video 9)I’m 73… If I Could Talk to My Younger Self, I’d Say This

 Character Name: Thomas Reed

Age: 73

Channel: I Thought I Had More Time

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My name is Thomas Reed, I am seventy three years old, and this is my story

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I am speaking directly to you, not as an expert, but as a man who lived

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If I could talk to my younger self, I would speak calmly, honestly, without fear

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I spent most of my life believing I had unlimited time

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Time felt slow when I was young, almost endless and forgiving

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I rushed through days, thinking speed meant success

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I believed rest was weakness and slowing down meant falling behind

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Now at seventy three, I know rushing steals moments silently

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I missed small joys while chasing big achievements

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I kept telling myself I would enjoy life later

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Later became a habit, not a plan

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I postponed happiness, waiting for perfect conditions

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Perfect conditions never arrived, but years kept moving

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I also ignored my body, assuming it would always recover

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Sleep felt optional, pain felt inconvenient, health felt guaranteed

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Your body remembers every time you neglect it

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At this age, small aches tell old stories

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I measured my worth by how busy I looked

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If I was productive, I felt valuable

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If I rested, I felt guilty and uneasy

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I confused movement with meaning

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Some of the most important moments produced nothing measurable

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Sitting quietly with loved ones mattered more than deadlines

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I also avoided difficult conversations

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Silence felt safer than honesty

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Unspoken words slowly turned into regret

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I assumed people knew how I felt

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They did not, and distance quietly grew

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I learned too late that words matter

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Say what you feel while people are still listening

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Pride cost me closeness more than mistakes ever did

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Being right mattered less than being connected

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I wish I understood that sooner

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I spent years planning the future, forgetting the present

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Days felt long, but years passed quickly

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Time does not announce when it is leaving

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One day you wake up older, wondering where life went

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I learned joy is not earned through suffering

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Joy is noticed, chosen, and protected

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I would tell my younger self to forgive himself faster

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Mistakes are lessons, not life sentences

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Regret without compassion traps you in the past

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Growth requires kindness toward yourself

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At seventy three, clarity comes quietly

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You see what mattered and what never did

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Money mattered less than moments

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Status mattered less than peace

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Time mattered more than everything

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That realization inspired this channel

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This space exists to share lessons learned late

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I call it I Thought I Had More Time

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Because that belief shaped most of my life

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I want you to hear these words earlier than I did

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Do not assume tomorrow will wait patiently

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Make the call, take the walk, rest when needed

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Choose people over pressure

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Choose presence over performance

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Choose honesty over silence

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Life does not need to be rushed to be meaningful

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It needs attention, care, and courage

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If you are younger than me, listen closely

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You still have time, but not unlimited time

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Use it wisely, gently, intentionally

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This channel is my way of giving back

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Sharing what time finally taught me

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If these stories help even one person

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Then speaking honestly was worth it

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Stay with this channel for more reflections

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Lessons learned slowly, shared sincerely

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Because none of us truly know how much time remains

🔒 OUTRO (HOST – GUEST NAME INCLUDED, WORDING UNCHANGED)

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“If Thomas Reed story resonated with you, subscribe to I Thought I Had More Time for honest reflections and meaningful life lessons.”

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“If these words spoke to you, please like this video and share your thoughts below. Your voice truly matters here.”

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“If you’ve lived something similar, your story deserves to be heard. Share it with us in the comments.”

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“This space exists for reflection, wisdom, and real experiences we can learn from together, without judgment.”

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“Stay connected with this channel. More stories, lessons, and quiet truths about life will be shared here.”

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“Thank you for listening to my story and spending this time with me. I’ll see you in the next one.”