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Acceptance Is The First Step (2364) Mar 07, 2026

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You cannot improve what you refuse to accept. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan break down the uncomfortable starting point of real self-improvement. Everyone wants growth, confidence, and better results, but far fewer people are willing to face the honest truths that make those outcomes possible. This conversation explores why self-awareness and acceptance sit at the foundation of personal development, leadership, and long-term progress.
When the ego protects comfort over truth, growth stalls. When reality becomes clear, better decisions follow. Press play and see what happens when denial quietly leaves the room.
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Episode Reference:
The Pyramid of The Self - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/16-how-build-your-best-self-from-ground-up-alan-lazaros-ya3oe/
Learn more about:
Track the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session
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NLU is not just a podcast; it’s a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.
For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below. 👇
Website: http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
Facebook:
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email:
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com
LinkedIn:
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/
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Show notes:
(4:21) Accepting the truth about who you are
(6:23) The psychological immune system and ego defense
(9:21) Why self-awareness is the hardest step
(11:18) Painful events that force real change
(15:15) Facing hard truths accelerates growth
(18:57) Responsibility that comes with acceptance
(20:23) Ego protection versus real progress
(23:44) Outro

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🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros
Next Level University is a top-ranked daily podcast for dream chasers and self-improvement lovers. With over 2,100 episodes, we help you level up in life, love, health, and wealth one day at a time. Subscribe for real, honest, no-fluff growth every single day.

Why Do People Actually Quit Chasing Their Dreams? (2363) Mar 06, 2026

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Why do people stop chasing their dreams even when they once believed in them?
In this episode, Kevin and Alan explore the real reason most people quit long before success arrives. It is rarely about effort. Belief fades. Expectations collide with reality. Uncertainty begins to outweigh the goal. Through years of entrepreneurship, coaching, and thousands of podcast episodes, they have watched the same pattern repeat. The people who keep going approach belief differently. They understand the uncomfortable space between starting and succeeding.
Press play and confront the moment most people turn back.
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Learn more about:
Track the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session
Where learning turns into action. Join “Next Level Book Club” every Saturday:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc
_______________________
NLU is not just a podcast; it’s a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.
For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below. 👇
Website: http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
Facebook:
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email:
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com
LinkedIn:
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/
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Show notes:
(4:02) When belief disappears, the journey stops
(7:33) The reality most entrepreneurs never expect
(11:24) The truth about self-belief and success
(14:34) Conscious vs subconscious belief
(22:03) Why accurate thinking drives real growth
(30:49) Outro

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THIS Limits How Successful You Can Be (2362) Mar 05, 2026

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In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros question the belief that success requires certainty. Many people wait for perfect clarity before they act. That mindset quietly caps growth. The next level demands something different. It requires the ability to move forward when the outcome is unclear and the pressure is real. As your tolerance for uncertainty grows, so does your capacity for leadership, progress, and long-term success.
If you want to strengthen your mindset and build the resilience required to pursue bigger goals, this episode will shift how you think about discomfort and the unknown. Hit play and start developing the capacity most people never build.
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Learn more about:
Track the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session
Where learning turns into action. Join “Next Level Book Club” every Saturday:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc
_______________________
NLU is not just a podcast; it’s a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.
For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below. 👇
Website: http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
Facebook:
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email:
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com
LinkedIn:
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/
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Show notes:
(2:51) Locus of control and personal responsibility
(7:00) Emotional regulation and leadership capacity
(11:24) Exposure therapy and building resilience
(16:22) Expanding your capacity for uncertainty
(21:04) Fail forward and long-term persistence
(27:18) Outro

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It’s Never Going To Be Perfect, EVER (2361) Mar 04, 2026

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Hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros challenge a belief that quietly derails progress. Many people assume consistency requires perfect conditions. It does not. Some days are rushed, imperfect, and far from ideal. Those are often the days that reveal your real standards.
After thousands of podcast episodes, years of coaching, and building a business around personal development, they have watched the same pattern repeat. The people who grow are not waiting for perfect circumstances. They keep moving anyway. Press play and keep this in mind. The rep you almost skipped today might be the one holding your progress together.
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Learn more about:
Track the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session
Where learning turns into action. Join “Next Level Book Club” every Saturday:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc
_______________________
NLU is not just a podcast; it’s a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.
For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below. 👇
Website: http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
Facebook:
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email:
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com
LinkedIn:
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/
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Show notes:
(1:07) The power of minimum standards
(3:12) Effort and intention vs results
(5:58) Why most people quit when conditions are not ideal
(8:00) Consistency comes from small daily actions
(11:25) The long-term power of maintaining the streak
(12:38) Outro

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You Need To Decide How YOU Want To Be Successful (2360) Mar 03, 2026

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Fast wins create long regrets. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan challenge the idea that success is just about results. Opportunity rarely shows you the full cost up front. Shortcuts feel smart in the moment. Compromise can even look responsible. But over time, those small decisions shape your character more than your bank account. This episode takes a hard look at integrity, standards, and the discipline required to build success you can actually stand behind.
If you care about leadership, personal growth, and long-term fulfillment, this conversation will sharpen how you define winning and what you refuse to trade for it. Chase whatever level you want. Just make sure you recognize the person in the mirror when you get there.
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Learn more about:
Track the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Email:
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com
LinkedIn:
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/
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Show notes:
(2:29) The five levels of success
(4:27) Winning with integrity is harder
(8:41) Alignment over business gains
(10:10) Making yesterday proud
(12:07) Shortcuts and self-respect
(15:09) How character slowly drifts
(21:41) Success with integrity vs. just success
(23:47) Becoming unhoodwinkable
(27:47) Why saying no protects you
(31:02) Be less naive, be more aware
(34:29) Outro

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Start Designing Your Future! (2359) Mar 02, 2026

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What if your future is not uncertain, just misunderstood?
In this episode, Kevin and Alan explain why outcomes are rarely random. They unpack how patterns, distinctions, and honest self-awareness shape your trajectory far more than motivation alone. Drawing from years of coaching and personal experience, they reveal why some people consistently move forward while others stay stuck despite effort.
This conversation is direct, practical, and rooted in how long-term growth actually works. If you want more control over where your life is heading and fewer surprises along the way, this episode will challenge how you think about planning your future. Listen closely. One shift in awareness can redirect years of your life.
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Learn more about:
The “Next Level Dreamliner” is a productivity journal that turns clarity and accountability into consistent action. Grab your copy 👉 https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
Track the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

_______________________
NLU is not just a podcast; it’s a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.
For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below. 👇
Website: http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
Facebook:
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email:
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com
LinkedIn:
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/
_______________________
Show notes:
(1:38) The three factors that improve accuracy
(4:48) Knowing your real position and limits
(10:18) Experience, awareness, and pattern recognition
(12:32) Designing life versus winging it
(22:21) Awareness as the path to control
(26:01) Outro

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Success Is A Science Project (2358) Mar 01, 2026

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In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros explore why success becomes predictable when you stop treating it like luck and start treating it like a system. They break down how habits, identity, learning, and consistency combine to produce real results, and why overthinking keeps most people from ever starting. This episode challenges the belief that progress should feel complicated and replaces it with a more disciplined, experimental approach to growth.
If you want clearer direction, stronger habits, and measurable improvement across life, love, health, and wealth, this conversation will recalibrate how you think about getting better. Press play, run the experiment, and if nothing changes, at least you’ll know it wasn’t for lack of trying.
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Learn more about:
Track the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Email:
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com
LinkedIn:
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/
_______________________
Show notes:
(2:12) Breaking down goals into actionable variables
(8:11) The learning loop that builds mastery
(10:12) Why overcomplication stops progress
(14:05) Starting small to create consistency
(17:18) Identity and your internal operating system
(26:06) Overwhelm versus forward momentum
(30:29) Universal principles behind long-term success
(31:06) Outro

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How To Coach YOURSELF (2357) Feb 28, 2026

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Kevin Palmieri interviews Alan Lazaros to confront why hard work alone does not guarantee progress. A lot of people feel stuck because their awareness has not caught up to the results they want. With years of coaching experience and thousands of sessions studying real performance patterns, Alan brings a grounded lens to growth, decision-making, and personal responsibility.
This is direct. Practical. Built for people who want clarity, not comfort. If you want better outcomes, you need a better diagnosis. Listen closely. The thing you overlook is usually the thing that keeps you where you are.
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Learn more about:
Track the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Email:
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com
LinkedIn:
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/
_______________________
Show notes:
(3:11) Troubleshooting your life when stuck
(10:07) Why life feels harder as games scale
(13:47) Starting with awareness and finances
(17:01) Coaching framework data and assessment
(19:46) Scientific method for personal growth
(24:31) Root cause analysis and behavior change
(29:40) Outro

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The Top 3 Mindsets That GUARANTEE You Won't Be Successful (2356) Feb 27, 2026

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Your philosophy predicts your results. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan unpack the thinking patterns that quietly keep people stuck, even when they are putting in real effort. Progress is not usually blocked by laziness. It is blocked by beliefs that shape how you interpret setbacks, time horizons, and responsibility. When those beliefs go unexamined, motivation alone is not enough to create change.
This episode brings a sharper lens to personal growth, discipline, and long-term success without pretending the path is easy. If you want better outcomes, it starts with better thinking and more honest self-awareness.
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Learn more about:
Track the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Email:
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com
LinkedIn:
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/
_______________________
Show notes:
(2:03) Passive meaning without action
(7:20) Wanting results before value
(10:07) Arrogance entitlement, and identity traps
(15:27) Short-term versus long-term
(17:34) Commitment flexibility and infinite growth
(18:10) Outro

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Can You Actually Be Successful Without Self-Belief? Part 2 (2355) Feb 26, 2026

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Why do we wait to feel confident before we act, when confidence only shows up after we move?
In this episode, Kevin and Alan continue the conversation from the last episode and go deeper into what actually builds self-belief. They unpack why motivation gets too much credit, why discomfort is unavoidable if you want to grow, and how mindset and accountability shape long-term progress more than talent ever will. The discussion moves beyond theory into real patterns they have seen across years of coaching and thousands of conversations with people trying to level up their lives.
This is not about hype. It is about understanding how belief is built through behavior over time. Listen before your comfort zone convinces you that waiting is productive.
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Learn more about:
Track the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session
Where learning turns into action. Join “Next Level Book Club” every Saturday:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc
_______________________
NLU is not just a podcast; it’s a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.
For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below. 👇
Website: http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
Facebook:
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email:
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com
LinkedIn:
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/
_______________________
Show notes:
(2:34) Why belief grows at the edge of capability
(7:17) Growth mindset versus fixed mindset differences
(18:01) Sustaining progress through fundamentals
(20:48) Micro confidence versus global confidence
(23:43) Self-belief as the primary success driver
(29:02) The myth of arriving and imposter syndrome
(32:00) Challenge skills sweet spot for growth
(37:39) Outro

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