Thats curious, I never felt that way. I see humanity progressing all the time, and even though Im getting older now (mid forties) I cant wait to see what is next.
I honestly think right now is the time to be alive! Look at what we are acheiving as a human race, we have ways to harvest clean renewable energy, we are beginning to understand our own biology and all other biology at a level where we can start curing terrible diseases. We are becoming aware of the true majesty and complexity of the universe, and our tiny but valuable place in it.
Im so grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of the crypto-currency revolution, I have been mining for over 2 years now, and its given me the chance (just a chance mind you), to start thinking I may not need a 'real job' ever again. I have started learning computer programming and have built a completely unique proof of concept tool; I mean how often do you get to be on the front of the wave, and just be an ordinary person.
So if I look back to my youth and pull a reference from when music was better (ironic humor intended), I think we can use the great band Talk Talk's Lifes What You Make It as our mantra!