How to Live Out Your Bucketlist Life

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.

Click play to hear all of this and:

(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.

Listen to Related Episodes:

• How to Deal with Negative Comments
• How to Create More Meaningful Relationships in Business
• 5 Mindset Shifts for Business Growth

Connect With Ben:

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/bennemtin
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennemtin/
• The Bucket List Journal: https://writeyourlist.com/

For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode477

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