Ari Meisel is a best-selling author, productivity expert, CEO, real estate developer, and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business. Several years ago, Ari encountered and ultimately overcame severe personal roadblocks and that journey transformed his life. His discoveries about personal and professional productivity have improved the lives of thousands of individuals and businesses. His proprietary process, the Less Doing System, is the foundation of his company, Less Doing, which offers individuals and enterprises road-tested methods to optimize, automate, and outsource everything.

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In the interview, Ari discusses how he hit rock bottom at age 23 when he found himself $3 million in debt and diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. He explains the strategies he used to turn his life around, compete in the French Ironman competition, and go onto launch his brand, Less Doing. He also discusses his recent departure from the virtual assistant company he founded and the lessons he learned from that business break-up.

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Ari Meisel of Less Doing on Overcoming Crohn's, Recovering from $3M of Debt and Building a Successful Coaching Company