ages 26 to 30
![Sarah, 26.00What is the best age? 29When do people become old? [not asked]What makes you sad? DeathWhat makes you happy? Being with people I loveWhat is the best place in the world? The Pacific NorthwestWhat do you worry about? Finding the next clie…](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcd3763a7fa1750fcf72fc/1613004405777-ZGJC6QR69KRHXTO7ODOK/Aging-126.jpg)
Sarah, 26.00
What is the best age? 29
When do people become old? [not asked]
What makes you sad? Death
What makes you happy? Being with people I love
What is the best place in the world? The Pacific Northwest
What do you worry about? Finding the next client/project
What do you love? My family
What is next for you? A documentary project exploring identity
What is life about? Human connection
Dorothy, 26.25
What is the best age? I think 22 because you're past the awkward teenager stage. You're not at an age you start worrying about where you're going with your career
When do people become old? When from a physical point of view you feel uncomfortable or in pain or its difficult to do things
What makes you sad? Misogyny
What makes you happy? Feeling appreciated
What is the best place in the world? Anywhere where you feel happy. For me it was Thailand
What do you worry about? Missing opportunities while I'm young enough to take them.
What do you love? A good book
What is next for you? More education
What is life about? Paving the way for the next generation, trying to make things better for them in some way
Patrick, 26.42
What is the best age? I would say 26 because I got married at 26
When do people become old? When they start to interact with younger people and they realize they've gone through the same situations
What makes you sad? Probably when I disappoint people, not meeting expectations
What makes you happy? Family and friends
What is the best place in the world? For me it's hard not to say Denver, Colorado. But it's home, being around those that make you comfortable
What do you worry about? How will I handle adversity when things don't go my way. Trying to plan my life and how you deal with that
What do you love? My wife, spending time with people I love
What is next for you? Hopefully getting an MBA, there's a lot of unknown in the next 5 years
What is life about? Being around people who you love and who make you happy. Not about material possessions. It's ultimately about the Kingdom of God, serving others and those who you love
![Angelyn, 26.83What is the best age? Now, mid to late 20sWhen do people become old? [not asked]What makes you sad? Fear of failure and losing peopleWhat makes you happy? Success, being around family and friends, having genuine momentsWhat is the best…](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcd3763a7fa1750fcf72fc/1613004513634-1I55B6OMW57M0PNXNHBO/Aging-129.jpg)
Angelyn, 26.83
What is the best age? Now, mid to late 20s
When do people become old? [not asked]
What makes you sad? Fear of failure and losing people
What makes you happy? Success, being around family and friends, having genuine moments
What is the best place in the world? Home, wherever that may be
What do you worry about? My own personal success and this year- the election
What do you love? A lot of things: myself, meeting new people and having genuine moments and real connections
What is next for you? Figuring out what makes me happy and sticking with it
What is life about? Discovering who you are, making yourself happy, making others happy and spreading love
Ashley, 26.83
What is the best age? 21 for sure
When do people become old? When they feel old
What makes you sad? Others sadness
What makes you happy? Sunny days
What is the best place in the world? Anywhere you're just comfortable
What do you worry about? My unborn children's future, bringing kids into this world
What do you love? Family
What is next for you? I don't even know, sky's the limit. I don't want to put a cap on it
What is life about? Being genuinely happy, fulfillment, being satisfied
![Tommy, 26.92What is the best age? 23When do people become old? [not asked]What makes you sad? Good things coming to an endWhat makes you happy? Moments of clarity when I can appreciate what I haveWhat is the best place in the world? Whistler, Britis…](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcd3763a7fa1750fcf72fc/1613004543070-5VH4PBQEJ96B2BPNJ83E/Aging-131.jpg)
Tommy, 26.92
What is the best age? 23
When do people become old? [not asked]
What makes you sad? Good things coming to an end
What makes you happy? Moments of clarity when I can appreciate what I have
What is the best place in the world? Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
What do you worry about? The weight of time
What do you love? My Dog Squirt and fresh snow
What is next for you? I don't really know
What is life about? Enjoying yourself with your bros
Bre, 26.92
What is the best age? Whatever age you are at the moment. Though I am looking forward to being 30. Because you let go of a lot of things that hold you back.
When do people become old? When they stop living life with wonder
What makes you sad? Lots of things- the state of the world. This current Presidency [Trump] has been making me very sad
What makes you happy? Sunshine, happy people, dancing
What is the best place in the world? Anywhere there's a sense of no judgement, community and an awareness of nature
What do you worry about?Recently a lot about money which is interesting because I don't want to. But mostly I worry about not doing the things to change what I can to make the world a better place.
What do you love? This one [partner]
What is next for you? Holding on by the skin of my teeth till things calm down
What is life about? I don't know. I have lots of ideas but I don't know.
![Truong, 27.00What is the best age? I'm still trying to find thatWhen do people become old? [not asked]What makes you sad? People who disappoint meWhat makes you happy? My dogWhat is the best place in the world? Anywhere with food and good friendsWha…](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcd3763a7fa1750fcf72fc/1613004573720-YPKL89G4VLFXT8L7QFWA/Aging-133.jpg)
Truong, 27.00
What is the best age? I'm still trying to find that
When do people become old? [not asked]
What makes you sad? People who disappoint me
What makes you happy? My dog
What is the best place in the world? Anywhere with food and good friends
What do you worry about? Money
What do you love? My artistic views on life
What is next for you? Trying to survive
What is life about? Trying to make new experiences
Rakhi, 27.00
What is the best age? 27
When do people become old?50
What makes you sad? Loss
What makes you happy? Growth
What is the best place in the world? Wherever family is
What do you worry about? Not achieving my goals
What do you love? Family, growth, trying new things and experiences
What is next for you? From a family perspective I'm probably going to get married. From a career perspective taking on new opportunities that lead to more growth and development
What is life about? Making a difference and enjoying yourself along the way
Lilliam, 27.42
What is the best age? This one, 27
When do people become old? Whenever they feel old
What makes you sad? Leaving people behind. Moving, the end of a friendship or relationship, losing that connection that you once had
What makes you happy? The feeling of accomplishment
What is the best place in the world? There is no best place in the world. The things you do and the people that surround you make it the best
What do you worry about? Getting old
What do you love? My space and time alone
What is next for you? I have no clue. Change is next
What is life about? Growing and getting old. And learning and making the best decisions to make not only yourself but everything and everyone around you better
![Dan, 27.75What is the best age? 17When do people become old? [not asked]What makes you sad? Little things that get between people connectingWhat makes you happy? Being with all the people you love and proving yourself wrongWhat is the best place in …](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcd3763a7fa1750fcf72fc/1613004630531-VDGYPLO5K4CG3OZVXZX0/Aging-136.jpg)
Dan, 27.75
What is the best age? 17
When do people become old? [not asked]
What makes you sad? Little things that get between people connecting
What makes you happy? Being with all the people you love and proving yourself wrong
What is the best place in the world? Balconies
What do you worry about? If I’ll always be like this
What do you love? People reaching their potential
What is next for you? Self induced freedom
What is life about? Being yourself amongst others
Lisa, 27.83
What is the best age? 24
When do people become old? When they start acting old
What makes you sad? When people are sad
What makes you happy? Feeling like I’m fulfilled
What is the best place in the world? My Parents’ house
What do you worry about? Being financially stable in the future to where I don't have to worry about it
What do you love? Dogs
What is next for you? Moving somewhere new
What is life about? Fulfillment
![Tina, 28.08What is the best age? 23When do people become old? [not asked]What makes you sad? Worrying about things that don’t matterWhat makes you happy? Being on vacationWhat is the best place in the world? Tokyo, JapanWhat do you worry about? Not …](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcd3763a7fa1750fcf72fc/1613004658939-ZOJL8Y5KHOWYABRJI4IA/Aging-138.jpg)
Tina, 28.08
What is the best age? 23
When do people become old? [not asked]
What makes you sad? Worrying about things that don’t matter
What makes you happy? Being on vacation
What is the best place in the world? Tokyo, Japan
What do you worry about? Not being successful
What do you love? My family, friends, animals and kids
What is next for you? Opening another business probably
What is life about? Thoroughly enjoying every single day whether its a Monday or a Friday
Andrew, 28.17
What is the best age? 23, After college but before when I felt truly adult responsibility started. Freedom and you can do and become whatever you want. Like the world is yours.
When do people become old? I don't think people become old
What makes you sad? Living an unfulfilling life, fear of missing out. Living as if you're missing out
What makes you happy? Living a fulfiling life. Spending time with people, experiencing new things and not taking life too seriously because at the end of it all we'll just be lying in the dirt.
What is the best place in the world? Wherever you're surrounded by family and friends.
What do you worry about? Not succeeding, letting other people down.
What do you love? Living life. From small day to day stuff to big things like taking vacation.
What is next for you? Settling down, where I am right now and becoming a bigger part of the community where I am. Making a difference.
What is life about? Enjoying yourself and making worthwhile contributions with people and doing what makes you happy.
Victoria, 28.67
What is the best age? I really liked 25
When do people become old? It's more of a mental state, when you feel old I guess
What makes you sad? When your expectations don't match reality
What makes you happy? Surprises
What is the best place in the world? I really like NYC
What do you worry about? Being independent (anything from financial to relationships)
What do you love? Relationships (people, animals) or commitment you have with something
What is next for you? Hopefully a promotion, I want to keep growing and learning new things
What is life about? Growing, learning everything you can. Exploring different things, getting out of your comfort zone and finding out you're passionate about
Miki, 28.67
What is the best age? Maybe 25ish, I kinda miss that age
When do people become old? It's difficult to say a specific number. It depends on their situation (married, have kids)
What makes you sad? When I work very hard and do my best and things don't go very well
What makes you happy? When I try hard and work on something and it goes well
What is the best place in the world? LA (Los Angeles)
What do you worry about? Getting older, becoming 30 is a big transition
What do you love? Music and dancing
What is next for you? Planning to go for a PhD. Hopefully in the next month
What is life about? Being myself and chanelling something new. always being happy and active.
Mike, 28.83
What is the best age? This one
When do people become old? I feel like people probably become old when they let themselves become old in their mind
What makes you sad? Suffering
What makes you happy? Helping others, performing and giving back
What is the best place in the world? Probably somewhere I haven't been yet
What do you worry about? Money
What do you love? A lot of things, music, performing, acting, movies, art
What is next for you? I would hope growth, moving forward in the various fields I've involved myself in.
What is life about?Love, reaching out and putting out and receiving love. Trying to find that love everywhere.
Yolanda, 29.08
What is the best age? Now, 29
When do people become old? It depends on how you feel
What makes you sad? I don’t know
What makes you happy? My family makes me happy, and I make myself happy
What is the best place in the world? At home
What do you worry about? Not knowing, I hate not knowing
What do you love? Myself and the things that make me happy
What is next for you? Getting my degree, I'm currently working towards it
What is life about? Figuring out who you are and what you believe in
Salina, 29.75
What is the best age? 20s
When do people become old? Whenever they feel old
What makes you sad? The thought of having to be away from my family
What makes you happy? My kids
What is the best place in the world? Home
What do you worry about? What the world will be like when my kids are grown up
What do you love? My family
What is next for you? Happiness
What is life about? Finding your place in the world and doing whatever you love to do
![James, 29.83What is the best age? 35When do people become old? [not asked]What makes you sad? UnfairnessWhat makes you happy? Seeing improvementWhat is the best place in the world? VietnamWhat do you worry about? If I'm doing exactly what I should b…](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcd3763a7fa1750fcf72fc/1613004764440-Y2HCG7M1CXNQ33C8LIJU/Aging-145.jpg)
James, 29.83
What is the best age? 35
When do people become old? [not asked]
What makes you sad? Unfairness
What makes you happy? Seeing improvement
What is the best place in the world? Vietnam
What do you worry about? If I'm doing exactly what I should be doing. Am I existing to my full potential
What do you love? Seeing people get along and make cool shit together
What is next for you? More exploring
What is life about? Making connections
![Adam, 29.92What is the best age? 29 and 11 monthsWhen do people become old? [not asked]What makes you sad? ApathyWhat makes you happy? Me and everyone around me finding purposeWhat is the best place in the world? In a lakeWhat do you worry about? Ne…](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcd3763a7fa1750fcf72fc/1613004779403-L0UKNO4AJWYQ2JJ0PRQH/Aging-146.jpg)
Adam, 29.92
What is the best age? 29 and 11 months
When do people become old? [not asked]
What makes you sad? Apathy
What makes you happy? Me and everyone around me finding purpose
What is the best place in the world? In a lake
What do you worry about? Never escaping stress/never finding balance
What do you love? Spontaneity
What is next for you? Finding balance
What is life about? Love
![Urbi, 29.92What is the best age? I don’t knowWhen do people become old? [not asked]What makes you sad? Knowing that the time that I have with the people I love is limitedWhat makes you happy? Spending time with the people and animals I care aboutWha…](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcd3763a7fa1750fcf72fc/1613004799138-36D9AIF3MKXVY2RIS684/Aging-147.jpg)
Urbi, 29.92
What is the best age? I don’t know
When do people become old? [not asked]
What makes you sad? Knowing that the time that I have with the people I love is limited
What makes you happy? Spending time with the people and animals I care about
What is the best place in the world? Where the people that you love are
What do you worry about? The future and the uncertainty in the future
What do you love? My family and my friends and good food and walking and learning new things
What is next for you? Setting goals and deadlines and making the things I want a reality
What is life about? About learning who you are are, who the people around you are and the world you live in and appreciating what that is (both good and bad) and accepting that
Mike, 30.08
What is the best age? Mid to late 30s
When do people become old? When you're unable to perform tasks you were able to at a younger age. More a state of physical and emotional health
What makes you sad? The unwillingness of people to accept others as they are. Because they are unable to coexist
What makes you happy? Personally- I get satisfaction from from being able to put my best skills to positively affect the lives of others through teaching
What is the best place in the world? A place like small towns and communities that you can be safe, secure, raise a family, be happy and you can essentially live within your means in a way that helps your family
What do you worry about? Personally I don't have lot. Overall people losing capacity to be empathetic. Huge misunderstandings of others and their beliefs. The huge divide between people
What do you love? My family, everyday trying to be the best version of myself personally and professionally
What is next for you? I don't really have anything. I don't want to be part of the race/ladder others are on. I love consistency, community, more of the same. Trying to get better and grow to help others
What is life about? Trying to develop a philosophy of life morally and intellectually and living and acting in any way that positively influences the best in others. Understanding and experiencing, interacting, building relationships, being open to people and new experiences. Life of reflection and learning to make improvements
![Nicole, 30.17What is the best age? 30When do people become old? [not asked]What makes you sad? State of the world for my daughterWhat makes you happy? Watching my daughter growWhat is the best place in the world? Where my friends and family areWhat …](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffcd3763a7fa1750fcf72fc/1613004830304-FPR1T931J1D4J3SIFI4M/Aging-149.jpg)
Nicole, 30.17
What is the best age? 30
When do people become old? [not asked]
What makes you sad? State of the world for my daughter
What makes you happy? Watching my daughter grow
What is the best place in the world? Where my friends and family are
What do you worry about? Having to move to the suburbs
What do you love? Sunshine
What is next for you? A Nice vacation
What is life about? Providing good values and morals
Haider, 30.33
What is the best age? 28 old enough to be mature, young enough to not be an old guy
When do people become old? When they stop doing the things they love
What makes you sad? When I see lack of empathy from people
What makes you happy? Love
What is the best place in the world? Pakistan
What do you worry about? Poverty and how it will change in the future
What do you love? My wife and enjoying the outdoors, exploring and adventures
What is next for you? Do a triathlon
What is life about? Being happy and helping those around you be happy
Chelsea, 30.33
What is the best age? In your 30s
When do people become old? I would say 70
What makes you sad? Seeing kids stressed or unhappy
What makes you happy? Feeling loved
What is the best place in the world? With your family
What do you worry about? Finances
What do you love? Being outdoors
What is next for you? Stability
What is life about? Making memories with friends and family and enjoying what you have around you
Josie, 30.50
What is the best age? For the little bit of life I've lived so far. I would probably say my prime would be about 23 physically, and mentally 30
When do people become old? When they no longer have love in their heart. They lose appreciation for life and I think that's when you die
What makes you sad? Things that aren't morally correct. Things that are just wrong. Whether it's lying, cheating or manipulation.
What makes you happy? Anything good, laughter, babies, happiness, love, life, the world, people
What is the best place in the world? In your mind
What do you worry about? Everything, literally everything
What do you love?So many things, obviously my children. I love love and I love life. The things that make you happy, myself
What is next for you? My goal is to save the world
What is life about?I'm not really sure yet but I'm excited to find out. Maybe it's finding your own special place in the universe where you matter.
Khoney 30.75
What is the best age? I would say 25- I did a lot of things. You graduate, you meet a lot of people and getting to a new level of your life.
When do people become old? When they think they can't do anything beyond what they expect. If you have creative ideas and are still doing it, that means you are still young.
What makes you sad? A negative opinion, when I disappoint myself and I can' t do what I want to do. It also motivates me to do better
What makes you happy? When I see people smile, makes you think everyone has a positive view. It makes things better
What is the best place in the world? I really can't tell, but the best place so far is Boston. I can find myself here and be where I want to be
What do you worry about? The future. You don't know what it's going to be tomorrow or the next 5 years.
What do you love? My family, it's the most important thing, then good friends
What is next for you? I always think about traveling, to find out what's going on in the world
What is life about? Creating something exciting for yourself. Working for living. Life pushes you to the next level. You want to be the person you think you can be.