Ben Nemtin: Building a Badass Bucket List for Your Life and Business | Mental Health | YAPClassic
1Digest
This podcast features Ben Nemton, discussing his remarkable journey of achieving ambitious goals documented in "The Buried Life." He details his unique upbringing, the impact of his struggles with depression, and the pivotal role of surrounding himself with inspiring individuals. The podcast explores the creation of "The Buried Life" project, a documentary showcasing the pursuit of an ambitious bucket list. Nemton addresses the misconception that pursuing personal goals is selfish, highlighting the importance of self-care and the positive ripple effect of helping others. He shares inspiring anecdotes, including playing basketball with President Obama, and offers actionable advice: write down goals for accountability and inspiration. He emphasizes the top five regrets of the dying and the importance of living intentionally, focusing on ten key life categories for a comprehensive bucket list. The podcast concludes with practical tips for overcoming fear and pursuing personal fulfillment.
Outlines
Ben Nemton's Journey: Achieving the Impossible
Introduction to Ben Nemton and his journey of achieving seemingly impossible goals, previewing his story and the key steps to crafting and achieving a bucket list.
Upbringing, Mental Health, and the Power of Inspiration
Ben discusses his upbringing, experiences with depression, and the crucial decision to surround himself with inspiring people.
The Buried Life Project: Creating and Pursuing a Bucket List
Details the creation of "The Buried Life," a documentary project born from a desire to pursue dreams, explaining the process of creating an ambitious bucket list and the importance of helping others.
Overcoming Selfishness & Crafting a Comprehensive Bucket List
Ben addresses the misconception of self-centeredness in goal pursuit, emphasizing self-care and outlining ten life categories for a comprehensive bucket list.
Incredible Bucket List Stories & the Power of Belief
Ben shares inspiring anecdotes from his bucket list journey, highlighting the power of believing in the possibility of achieving seemingly impossible goals.
Actionable Advice and the Importance of Intentional Living
Ben offers actionable advice, including writing down goals and discusses the top five regrets of the dying, emphasizing the importance of living intentionally.
Keywords
Bucket List
A list of personal goals or experiences one wishes to achieve before they die; encourages goal setting and prioritization of personal fulfillment.
Ripple Effect
The idea that a single action can create a chain of consequences, impacting many lives.
Mental Health
A person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being; importance of addressing mental health challenges.
Motivational Speaker
A professional who inspires and encourages audiences to achieve their goals.
The Buried Life
A documentary project where Ben Nemton pursued ambitious goals, inspiring others.
Goal Setting
Defining specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.
Self-Care
Prioritizing one's physical and mental well-being to achieve personal goals.
Inspiration
The process of motivating oneself and others to achieve goals.
Actionable Advice
Practical steps and tips for achieving personal goals.
Intentional Living
Consciously choosing how to spend one's time and energy to live a fulfilling life.
Q&A
What is the most important lesson you learned from your experience with "The Buried Life"?
The power of helping others; achieving personal goals became more meaningful when combined with helping others.
How can listeners overcome the fear of pursuing personal goals?
By taking action, creating accountability (sharing goals), and understanding that inspiration often comes after taking the first step.
What is your advice for someone struggling with depression or anxiety?
Talk about it; share your struggles with someone you trust, ideally a professional.
How can creating a bucket list improve one's life?
A bucket list helps prioritize personal fulfillment, encourages self-reflection, and provides a framework for achieving goals.
What is one small change that can significantly impact one's life?
Surrounding yourself with inspiring people.
What are the top five regrets of the dying?
(This answer would need to be added from the podcast transcript if available. It's mentioned but not explicitly stated in the provided data.)
Show Notes
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.
Sponsored By:
Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/profitingIndeed
Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify
Microsoft Teams - Stop paying for tools. Get everything you need, for free at aka.ms/profiting
Mercury - Streamline your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at mercury.com/profiting
LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at linkedin.com/profiting
Bilt - Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to joinbilt.com/PROFITING.
Airbnb - Find yourself a co-host at airbnb.com/host
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/
Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals
Key YAP Links
Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap
Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/
Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/
Social + Podcast Services - yapmedia.com
Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new
Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset, Mental Health, Health, Psychology, Wellness, Biohacking, Motivation, Mindset, Manifestation, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self-Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet
Table of contents
United States
