Success Story with Scott D. Clary Lessons - Accountability, Ownership & Choosing the Right Partners | Ben Nemtin - #1 NYT Bestselling Author
Jan 19, 2026
Ben Nemtin, co-creator of The Buried Life and #1 NYT bestselling author, shares how accountability and ownership fueled his public bucket-list movement. He talks about doing big goals with friends, turning a risky project into TV, and how to find and provide value to inspiring peers. Short, practical stories on why the right partners raise your standards and keep you moving forward.
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Group Pressure Forced Bold Actions
- Ben Nemtin and his friends completed mostly shared bucket-list items together even when only one person wanted them.
- The group's insistence removed any option to back out and pushed members to do things they would never attempt alone.
Near Collapse Before The Breakthrough
- The Buried Life faced major financial setbacks after funding a documentary and turning down an early TV offer.
- Ben kept going because his co-founders kept him accountable and motivated during the low point of bartending in Vancouver.
Get In By Helping One Person
- Find one person who excites you and offer concrete help to get into their circle.
- Use that relationship to meet their like-minded friends and expand your inspiring network.
