@KushagraaDubeyy
I’m 29 and about to start my first maiden feature film, so I guess we all have our own timings, no one’s early, no one’s late.
@ellecrescent9834
We’re so mean to ourselves. We think that if we haven’t achieved much by 30 we are not worthy. What nonsense. Being alive is being alive, no matter how many years you have lived.
@Temporary.life4321
the pain of getting left behind is real.
@klake4773
"A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." One of the few sayings that I really love hearing but a lot of people don't know fully.
@angelg2638
Started college at 16. Did things in between. Graduated at 39. Got in to med sch...immediately - after bachelors. Then, slowed down again - did things..traveled....and graduated at 49. At 16, getting the highest possible SAT score, I thought I wanted to be an engineer. Did 5 semesters of it,hated it. Went into writing - in a sch without a journalism course. Got in the university newspaper, a weekly. LOVED it. Every minute if it. Great life-long friendships, relationships. Wrote professionally. LOVE IT. Got published nationally. Interviewed important people. Went places. At 21, started dentist school - at the most prestigious in the nation. At 25, one semester before graduating and becoming fully-fledged dentist, I quit. Couldn't commit to working inside people's mouths for a lifetime. Enlisted in the military. Did college credits in between deployments, and wars. Had great experiences. Awesome memories, friendships. At 37, got out. With a more concrete plan of what I really want - to be a doctor - finished last 2 yrs of bachelors. Graduated in two quick yrs at 39. Gained entry to medical school same month I graduated undergrad. But after 3 yrs, got burnt out. Couldn't concentrate. So I went overseas. Learned I was not well. Suffered PTSD from the military, depression (from the slow progress of "life", and mil service), and found out I was also ADHD (concentration difficulties) and mild schizo (from trauma). Meanwhile, wrote articles and columns for newspapers and magazines of my experiences in the military. Returned to school 5 yrs later, graduated at 49. Yes, it took many frustrating years to understand myself, forgive me, and find the bigger meaning of Life. But now, I learn things like my mind is a sponge. I'm more confident and secure of myself. Today, I'm so happy having having done so many things, enjoyed all of them and also loving medicine, something I didn't even plan on. Most of my peers in high school, undergrad, the military have either retired, or flamed out. I'm still LOVING LIFE that I don't mind working until 75, 80. Or i can die tomorrow. Either way, I've enjoyed several Lifetimes.
@Aced_Dreamer
Being a generalist at the start really makes you feel like you're falling behind. True talk
@Boxxxxxxxxx
At twenty-six years old I have finally reached the last semester of my undergraduate degree. It took YEARS to understand what I wanted and what I was willing to sacrifice for it. I suffered depression, suicidal issues, and addictions that I needed to overcome but I did it. For years I felt ashamed and behind my peers but now I have the focus, drive, and clarity.
@EJartistry
32 still living with my parents .. broke .. rethinking my career and my entire life.. Wish me luck and send me prayers 🙏🏼
@hongquiao
As a 31 year old failed art student currently failing to learn web development, this is very inspirational!
@justicecrying
It's so weird that when I look back I see so many wrong decisions in my life but without them I would not have achieved what I have today.
@faithblamon1700
As a 27 year old first year medical student, I loved hearing this. I’m finding that my “late start” has given me many advantages. I definitely feel the slowness and frustrations that you mentioned. However, I have found that I’m better at strategy and knowing how to approach different problems. Thanks for this talk
@amoghskulkarni
30 and just dropped out of my PhD in my 6th year because it wasn't fulfilling, and now just utterly confused and disheartened about the future. Thanks TEDx for this comforting and reassuring talk. The future might not be as bleak as I am supposing it to be.
@nora-dq9mo
Finally someone who doesn't tell you to go find your passion to be happy, just do what makes you happy constantly and eventually there will be a way. Thank you!
@barlov_filange
Just Turned 28. Going back to college to get a degree in CS (focusing on AI), after building a career in Law for more than half a decade. While my friends are getting married, having children and buying their 1st house... I am sitting next to 18 year olds learning about linear algebra. I have never been more excited in my life. It's just feels right this time. Most of us spend our 20s trying to fit the narrative of how life should be. Doing what is expected of us. I'm glad I had the courage to stop when i did and decided to do what i think I should do. I don't know what's waiting on the otherwise but we gotta try right?
@KrisSamuel
As someone with ADHD, who has struggled her whole life to sustain the focus necessary to specialize, as someone who's always worked hard but still felt "behind"... This is so encouraging.
@cse_antonysun_1523
"She is only 104,we don't know what's next",GREAT WORDS😂😂
@leoscareer
72 yr old just starting college wish me life
@timothyelicada2630
"Jack of all trades, master of none, though oftentimes better than a master of one." This speech is a gem!
@SS-lp8fu
My Cent here, I'm a software engineer. I have never been good in mathematics (just enough to get good grades), Have a less than average memorizing capability and have been above average student at school. Nothing much remarkable about my abilities. I have focused very much on learning as much as i can. Be in linguistics, genetics , bio chemistry , history, physics, meditation, eastern methods, cooking, pottery . The list goes on. I have been able to adapt to almost any environment very easily which stresses most of people. I have been made to handle things i have no idea about or almost never heard of. But amazingly , I'm pretty successful in what ever i do. I never say NO to any challenge. I think once you learn so much stuff your mind figures out something for you. The solutions come out of common sense ,like natural flow of water. My whole input here is , learn as much as you can. The more diversified input you give to your mind, more amazed you would be with results.
@hmfoot