Alex Banayan

Author of the #1 international bestseller THE THIRD DOOR: THE MINDSET OF SUCCESS • Youngest bestselling business author in American history • Keynote speaker

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Story time... this is by far the craziest thing to ever happen at one of my keynotes in my life.

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@umairmbrk Thank you!!

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@thatshubhgoel Thank you!

[The Wall Street Journal @WSJ]

"Even under the best circumstances, the transition to this new AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history," Bill Gates writes in a new, 12-page essay. https://t.co/n64xTCSH1L

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This is a top headline in every major newspaper today. For anyone interested in AI, public policy, or ensuring you and your family have a good quality of life over the next five years -- I recommend you read this brand new article from @BillGates . It outlines the state of the world in a sharp, clear way. And it introduces new ideas -- like "Human Reserved" jobs and AI + robot taxes -- that are brilliant.

https://t.co/cOJjTxuWcS

[Jonathan Haidt @JonHaidt]

Meta's $16.7B settlement is the largest accountability moment in social media history for child safety, and the 47 AGs who drove it deserve tremendous credit. Restricted notifications and time limits are good, and it is historic that the AGs have gotten design changes.

But the settlement leaves untouched many of the features that harm kids. For example, the algorithm. Meta's AI-powered recommendation engine is still running, engineered to maximize young people’s engagement even with content that harms them.

It was established in the previous court case (and in Meta’s own research) that Meta's design harms children. The work ahead is to make them change that design — not just how long kids can access Instagram's harmful design, and not just on an opt-in basis. This is a great step. Let's all work together to make sure it's not the last.

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@JonnyNemo LOVE THIS

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@virjog @nicaia @abhayjani4 @adityamohanty_ Yes! The Third Door is the name of my book about the mindset of success.

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I love the message @DrLipov is putting out: Our biology and psychology are connected. And our use of digital devices has real biological implications.

He's hosting a free, live program this Sunday, August 2, that looks incredible. Check it out here: https://t.co/Ucfqm3skEU

[Dr. Eugene Lipov @DrLipov]

The reassuring part: biology isn't fixed.

Better sleep, regular exercise, time outdoors, real face-to-face connection, cutting back on digital

overstimulation, and treating hormone deficiencies when appropriate can all move these pathways in the right direction.

The goal isn't just less screen time, it's a healthier brain.

Small changes compound because they're hitting the same interconnected system.

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For the past 5 years, I’ve been working on a free 2-day event called The Possibility Festival. The promise is simple: In 48-hours, you'll massively boost your energy, clarity, and mental wellbeing—while making the friends you were always meant to have.

Rediscover what makes you come alive. ✨

All ages are welcome. Zero ticket cost.

This summer and fall, 5 events are happening across North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Rhode Island—led by incredible local hosts. Registration opens today and spots fill fast (first come, first served). Sign up here: https://t.co/VK2s9IMvJP

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@esther_vibes Thank you!

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Incredible time at @Summit at Sea this weekend, doing a fireside chat with Jeff Orlowski-Yang, director of Netflix’s “The Social Dilemma.” Jeff and I have been working on a secret project together the past few years… very very very excited to share the news with you all later this year :)

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@SaniMusa_ Thank you!!!

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The Third Door by @AlexBanayan .
It’s my most favorite book of all time!

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Phone free schools cause
--increased laughter in hallways
--very loud lunchrooms
--increases in books checked out of school library

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This is how Steven Spielberg became the youngest major studio director in Hollywood history… The full story is incredible and it’s my favorite Third Door example.

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Steve Wozniak vs Steve Jobs… Who was more successful? That question led me to an insight that redefined my understanding of success and happiness.

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Steve Jobs explaining what it takes to have a 20+ year vision succeed. This speech by Jobs is the secret to how big things happen in the world…. Consistent effort, ferocious focus, and a lot of time.

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This is how Steve Spielberg became the youngest major studio director in Hollywood history… The full story is incredible and it’s my favorite Third Door example.

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Mike Bloomberg has a $100b net worth and his story starts…. when he got fired from the job he loved. The final lines of this video resonate so much with me…

Video: IG/@mikebloomberg