How to Live Out Your Bucketlist Life

Motivational

Everyone tells you that the secret to happiness and success is… AUTHENTICITY.

But…what does it really mean to be authentic?

Today’s guest answers this beautifully by sharing a framework to live with intention, purpose, and best yet: keeping FUN at the center of it all.

I’m thrilled to welcome Ben Nemtin, speaker, author, and co-creator of The Buried Life.

Ben (so graciously) opened up about his journey from being a collegiate athlete struggling with depression to creating a movement focused on helping people realize their dreams.

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(00:00:19) Why fun is the ultimate gauge for success in life and work.

(00:06:25) How to handle high-pressure situations and the anxiety and depression that come with them.

(00:09:09) The power of tackling your bucket list while helping others and building your legacy.

(00:10:42) Ben’s golden framework for overcoming tough times.

(00:11:40) The impact of misalignment on your mental health.

(00:16:20) How to find sponsors to keep your dream alive, even when money is tight.

(00:17:02) How Ben and his team made a bold pivot.

(00:18:41) The behind-the-scenes process of selling his show to MTV while keeping creative control.

(00:20:15) Spotting early signs of anxiety and understanding what they’re trying to tell you.

(00:20:41) How Ben stepped outside his comfort zone by delivering a top-watched TED talk.

(00:25:30) Facing mortality head-on—how confronting death can clarify what truly matters.

(00:26:51) Why the fear of failure and judgment hold us back from living fully.

(00:34:05) How small actions lead to massive momentum over time.

(00:35:16) How to build a personal brand that lasts.

(00:36:46) The Bucket List Journal—turning dreams into action (seriously, grab yours!).

(00:37:35) Scaling speaking engagements and product sales—Ben’s strategy.

(00:39:29) The best accountability tools you can use to guarantee lasting impact.

(00:40:23) Ben’s approach to sourcing and distributing physical products efficiently.

(00:40:54) Turning events into marketing engines—how post-event buzz can drive product demand.

(00:41:19) Amazon vs. DTC—why Ben prefers Amazon for sales (and where DTC could win).

(00:43:19) Course creation 101—how to integrate signature keynotes into a learning platform.

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Ben Nemtin

Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and The Bucket List Journal. Ben is ranked the #2 Motivational Speaker in the World by Global Gurus and starred in The Buried Life, MTV’s highest rated show on iTunes and Amazon. As the co-founder of The Buried Life movement, Ben’s message of radical possibility has been featured on The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, FOX, and NBC News. President Obama called Ben and The Buried Life “inspiration for a new generation” and Oprah declared their mission “truly inspiring.”

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