

Ben Nemtin On Burnout, Our Passions, What We Regret Most, & How To Stop Feeling Lost
5 snips May 29, 2025
Ben Nemtin, a motivational speaker and the co-founder of The Buried Life movement, opens up about his journey from burnout to rediscovering purpose. He discusses overcoming societal pressures and the importance of chasing personal passions. Listeners learn how taking action despite uncertainty can create momentum. Ben shares humorous anecdotes about conquering fear and the power of asking for help. He also offers actionable advice for crafting goals and emphasizes the importance of purpose in enhancing well-being and resilience.
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Purpose Is About Movement
- True purpose comes from building toward what energizes you, not from societal expectations.
- Moving toward your potential creates happiness, not necessarily achieving a fixed goal.
Living For Others Breeds Regret
- Many despair because they live for others' dreams and not their own authentic selves.
- Over 75% of deathbed regrets stem from not living life for oneself.
From Depression To Bucket List TV
- Ben overcame depression by connecting with inspiring people and starting a documentary about pursuing buried dreams.
- This launched a movement and a TV show from their bucket list adventure.