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Does Logical Thinking Lead To MORE Success? (2194) Sep 18, 2025

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Can numbers really shape your success? In this episode, Kevin and Alan break down why logical thinking and a math-minded approach may be the missing piece in your growth journey. From Alan’s success ratio of 100-30-10-3-1 to Kevin’s perspective on planting seeds, they reveal why consistent action, probability, and persistence often matter more than raw talent. You’ll hear stories about job hunting, rejection, and why most people underestimate how many attempts it takes to win. This conversation blends real data with mindset shifts to help you stop fearing losses and start treating them as part of the game. Success may not feel good in the moment, but it adds up when you keep going. Press play and find out.
Learn more about:
🎁Your first 30-minute "Business Breakthrough Session" with Alan is FREE. Designed to help you reverse-engineer success with clarity and confidence - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session
🎙️If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our “Next Level Podcast Accelerator” – Round 20 – Starting October 7th. Use promocode: NLULISTENER, for 30% off - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
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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
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/
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Show notes:
(2:39) External Vs. Internal success explained
(6:25) Why do many people dislike math
(8:45) Success ratios and job applications
(13:12) Belief, action, and conversion rates
(17:55) Building resilience through failure
(19:45) Planting seeds for long-term wins
(21:27) Group coaching and growth invitation
(23:34) 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.

Change The Way You Think And You Change The Way You Live (2193) Sep 17, 2025

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In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros break down the four modalities of thinking: numbers, words, pictures, and energy. They share how these thinking styles show up in everyday life, from business to relationships, and why knowing your personal “code” can unlock your full potential. You’ll hear Alan’s engineer-like mind versus Kevin’s word-driven approach, plus the pros and cons of each style. If you’ve ever struggled to communicate clearly, wondered why others don’t “get” you, or wanted to play to your natural strengths, this conversation will give you the clarity you need. Start understanding how you think so you can change the way you live. Listen now and discover more.
Learn more about:
🎁Your first 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan is FREE - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session

👥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:
(2:05) Universal patterns in human thinking
(3:29) The four modalities of thought
(6:21) Strengths and weaknesses in each style
(9:05) Why self-awareness is the real breakthrough
(12:01) Pros and cons of each modality
(15:03) How to discover your personal code
(17:15) Outro

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Being Reactive Won't Get You To The Next Level (2192) Sep 16, 2025

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From reaction to creation. In this episode, Kevin and Alan share why reactivity keeps you chasing your tail and how proactive thinking opens the door to real growth. From root cause analysis to the power of awareness and simple guess-and-check strategies, you’ll hear why shifting your mindset from quick fixes to long-term solutions is the secret to building success that lasts. Listen now and discover how to stop reacting and start creating your next level.
Learn more about:
🎙️If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our “Next Level Podcast Accelerator” – Round 20 – Starting October 7th. Use promocode: NLULISTENER, for 30% off - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
👥Join our Facebook community “Next Level Nation” - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Book a FREE 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session
Book a FREE 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin - https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin
_____________________
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:
(3:04) Micro Vs. Macro-level thinking
(4:11) Survival mode blocks long-term planning
(7:45) Root cause analysis and bottlenecks
(10:45) Guess-and-check learning in real life
(17:20) Proactivity, intelligence, and deductive reasoning
(19:17) Outro

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How To Become More Next Level Than 99% Of People (2191) Sep 15, 2025

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Want to know what separates the top 1% from everyone else? In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan reveal the simple formula for becoming more next-level in health, wealth, and love. From clarity to habits to daily learning, they share the strategies that help you rise above average and reach your full potential. Don’t miss this episode.
Learn more about:
🎙️If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our “Next Level Podcast Accelerator” – Round 20 – Starting October 7th. Use promocode: NLULISTENER, for 30% off - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
📚Think deeper, grow faster. Join our “Next Level Book Club” – Every Saturday –
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc
Book a FREE 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session
Book a FREE 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin - https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin
_____________________
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!

Your Standards Change Long Before Your Results Do (2190) Sep 14, 2025

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In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros share why raising your standards is the key to lasting success. From fitness to business, they reveal how ego, excuses, and complacency hold you back and what it really takes to close the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Don’t miss this episode.
Learn more about:
Book a FREE 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session
Book a FREE 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin - https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin
_____________________
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:
(3:20) When behavior drops below your standards
(7:45) Overwhelm, priorities, and letting standards slip
(10:59) Results are a lagging indicator of standards
(16:26) Why satisfaction without growth is dangerous
(26:00) Don’t lower the standard, change behavior
(30:52) Outro

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Here’s Why “Success” Is Always Changing (2189) Sep 13, 2025

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Achievement changes, but fulfillment writes the legacy. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan share why chasing money alone leaves you empty, how fulfillment shifts with each stage of life, and what it really takes to feel both accomplished and aligned. Packed with real stories, powerful frameworks, and honest insights, this conversation will help you rethink what success means and how to build a version that truly lasts. Catch the full conversation today.
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
📅Next Level University Monthly Meetup #46: “The Exact Step By Step Process to Create Your Own System of Success” - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/f0lzaxieRhKXqMFxmwIfZA#/registration
Book a FREE 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session
Book a FREE 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin - https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin
_____________________
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) The truth about success is always changing
(4:01) The four buckets of success explained
(9:58) Reaching the point of success and fulfillment
(11:15) Redesigning success to fit your life
(12:15) Success, fulfillment, and entrepreneurship myths
(16:31) Outro

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A Recipe For Failure We Need To Avoid (2188) Sep 12, 2025

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What if success wasn’t about talent, luck, or even confidence but about avoiding one critical mistake? In this episode, Kevin and Alan expose the hidden formula that guarantees failure and reveal how flipping it can completely change your results. From false expectations to the myth of an “easy” life, they share personal stories and hard truths that challenge everything you’ve been told about success. Whether you’re building a business, chasing health goals, or trying to level up your life, this conversation will shift how you think about growth, time, and resilience. Start listening and see why.
Learn more about:
🎙️If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our “Next Level Podcast Accelerator” – Round 20 – Starting October 7th. Use promocode: NLULISTENER, for 30% off - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
🎁Book a FREE 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04
_____________________
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:
(2:18) Kevin’s eBay story gone wrong
(5:31) Why the right timeline matters
(8:23) Easy life versus meaningful life
(17:05) The real formula for success
(21:01) Coaching as the shortcut to growth
(25:11) Outro

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2 Traits That Will 100% Help You Be More Successful (2187) Sep 11, 2025

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In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros reveal what truly separates those who grow from those who stay stuck, with insights from coaching, business, and even Bill Belichick’s winning formula. If you’ve ever wondered why hard work alone isn’t enough or why some people with all the skills still fall short, this conversation will change the way you think about achievement. Tune in and discover the traits that can unlock your next level.
Learn more about:
🎙️If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our “Next Level Podcast Accelerator” – Round 20 – Starting October 7th. Use promocode: NLULISTENER, for 30% off - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
📚Think deeper, grow faster. Join our “Next Level Book Club” – Every Saturday –
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc
Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04
Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin
_____________________
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) The two traits that predict growth
(4:40) Bill Belichick’s quadrant explained
(7:18) Why being coachable matters most
(10:25) Real coaching stories and lessons
(13:25) Humility, work ethic, and progress
(15:25) Self-assessment and raising your standards
(16:32) Outro

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Why Is Humble Pie So Important For You? (2186) Sep 10, 2025

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The sweetest wins are born from bitter lessons. In this episode, Kevin and Alan reveal why “humble pie” is the key to lasting success. From fitness setbacks to business trials and speaking missteps, they show how challenges rebuild confidence, sharpen skills, and keep you grounded when victories stack up. Learn why comfort stalls growth, how competition fuels resilience, and why failure isn’t the end, it’s a reset. Don’t just chase success, learn how humility can keep you there.
Learn more about:
🎙️If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our “Next Level Podcast Accelerator” – Round 20 – Starting October 7th. Use promocode: NLULISTENER, for 30% off - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
📚Think deeper, grow faster. Join our “Next Level Book Club” – Every Saturday –
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc
Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04
Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin
_____________________
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!

Never Quit Is Terrible Advice… (2185) Sep 09, 2025

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Is “never quit” always the right advice? In this straight-talk episode, Kevin and Alan reveal why a raise or fold mindset may be the real key to success. Learn how risk, focus, and conscientiousness shape achievement, and why knowing when to let go can move you further, faster. Don’t miss this episode, what you’ll discover could change the way you define success.
Learn more about:
🎙️If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our “Next Level Podcast Accelerator” – Round 20 – Starting October 7th. Use promocode: NLULISTENER, for 30% off - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04
Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin
_____________________
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:
(2:34) The raise or fold success mindset
(6:22) Obsession, focus, and achievement
(10:12) Finding your growth and flow zone
(13:18) If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our "The Next Level Podcast Accelerator" - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(15:06) Conscientiousness: The trait behind success
(22:00) Bet on yourself and take risks
(25:17) Outro

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