#411 - Hussein Hallak - Cut Through Conventional Self-Help to Transform Your Life

Hussein Hallak joins Something For Everybody this week. Hussein is a founder, entrepreneur, and strategist dedicated to helping people and organizations find clarity in complexity and build lasting impact and is the CEO of Next Decentrum. In this conversation, Hussein shares his insights on parenting, entrepreneurship, and the importance of honesty and feedback in both personal and professional life. He discusses the challenges of defining success in today's world, the role of young people in entrepreneurship, and the impact of one's background on their perspective. Hussein also reflects on the self-help industry and the journey of writing his book, emphasizing the importance of mindset and personal choice in achieving fulfillment. - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Timestamps: 00:00 Navigating Life's Ups and Downs 02:47 Honesty in Parenting 05:55 The Importance of Feedback 08:53 Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs 11:48 Defining Success in Today's World 14:50 The Role of Mistakes in Growth 36:15 The Journey of Fatherhood 39:24 Critique of the Self-Help Industry 45:37 Mind the Gap: Perception vs. Reality 49:54 Navigating Political Discourse 55:30 Reflections on Writing and Legacy - Extra Stuff: Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - Join our exclusive community: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz - Hussein’s Links: Website: https://www.husseinhallak.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/husseinhallak/ - (Recorded on August 12th, 2025) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #360 - War, Morality, & American Values: Navigating Complex Realities - Jake Donnelly https://everybodyspod.com/donelly/ #376 - Why You NEED to Hit the Mental Gym - Dr. Emily Anhalt https://everybodyspod.com/anhalt/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/