23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen and to comment. Sounds like you're going to do great :)

@Yasmeeenn

23 күн бұрын

Your story is similar to mine I also failed senior year and I’m also repeating it this year so you’re not alone. You’re gonna do amazing good luck!

@toastguy87

22 күн бұрын

@@Yasmeeenn We in this together bro🙏 wishing u best of lucks

Stories touch us on a deeper level that random tips. Love this

Thank you for sharing your parents story, this it what internet should be made for. Helping us be better, connecting with people around the world, sharing experiences and growth ❤

@YourALife

Ай бұрын

Absolutely! Thank you for engaging and helping more people see this ❤️

I pushed myself to my upper limit. I put in the hours and despite the hard work there remained a natural curiousity in me and an ability to see the beauty in anything. The subject didn't matter, I was fascinated. So as you can imagine it wasn't hard to spend my whole life studying. And it got results quickly, people told me that I'd be valedictorian, it felt good. So I pushed myself further. Even when studying became more of a chore, up until I woke up in the morning and felt overwhelmed with my life. I got sick more, or at least I stayed home more. My grades began to slip, and it felt like my whole life was turning to dust in my hands, seeping trough my fingers. I was so angry with myself that I had ruined a whole year of studying, of missing dates with friends, of missing life. I had sacrificed everything, for nothing. In other words, don't do this. Grades aren't important, not beyond passing. Learn and be happy, spend time with your friends, watch that show, pick up that hobby. Let's just all enjoy our lifes. (Because even if you were to do all the hard work, and enter a 'good' career, the hard work will just keep coming. And you'll tell yourself that you only have to get that next promotion, then you'll be happy, then you'll rest. But that next promotion comes, and with it the work. And you can't keep up anymore. And then you realize, that all of your suffering could have been avoided if you'd simply allowed yourself to be happy.)

@YourALife

26 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing and I totally agree. To me, when I say upper limit, I mean your healthy ability to reach your potential. If you’re sacrificing a good life and fun, I wouldn’t consider that reaching your upper limit because part of maximizing your life is making it a good one. I’m really emphasizing cutting out the things that drag you down and away from your best life :)

@YourALife

26 күн бұрын

And if you see my main channel, I share how I studied and became valedictorian while having fun, playing sports, and sleeping average 8 hours a night! Mostly possible because of focus and prioritizing what matters!

@livelovely4681

Күн бұрын

I agree, working smarter not harder is always the better advice. Working harder is bypassing the issue.

I just deleted all social media .You are absolutely right .I really admire your culture and ability to persevere I pray to instill the same things in my children through hard work.

watching this video makes me feel like listening to a sister who is telling about life, teaching me how to view hard things in life, what’s the truth behind what we consider as valuable, etc. thank you so much for putting such efforts in this video. I’m glad we get to know a part of your grandparents stories and their sacrifices.

This was so humbling, thank you. This wisdom can be applied to everything including studying such as relationships, gym, spiritual practices etc. To have the freedom to have a CHOICE is a gift that is taken for granted daily. Thank you. ❤

this made me regret my whole senior year to the point of crying but yk what? ill be back to this comment ill push myself to that goal until i reach it

@scaraloml

24 күн бұрын

like bruh why am i giving up now my fam payed aloot for me its not social media but im burnt kinda that i forgot what i was aiming for..

if you're not careful, these values are so hard to come by these days. while I was with my family, I was incredibly motivated and wanted to do better for my family. when I was in college, it was the same. I struggled a lot. to keep up with my grades, etc. I really really tried but I eventually got influenced by someone who did not have these values at all. I didn't realize at the time because these were so ingrained in me (south asian myself) and eventually, this person questioned my family, my own identity, etc. Long story short, got very involved with someone I didn't realize would influence me to a degree where I lost absolutely everything I built at age 24. Seeing this video on this journey of rebuilding just reminded me of the mindset I lost- I never want to go back to that miserable life I ended up living filled with false hope, false promises, etc. like she said, mindset and actions- be very careful. things can make you better or worse. personally, I ended up in a state where I forgot what was up and down etc. God. what a nightmare. every word in this video is incredibly impactful, and appreciate you for actually putting this online. I never seen anyone online speaking truth like this. right before clicking this video I was not kidding scrolling through my recommended trying to find something real just one thing and this popped up. growing up as gen z, unfortunately most free content out there is like dessert- provides you pleasure but not what you need in life. I'm going to add one thing- she talked to her grandpa. keep the old people in your life close. wisdom is priceless. you cannot buy it- it comes from people who have lived life, and also have that relationship with you to know you and share. Also- remember the basic things you were taught in kindergarten. never ever loose those values. adults make life complicated by greed, lust, pleasure, etc. pleasurable things are gifts. do not disgrace them- and protect yourself. stay focused:)

really needed this. no way the algorithm is going to push actually good and life changing content but thank you so much

What an incredible journey! You’re so blessed to have a family that made those sacrifices for a better future! True love and devotion! ❤

@YourALife

Ай бұрын

Indeed, I'm sure you're lucky in many ways too - remember that ❤️

It does hit you, with what your grandparents and parents went through to get you great education. While i was listening, it hit me it was more or less the same with my parents. My mother went through a lot to get all of us to a decent point where we are doing good. Right now, im in my second study week before my oral graduation exams and was unhappy with how well ive studied so far. Thank you.

@YourALife

Ай бұрын

It's never too late. Thank you for taking the time to listen and comment :)

I cant tell how grateful I am for this video. I am from a really poor place and my dad is an abusive alcoholic. I studied so hard and managed to go to the 2nd university in my country. My dream was to go to the West and I managed to learn English by myself, unfortunately, I was totally broke but I heard about Germany. I left Uni, started learning German as hard as possible and I did it in 1,5. You are in a different state when you see it as a salvation or a light in your future. Now I am finishing uni in Germany,I live in a western country, receive scholarship, have my own small apartment and I feel burnout... I dont recognize myself anymore, I watch stupid reels and I used to dedicate every minute of my life to learning...I failed last semester but I am trying to find myself again and this video was kind of a reminder for me that yes education is important. Thank you ❤

I'm so glad I found this video. You are so honest and humble

I've cut out social media like 3 weeks ago. I'm glad I broke today and got on KZread, cause I would have never heard those things I needed to hear otherwise.

Your thoughts were seriously soo genuine and real. So thankful that i came across this video today!

Thank you for sharing something so personal. What you said didn't sound harsh or offensive at all, your words were straightforward and humbling. I really do hope more people see this.

I am crying right now!!! Seriously social media is nothing but stimulation and will only ruin your life !! I have watched many motivation videos until now they only talk about how to be productive, 5/10 ways to study, trick to beat procrastination and bla bla but the way to told us about your story reminds me every thing in my past. .... I had a the whole flashback of the worst events that lead me the opportunity to study!! but I wasted my time until now I have one month left to prove myself and you gave me hope to utilise this month and to reach my peak limit. I AM CURIOUS to know my upper limit now!!! (I am gonna make note of this and will stick in front of desk ) Thank You.😌

@JoulieAlbadawi

23 күн бұрын

That is so true In fact we Try to convince our selves that " yeh school is useless we will wait until college " I am still struggling with focusing but am getting there

@yinfish380

2 күн бұрын

Hey! Belated comment, cause I just stumbled over your comment by chance. Im in the same position as you were when you wrote that comment. How is it going so far? Wishing you all the best!

@simranagrawal923

Күн бұрын

@@yinfish380 Its going good actually, before this I was so anxious about my future and now I am studying more than I thought I would be. I think this the anxiety comes mainly from our use of social media! we know that it is not good still we spent hours scrolling. I just uninstalled Instagram and in 4 to 5 days I was back in track ! I got room to think about my future!...btw glad you asked.. I hope you are also doing good and if not please don't give up .. we can do this !!.....also special thanks to this @YourALife channel I am able to focus on more important things in my life..!

thx amy this is the kind of stuff that rlly gets through me i love it when u share personal stories because idk it just gets through me

@YourALife

Ай бұрын

I'm so glad to hear :)

I usually don’t leave comments on videos, but this video popped up in my KZread feed spontaneously and it’s my first time seeing you at all. I clicked on the video just to listen to what you had to say, and you left me speechless. I am also asian (korean) and I’m not sure if it was because of that but the story of your family and your perspective on the relationship between life and hard work really moved me. I’ve always had this thought at the back of my head that social media was killing my productivity, motivation to study, my time, etc; as well as telling myself that I should rely on discipline and not motivation, but even knowing that, I always ended up relying on pure motivation to study for my own future. Watching this video really opened a door that I already knew it was there, just that listening to you express your raw and honest opinion on our generations really opened my eyes and made me see things in a perspective i’ve never considered so deeply about. I know I am writing too much, but I really don’t have enough words to express the emotions I felt while listening to your perspective. I always try to be grateful for the things I have access to right now, but there are times where I end up getting blinded by greed and selfishness without taking the time to look back at my grandfather’s life when he was 18 year old, nor at my father’s life when he was 17 year old. They weren’t even able to dream about having the things that I own with absolutely no effort from my part since it was all given to me from my parents. I really appreciate the fact that you made this video and you shared your thoughts and perspective on people from our generation and our weak and spoiled mentality. Thank you ❤

@YourALife

9 сағат бұрын

Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughtful perspective and story. Please don't apologize for writing a lot! I love how this channel is a community where we can share and help each other. I struggle with staying grounded all the time, because of the endless content forced on us day after day, so I'm really happy that this reminder to myself and great people like you has been helpful. We can make a difference by working on the man in the mirror first. Wishing you all the best ❤️

Thank you. I m speechless. This video glued me to itself for the whole 30 mins. We're really privileged, people. Work hard. I promise to stop scrolling now. This is not going to be an instant motivation, I hope I keep it.

Thank you. Your perspective was invaluable to listen to. Please never stop sharing your stories. You're changing so many lives including mine!

You just connected disconnected ideas I always had marvellously. I don't think I've slopped off a video before but I loved this and absolutely resonated with the message. Thank you.

not through watching the video but i just wanted to say thank you for that disclaimer at the beginning. honestly made me stick around cuz i know you’d be genuine. appreciate the tough love.

I actually really, really needed to hear this. Not just study-wise, but in general.

This video was extremely well made. I’m a high school student with a short attention span (currently working to improve that) and I haven’t been able to watch a video as long as this one in a while. I didn’t continuously check the time, wondering when it would be over so that I could get back to scrolling through KZread shorts. I actually sat down and listened with full attention. Thank you for sharing! And I don’t mean the words “thank you” to be some meaningless phrase that doesn’t really have any value to it. I am TRULY grateful to have heard this. This means a lot to me. I hope the knowledge shared in this video will push me further in my education. All the best to you!

Thank you so much for making this, it was incredibly eye opening. Your dad's and grandparents story sounds really similar to mine, and I literally started tearing up because it reminded me of their stories that I always forget. Especially when you mentioned how your grandmother doesn't eat much because she's worried there won't be enough food left, my grandparents are staying with us now, and I see them do this all the time. They could never have imagined the freedom that we have now. If there is any video I'll come back to when I need a reminder to focus in the future, It'll be this one.

Thank you for creating and sharing this wonderful video. It really struck a chord with me and reminded me to pause and appreciate the blessings in my life. We often take our privileges for granted, and your video served as a beautiful reminder to be thankful. Keep up the fantastic work! 💗

Thank you for this video. I'm currently in medical school and really struggling to persist in studying for my boards (yes, even a grown 29 year old in grad school can struggle with motivation and needs encouragement sometimes 😂). Social media has been a real hindrance for me lately. Especially with this new narrative of being "too cool for school" and how people who take out loans to get a higher degree are "wasting their time and can instead find ways to make quick money online and travel the world", etc. It really made me start questioning my life decision to invest in my education and got me in a rut. It's time to consider reducing my consumption or getting rid of social media to escape this vicious comparison trap. This video really helped shift my perspective.

These stories are motivational. Keep telling them, they're inspiring. Thank you.

Thank you for sharing your family’s story. I myself forget this perspective sometimes but when reminded, it just always tears me up… This is where the true meaning lies

Amy you don't know how many different emotions this video made me feel in the best way. This is something i really want to go viral too cause i know there're so many people out there who needs this,who will be very helped regardless their situations. And hats off to your grandparents and parents,they really did so well. Also Amy you're incredibly hardworking too,love you always. Again thank you for this,this is something i really felt 💗

Im really grateful for this video, I have realized that I have become ungrateful for what my parents do for me. And because I put myself in a unhealthy cycle of social media I have the power to remove myself from it. Thank you so much for sharing this.

This was such a needed video for me. My parents have a similar story, thank you so much for the reminder, subscribing from now on!

This video is amazing in every bit of it. I love everything you said, people like you are a joy to this world. Thank you for your words and your time.

Thank you Amy for making such long videos and improving the mindset as well as the attention span of everyone 🙂 I too belong to Asia and hear similar stories from parents and grandparents and I truly hope that I might be the one to level up and make my parents' and grandparents' lives more comfortable. I would really appreciate such content from your side. Sadly, in my city no one values education since everyone owns a factory or two and have a treasure of wealth. Everyone just disrespects their teachers here and go to tuitions to chat with their buddies. This video has sparked the fire inside me to value the resources and leverage them. Please keep making such videos to keep all of us on track. I request the viewers to just write the extracurriculars they are pursuing since I want to try something new, it would really be helpful Once again thanks Amy, may you revolutionize the society 🤍

Girl, I just want to say thank you. You literally slapped me back to reality. I LOVE the part when you asked if I wanted to see my upper limits. You literally reminded me of the ME before I moved to a different country and “felt that I lost my identity”.

Thank you for this video. Your family story reminded me a lot of mine who immigrated from Turkey to Europe. This really made me feel grateful again for the possibilities I can make use of today thanks to them.

I’m so grateful that I found this video and yes I hope it’s goes viral.Thank you for making this video.❣️🙌🏼

@YourALife

Ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

Thank you very much for the video,you are soo right if we actually get rid of social media we will see that studying isn’t as hard and depressive as we think.I wish everyone good luck and hope all your dreams and hard work will pay!♥️♥️♥️

Whenever i complaint to my mom about my studies being hard or it's too exhausting to study... She just tells me to do the work she does one day. And then i realise that ohh studying is actually easiest way to upgrade yourself and be better in life which I'm very grateful to and thankyou for saying that "curious to know your upper limit" sentence. I'm gonna see now how up or how far i can reach 🌟

Thank you for sharing your family’s experience ❤️❤️ it’s quite relatable as an Asian living in the UK my parents tell me their stories too, similar to your grandparents’ and parents’

@YourALife

Ай бұрын

Thank you for listening!

Thank you for making this video. You opened my eyes. I try to remind myself I'm blessed all time because I am getting help to have an education I never had before. Than I ended up falling down the whole everyone else did. Thinking schools so supposed to be fun. I want and will learn what I couldn't before.

thank you so much. your work is highly appreciated. God bless you.

girllllllllll loved it. it was a boost of energy that was needed after a hard week of exams to not lose motivation and keep going. i'm super thankful also i would love to see more of this kinda vibe 💗

I did not expect this video to make me cry. Thank you so much for helping me improve my vision.

gal u have motivated me. i was here looking for yet another study video. i must say ive found gem - this video. I remmembered why i began on this journey...

I’m so happy I saw this video! It was a reminder I needed to have Thank you for sharing your wise point of view ❤ Just being born in USA is something all my friends in middle east wish for Hope to see you pushing your limits more and more

Thank you for sharing your story. You speak the truth, even when it's uncomfortable, but it is what it is. We need to recognize that being able to afford things like travel, education, and spending time with family is a privilege. Very well done

i feel like this kind of video(which ive been seeing a lot recently for some reason, youtube is trying to tell me sth istg) doesnt mention things like different disabilities a lot. "you just have to push through" kind of fucks you up more when your body is actively fighting everyday and you've been burnt out for weeks. i think this is good advice, advice that i need, but i still feel like these things should be acknowledged. i think Thewizardliz(she makes very similar content) puts it well in some videos, with the message of "feel it, deal with it, heal from it." surrounding trauma, and i'd add a message of being willing to forgive yourself and accommodating things you cant control(like, you cant physically force a dyslexic person to "just read"). thanks for listening to my ted talk💀 (oh god i never comment on things)

@YourALife

27 күн бұрын

Hi!! I’m sorry to hear you experience struggles. Although I cannot understand your pain, I also had a disability that made school very difficult (I discussed this in other videos). What I refer to here is what likely still applies to you in some way and most people. It’s really emphasizing the things that we can value and cut out so that distractions aren’t further dragging us down. Wish you all the best and thanks for listening!

Great video! I really resonated with this as a first gen. Keep making these videos!!

Hey, of all the things I have watched on youtube and other things, this is the most raw thing I might have needed. While I could do good if I tired, I never did. I'm in university and I'm doing a degree I don't like ( I used it as an excuse all the time now), but I realize I have it easy, that I am taking my privilege for granted. This coupled with now taking care of social media might just keep me on track. Thanks again.

Thank you for this amazing message.

I'm only about halfway through the video, but I just wanted to comment and say that I just love how you've done the video. No edits, no nothing, just a sit-down and a 'person' to 'person' talk. It's honestly refreshing and as many have commented, a really big wake up call. I feel like you are talking to me, even though it is just a pre recorded video. But I can say I feel so much hearing everything you are saying. I'm only 21, but for so long, I have noticed how social media and society is affecting my ability to study. I was aware of my laziness and comfortability for a long time, yet I did nothing about it. I knew I wanted to work harder, but never put in the required effort. But now I'm really trying. Seeing how my dad [73] is still working and making more money than he could've ever imagined for himself, I want to be where he is. I want to be successful, happy, hard-working so I can give back to my parents, and support my future family. I want to be better, I want to make not only myself, but my parents (especially my father) proud. Thank you for your video, for posting this for everyone to see. All the best

@YourALife

27 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for listening and taking the time to share your comment. I really want to emphasize that it’s not your fault because of how social media and our current society have impacted our thinking. You had a fantastic mindset within you all along so I’m glad I could help remind you of it. Wish you and your family all the best ❤

Incredible story. Thank you

It's very crazy that you brought up that story about your grandfather in China, My mom is from Haiti and her background is so similar but the distance in my relationship from her and things happening in my life led to me loosing those values I used to hold close to my heart. Thanks for sharing your story it's a beautiful message and a needed one.

wow thanks for this. i feel you’re one of the most genuine youtube creators here, and i dont really know how to explain for which area i’m talking abt. you’re a good human being.

@YourALife

18 күн бұрын

I really appreciate your kind words. Thanks so much for taking the time to listen to mine!

I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon this video.. It's been so many years that I've been just lost knowing all too well that I'm just wasting my potential and abilities, distracting myself because I couldn't find my purpose and setting up temporary goals trying to push myself but always spiralling back to my old habits. This reminds me of my father, and I've never been more touched and awake. I want my parents to rest, for them to be proud of me, and let them enjoy the things they'd never imagined they would before. I thank you for making this video, though spontaneously, and hope it will reach people like me who have just been lost. And I pray that everyone, to whom the video has touched sincerely, I wish me and you, courage, to face our fears and the spirit to go forward.

This is hands down THE BEST VIDEO on the internet TO EVER EXIST! Thank you so much for, it was truly helpful! I hope your video does well, and I hope you get what you work so hard for

I feel the deepest reality in her way of saying truth. Thanks a lot ❤

Love your perspective on all of this and it’s really relatable to us fellow immigrants. I also like how you kept the video mostly unedited letting your thoughts flow

I wanna say behalf on everyone, thank you we really needed this info as an eye opener …. I can see how much u struggled n it must have been so hard saying these things but u did it selflessly to help improve the life of others .. and fro me you really did … sending love ❤️

You're definitely not spoiled; you're quite reasonable. Your recognition of the sacrifices made by your parents and grandparents, and your efforts to improve based on that recognition, show your grounded nature and appreciation for what's important. It's this kind of understanding and action that truly defines someone as reasonable and thoughtful.

These are the kind of videos that students ACTUALLY need. Thanks Amy! 💖

Honestly this made me tear up 🥺 you are amazing ❤thankyou so much for making content that really inspires 🔥

You are so sweet😊 Glad I came across your channel. Thank you for the motivation.

I can’t believe I was in the social media dump all the time which had concealed my inner self

This is the best motivation ive ever listened to, thank you so much. I've gone to grind for my upcoming exams and I will be back to testify.

I clicked that subscribe button real fast, I am an immigrant from Africa and this is what I needed to hear . Thank you😊

I watched all the way through and saw the end. While it may not be what everyone wants to hear, it's still important, and I appreciate you spreading this message.

Thank you for sharing your family's story! :)

i needed this so bad ❤ this rly made me see the big picture, thank you so much

I can relate with this too being South Asian. Whenever my dad would order food on a Sunday my mother used to say that she didn't want anything because she didn't think she needed to get anything for herself, and she would manage with whatever was left-over and I never understood why. For her the most important thing was that we (me, my brother and father) ate well. This applied even for gifts, treats or even going to the salon. She wanted to save stuff like extra teapots, cutlery, and things for our (my brother and I) future and managed with old stuff even when our family lives comfortably and can afford more. People call me "that" student because of how I study and how I'm good at a lot of things but even I'm starting to slack because of a month of vacation. This is just the wake-up call I needed, and I am so grateful. Thank you, Amy. I really appreciate this.

Thank you, this was amazing. I feel very ashamed of my bulimia and my first world problems when I hear stories like this.

I usually never comment on anything, but I've watched tons of self-improvement/life advice videos and they have never resonated with me the way this video did. Hollow advice is a great distraction but that's as far as it goes. Thank you for the wake-up call.

Thank you for getting me to realize how privileged we all are ❤❤❤

Really thank you! Please continue to make such videos.

I loved this video! Every now and then all we really need is a cute (I mean it is a huge) reminder! knowing all the distractions.. dont worry about having this video going viral..I think reminder is supposed for those who wanted to hear..

Wow.😢 Listening to this brought tears to my eyes. I can see why others look at Americans (regardless of race) as lazy.. because we have all of this opportunity and waste it. Thank you so much for sharing.

a true asian family talk girllllll i can understand the feelings n story !! as being an asian too ... n when u r an asian u know how important the freaking education is for survival !!!!!!!!

i NEEDED this video right now because i was trying to get back on track and study for finals . and now that i watched your video it realy inspired me to work harder and challenge myself to be the best i could be . thank you so much and i hope the best for you and your family and your grandpa to get better 🙏

I wish u the best u and ur family..I like how u keep things real u’re really opened my eyes to a lot of things thank u and keep going gurl ❤

You are a gem in this generation. Thank you for the honest content that we need to actually put in the work . Best wishes for your future sis💙