Ben Nemtin was an athlete in university with a bright future until crippling mental health struggles blindsided him and forced him to drop out of college. But through that darkness, he found purpose: a list of 100 dreams and a pact with three friends to help others pursue theirs too. Ben believes building a bucket list saved his life and living your “Buried Life” is essential for profiting in life. In this episode, Ben shares his battle with mental health, how bucket lists became his path to purpose, and how entrepreneurs can take control of their own happiness, one bold goal at a time.
In this episode, Hala and Ben will discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(06:12) Ben’s struggle with depression
(13:47) Origin of The Buried Life and Bucket List Concept
(23:47) The Ripple Effect of Purpose and Helping Others
(27:51) Why Personal Goals Aren’t Selfish
(33:06) Legendary bucket‑list wins: Playing with Obama
(40:56) Red Carpet Escapades: Asking Out Celebrities
(48:11) Unfinished Bucket List Items and Future Plans
(50:00) How Death Can Be Life’s Greatest Motivator
Ben Nemtin is a #1 New York Times best-selling author, keynote speaker, and co-founder of The Buried Life movement. He gained global recognition through the hit MTV show The Buried Life, where he and his friends pursued an epic bucket list while helping strangers do the same. Ben now ranks among the World’s Top Organizational Culture Thought Leaders and Top Motivational Speakers despite struggling with mental health. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, CNN, NBC, FOX, ABC, CBS, and more, spreading his message of mental wellness, self-improvement, and the radical possibility of dream-chasing.
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Resources Mentioned:
Ben’s Book: What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?: https://www.amazon.com/What-You-Want-Before-Die/dp/1579654762
Ben’s Website: https://www.bennemtin.com/
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