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Not Being Talented Is A Terrible Excuse (2254) Nov 17, 2025

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What if talent isn’t what’s holding you back and never was? In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan expose the truth behind high performance, consistency, and why most people fail long before they ever find their ceiling. You’ll hear the uncomfortable reality about hard work, identity, and the discipline required to rise above average effort and average results. This isn’t motivation. It’s a mirror. And it will force you to rethink what you believe about success, potential, and the grind required to earn it.
Learn more about:
🎁 Your first 30-minute "Business Breakthrough Session" call with Alan is FREE. Designed to help you reverse-engineer success with clarity and confidence - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session
👥 Grow together, rise higher. Join our Facebook community “Next Level Nation” - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
_______________________
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
Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/
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:
(2:45) Early work, zero skill, full commitment
(4:01) Tracking performance Vs. Making excuses
(5:56) Hard work is the real separator
(8:49) If you’re not improving, you stopped too soon
(11:45) Identity evolves through daily effort
(14:14) Your goals set your standards
(18:30) You don’t need to be the best to win
(19:46) The real treasure is built along the journey
(21:09) 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.

Is Entitlement Ever Good? (2253) Nov 16, 2025

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In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros expose the hidden cost of entitlement, fake confidence, and the mindset traps that keep you stalled. You’ll rethink what it really means to earn success, build internal strength, and stay grounded when it matters most. This isn’t motivation. It’s mental mastery rooted in self-awareness, consistency, and high-level performance psychology. If you’re ready to stop pretending and start becoming the person you claim to be, this episode will hit hard in all the right ways.
Learn more about:
📚 Think deeper, grow faster. Join our “Next Level Book Club” – Every Saturday –
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc
🎙️If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our “Next Level Podcast Accelerator” – Round 21 – Starting January 6, 2026. Use promocode: NLULISTENER, for 30% off - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
📅 Join our “Next Level Monthly Masterclasses” for one hour, endless breakthroughs - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
_______________________
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
Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/
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:
(2:39) Why real success requires humility
(4:42) Entitlement Vs. Task value
(7:01) You can’t skip the hard parts
(10:21) The three traits that predict success
(12:05) Arrogance always carries consequences
(17:02) Fake confidence vs real capability
(19:45) Why accuracy beats entitlement
(25:06) Humility, strategy, and work ethic
(28:03) Outro

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How Do You Know What You’re Really Capable Of? (2252) Nov 15, 2025

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The ceiling you fear is built from yesterday’s beliefs. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan break down the hidden mechanics of capability, identity, and long-term performance. You’ll learn why most people misjudge what they can become, how past reps shape future ceilings, and why discomfort and discipline remain the only reliable indicators of growth. Step in, question your ceiling, and let the truth recalibrate your path.
Learn more about:
📚 Think deeper, grow faster. Join our “Next Level Book Club” – Every Saturday –
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc
👥 Grow together, rise higher. Join our Facebook community “Next Level Nation” - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
_______________________
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
Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/
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:
(2:46) How past reps shape identity and belief
(5:00) Possibility Vs. Probability thinking
(7:35) Why self-belief usually lags behind capability
(10:02) The danger of quitting before evidence arrives
(12:53) Discomfort as the real gateway to growth
(15:53) Why status and validation distort success
(18:02) Virtue, vice, and the psychology of self-respect
(21:27) What “pleasure town” teaches about maturity
(23:04) The mirror test and the cost of an unlived life
(24:06) Outgrowing pleasure by going through it
(27:43) Outro

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What Does It Mean To Maximize Your Potential? (2251) Nov 14, 2025

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What if you’ve been chasing potential without ever knowing what it really is? In this transformative episode, Kevin and Alan take you inside the mindset, choices, and small daily shifts that separate real growth from wishful thinking. You’ll hear the truth about self-awareness, focus, discipline, and why most people stop long before they hit their actual ceiling. This conversation pulls you in, challenges you, and leaves you questioning the standards you’ve been living by. If you’re serious about becoming someone your future self is proud of, this is your moment. Tap play and give your potential the wake-up call it’s been waiting for.
Learn more about:
🎁 Your first 30-minute "Business Breakthrough Session" call with Alan is FREE. Designed to help you reverse-engineer success with clarity and confidence - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session
👥 Grow together, rise higher. Join our Facebook community “Next Level Nation” - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
_______________________
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
Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/
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:
(2:46) How self-awareness shapes your growth
(5:31) Why everything is relative to your past
(7:32) The one word that changes everything
(10:49) Regret, awareness, and learning faster
(13:47) Giving up comfort to grow more
(14:37) Your unique gifts and natural wiring
(16:23) Your future only improves when you do
(17:54) Fulfillment that comes from daily progress
(20:17) Why you must think about the future
(22:04) Outro

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Success In One Thing Is Actually Pretty Easy… (2250) Nov 13, 2025

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In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros drop the truth about why mastering one area is simple, but building real strength in health, wealth, and love takes a different kind of grit. They break down the hidden habits that hold people back, the excuses that feel safe, and the mindset shift that creates unstoppable momentum. This one is bold, clear, and meant to wake you up. Challenge your comfort. Press play and upgrade what success means.
Learn more about:
📅 Join our “Next Level Monthly Masterclasses” for one hour, endless breakthroughs - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
👥 Grow together, rise higher. Join our Facebook community “Next Level Nation” - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
_______________________
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
Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/
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:
(3:10) Life during bodybuilding and strict priorities
(4:00) Why mastering one area is easier
(6:57) The reality of America’s health challenge
(8:46) What success actually means across life
(10:00) Ego and pretending not to care
(13:16) The full potential debate begins
(17:15) Defining success for yourself
(20:19) The real definition of success
(25:07) Outro

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This Is A Big Reason Why So Many People Get Stuck (2249) Nov 12, 2025

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Success looks different when it’s real. In this brutally honest episode, Kevin and Alan expose the fake numbers, false wins, and empty hype that keep dream chasers doubting themselves. It’s a raw, real conversation about what true success looks like when you strip away the noise and start playing the real game. Hit play and find out what happens when truth finally meets ambition.
Learn more about:
🎁 Your first 30-minute "Business Breakthrough Session" call with Alan is FREE. Designed to help you reverse-engineer success with clarity and confidence - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session
_______________________
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
Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/
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:
(2:42) The business owner’s “fake stats” story
(4:00) How bot farms inflate podcast numbers
(8:20) Knowing your industry is everything
(10:44) What 5,000 real listens actually mean
(13:13) The illusion of online success
(14:45) Framework: Right time, right approach, right expectations
(15:40) Outro

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What Needs To Get Done NOW? (2248) Nov 11, 2025

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When everything feels urgent, how do you know what actually deserves your time? In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan break down how top performers cut through noise, chaos, and distraction to find their “bullseye”, the one move that multiplies results. You’ll hear how they use urgency, importance, and significance to decide what matters most in business, relationships, and life. This one’s raw, real, and ridiculously useful if you’re tired of feeling busy but not better. Stop reacting to life’s noise, start hitting your targets with precision.
Learn more about:
👥 Grow together, rise higher. Join our Facebook community “Next Level Nation” - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
📚 Think deeper, grow faster. Join our “Next Level Book Club” – Every Saturday –
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc
📅 Join our “Next Level Monthly Masterclasses” for one hour, endless breakthroughs - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
🎁 Your first 30-minute "Business Breakthrough Session" call with Alan is FREE. Designed to help you reverse-engineer success with clarity and confidence - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session
_______________________
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
Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/
Facebook ✍
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

The #1 Reflection From This Month’s Masterclass (2247) Nov 10, 2025

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In this tactical episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros reveal how understanding yourself is the real key to self-belief, discipline, and lasting success. It’s raw, real, and guaranteed to shift how you think about growth. Hit play and meet the version of you that finally believes it’s possible.
Learn more about:
📅 Join our “Next Level Monthly Masterclasses” for one hour, endless breakthroughs - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
_______________________
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
Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/
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:
(3:37) Alan reveals the Success Loop framework
(5:39) The link between understanding and self-belief
(8:05) Why knowledge makes laziness harder
(10:16) The compounding math of consistency
(13:33) The gap between knowing and understanding
(16:16) Outro

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A Conversation Every High Performer Has To Have With Their Partner (2246) Nov 09, 2025

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When ambition meets love, truth decides who stays. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan break down what every high performer eventually learns the hard way. Success changes how you love and who can handle your drive. From “goals-first vs. relationships-first” dynamics to the real meaning of being a high-value partner, this conversation hits deep, honest, and unfiltered. Whether you’re building an empire or building a life together, this one will make you rethink what partnership truly means when purpose takes the wheel.
Throwback Photo:
Kevin & Alan’s Halloween Party (Genie + Backstreet Boy) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_YR9Uel9fHQSA8HIf2LpNKzdPlUql7eo/view?usp=drive_link
Learn more about:
📔 Next Level Dreamliner is a productivity journal designed to help break down dreams into goals, milestones, and daily habits. Grab your copy 👉 https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
👥 Grow together, rise higher. Join our Facebook community “Next Level Nation” - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
📅 Join our “Monthly Masterclass” for one hour, endless breakthroughs - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
📚 Think deeper, grow faster. Join our “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
Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/
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:
(2:08) GR Vs. RG explained
(4:12) When success comes at a cost
(10:11) Why fake alignment destroys connection
(14:13) How ambition changes relationships
(17:33) The real meaning of “high value”
(23:00) Character over results
(26:02) The courage to be fully yourself
(29:43) Why honesty saves relationships
(33:25) How shared goals strengthen love
(35:12) Outro

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What Does It Mean To Be Next Level? (2245) Nov 08, 2025

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What if “Next Level” isn’t a place, but a way of living? In this high-energy episode, Kevin and Alan get real about what it takes to grow, lead, and stay consistent when most people quit. Simple, sharp, and straight from the heart. Hit play before the average tries to talk you into staying there.
Learn more about:
📔 Next Level Dreamliner is a productivity journal designed to help break down dreams into goals, milestones, and daily habits. Grab your copy 👉 https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
👥 Grow together, rise higher. Join our Facebook community “Next Level Nation” - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
📅 Join our “Monthly Masterclass” for one hour, endless breakthroughs - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
📚 Think deeper, grow faster. Join our “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
Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/
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:
(2:16) Building a culture and community that grows together
(5:55) Amy’s story and the heart of NLU
(8:02) Alan’s definition: Better every day
(9:30) Kevin’s perspective on growth and ownership
(12:20) The paradox of always becoming next level
(14:01) Lessons from the Patriots and building a winning culture
(18:18) Tracking habits, sleep, and sustainable growth
(19:59) Identity, influence, and choosing the right tribe
(23:27) Leadership, humility, and leading by example
(25:33) Outro

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