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Ben Nemtin

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Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and is currently ranked the 3rd Best Motivational Speaker in the World (2022 Global Gurus). Known as the world's foremost bucket list expert, Ben has spoken to millions of people around the world about ambitious dreams. His journey began when he and three friends created The Buried Life and set off on a mission to accomplish a list of “100 things to do before you die.” After accomplishing list items like “Make a TV Show,” “Get Interviewed by Oprah,” “Play Ball with Obama,” and “Have a Beer with Prince Harry,” Ben's biggest remaining list item is to “Go To Space.” Ben's message of radical possibility has been featured on The Today 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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Events featuring Ben Nemtin
Events featuring Ben Nemtin