Next Level University

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Results Goals Just Aren’t Enough (2184) Sep 08, 2025

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In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros challenge the way you think about results, habits, and the daily work it takes to succeed. They share surprising truths about what really drives achievement, why so many people miss the mark, and how you can avoid the same trap. If you’ve ever wondered why some goals stick and others fade, this conversation will give you the clarity you’ve been looking for. Join us for this conversation and you’ll be glad you did.
Learn more about:
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:
(2:06) Betting on yourself and your future
(3:19) Risk, debt, and staying afloat
(4:34) Reverse engineering million-dollar goals
(6:07) Why mentors matter more than ever
(7:46) If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our "The Next Level Podcast Accelerator" - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(11:10) Process is the key to real success
(13:52) 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.

The 2 Types Of Goals And How They’re Connected (2183) Sep 07, 2025

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Are you setting the right kind of goals, or are your goals setting you up for failure? In this episode of Next Level University, Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros break down the two types of goals that actually matter: process goals and results goals. They share why both are essential, how elite performers like Olympic athletes and entrepreneurs approach them, and the hidden role of environment, structure, and accountability in staying consistent. If you’re tired of setting goals that don’t stick, this episode will help you understand how to align vision with action.
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
📚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:
(1:10) Process goals Vs. Results goals
(3:47) Stories of elite performers
(7:43) Belief, delusion, and achievement
(9:00) James Clear on goal-setting
(11:35) If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our "The Next Level Podcast Accelerator" - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(12:23) Environment and accountability matter
(17:08) Kevin’s journey to podcast success
(20:59) Outro

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Making Growth Simple (2182) Sep 06, 2025

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How can small, consistent actions create massive growth? In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan break down how 0.1% daily improvements can transform your health, habits, mindset, and success. From journaling with intention to saving time with micro habits, they show how simple shifts compound into life-changing results. Discover why process goals beat results goals, how confidence is built through small steps, and why invisible progress eventually pays off big. Tune in today to start your journey of continuous improvement.
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
📚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:
(2:29) Journaling smarter for progress
(4:18) Small steps to build confidence
(5:15) Why “checking the box” fails
(8:00) Power of continuous improvement
(15:32) If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our "The Next Level Podcast Accelerator" - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(18:03) Mindset that drives real success
(23:05) The habit that changes everything
(27:38) Outro

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What’s It ACTUALLY Take To Grow By .1% Everyday? (2181) Sep 05, 2025

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In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros break down how getting just 0.1% better every day can transform your life, health, and success. From workouts to nutrition choices, daily habits to long-term goals, they share real stories and practical examples that prove small wins compound into big results. You’ll hear how intention, consistency, and utility-driven choices create sustainable growth even when progress feels invisible. Don’t wait for a big breakthrough; start stacking small wins today and see how far they take you.
Learn more about:
Book a free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04
🎙️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/
_____________________
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:
(2:26) Why small daily wins compound
(5:00) How to improve habits on weekends
(6:46) Tiny upgrades that save big time
(9:51) If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our "The Next Level Podcast Accelerator" - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(13:04) Pain and discomfort as signs of growth
(16:19) Feedback that accelerates improvement
(18:53) Outro

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What Beliefs Have Helped Us The Most? (2180) Sep 04, 2025

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Beliefs build your future, make sure they're the right ones. In this episode, Kevin and Alan share the mindsets that helped them grow and the ones that nearly held them back. From embracing mistakes to the power of small daily improvements, they reveal which philosophies drive long-term results and which create roadblocks. Listen now and discover the beliefs that can move you closer to your goals.
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
📚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:
(2:18) Philosophy Vs. Statistics for success
(3:16) Why mistakes fuel growth
(6:02) The myth of “who you know”
(8:57) If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our "The Next Level Podcast Accelerator" - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(10:20) The power of the compound effect
(13:41) The danger of the “arriving” mindset
(15:24) Daily habits that create results
(16:01) Outro

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Every Day Is A Game Of Priorities (2179) Sep 03, 2025

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Are you using your time to grow or letting it slip away? In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan break down how small choices like listening to a book while cooking or learning during cardio can turn “lost time” into growth time. They show why daily priorities matter more than quick wins, and how even small improvements compound into life-changing results over the years. From balancing fun and fulfillment to pushing through comfort and anxiety zones, this conversation is about making sure the way you spend your days aligns with the life you want to build. Tune in and start shifting your priorities toward growth that your future self will thank you for.
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 #45: “How to Design Your Life & Environment for Success” - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XAKkZd2DSw6G3NMlxL67vA
_____________________
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:
(2:22) Gamifying learning with daily habits
(5:28) The unseen cost of wasted choices
(7:35) Compounding small wins over time
(9:05) Building a meaningful career
(11:50) If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our "The Next Level Podcast Accelerator" - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(13:20) Priorities and fulfillment in daily life
(19:12) Growth, overwhelm, and finding balance
(22:06) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

How Do You Achieve Goals WITHOUT Changing Everything About Yourself (2178) Sep 02, 2025

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Is success worth chasing if it costs your true self? In this episode, Kevin and Alan uncover how to achieve your goals without losing your identity. They share why some people live to work while others work to live, and how the balance between future ambition and present joy defines real fulfillment. You’ll discover practical ways to align success with your values, avoid chasing someone else’s dream, and build a life grounded in health, wealth, and love. Whether you’re striving for more or seeking balance, this episode offers clarity and inspiration to grow authentically. Listen now and take the next step toward success on your own terms.
Learn more about:

📅Next Level University Monthly Meetup #45: “How to Design Your Life & Environment for Success” - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XAKkZd2DSw6G3NMlxL67vA
📔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
📚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:
(2:47) Living to work Vs. Working to live
(6:49) Why do some people achieve and others don’t
(9:49) If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our "The Next Level Podcast Accelerator" - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(11:45) Balancing health, wealth, and love
(14:33) Finding your Build Vs. Enjoy ratio
(18:58) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

AHA Moments Only Matter If You Do Something With Them (2177) Sep 01, 2025

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Quick fixes do not create real success. In this episode, Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros unpack why boring fundamentals beat flashy hacks, how to think about net worth versus cash in the bank, and why conscientiousness is a predictor of long term results. We break down common money misunderstandings using clear examples like Jeff Bezos’s ownership stake in Amazon, talk about leverage and financing, and share recent aha moments that actually change behavior. If you want practical personal development that helps you level up love, health, and wealth without fluff, this one is for you.

What you will learn
• Why most quick fixes fail and how to spot them
• The difference between being rich on paper and liquid cash
• How leverage and financing really work for cars and big purchases
• Why conscientiousness correlates with real world success
• How to turn an aha moment into daily action
• Books and ideas that stand the test of time

Learn more about:
📅Next Level University Monthly Meetup #45: “How to Design Your Life & Environment for Success” - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XAKkZd2DSw6G3NMlxL67vA
📔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
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) Boring content often holds the truth
(4:10) The Jeff Bezos net worth myth
(7:13) If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast? Join our "Next Level Podcast Accelerator" - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(9:13) Fear as a driver for success
(10:29) Why conscientiousness is key to growth
(13:30) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

Success Isn’t Really About The AHA Moments (2176) Aug 31, 2025

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What if your big “aha” moment isn’t actually the thing that changes everything? In this episode, Kevin and Alan unpack the truth behind success and learning. They explain why the "aha" moments people chase are just small parts of a much bigger picture. The real change happens not in those flashes of insight but in what you do afterward. From starting a business to chasing personal goals, it's not the ideas or intentions that matter most; it's the action, consistency, and willingness to adjust along the way. This episode is packed with encouragement to set real goals, keep working even when it’s not flashy, and to stop waiting for the perfect moment to begin.

Learn more about:
📅Next Level University Monthly Meetup #45: “How to Design Your Life & Environment for Success” - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XAKkZd2DSw6G3NMlxL67vA
🎙️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/
_____________________
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:
(1:15) Why “aha” moments are overrated
(3:22) Your journey won’t go as planned, and that’s okay
(6:08) Ideas aren’t what make you successful; execution is
(9:00) The power of setting goals you actually intend to pursue
(10:25) Meet your people. Chase your dreams. Level up your life with Next Level Group Coaching. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(13:00) Why luck stories don’t help anyone
(16:39) Real success comes from mission-driven consistency
(17:52) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

Trajectory Matters More Than Current Position (2175) Aug 30, 2025

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Is your life headed in the right direction, or are you too focused on where you stand today? In this episode, Kevin and Alan share why your trajectory matters far more than your current position. From turning $13K years into $100K months to lessons about discipline, emotions, and the power of consistent choices, they reveal how small daily actions shape your long-term success. Whether you’re building wealth, health, or stronger relationships, this episode will remind you that the future belongs to those who invest in it today. Tune in now and start creating the upward path your future deserves.
Learn more about:
📅Next Level University Monthly Meetup #45: “How to Design Your Life & Environment for Success” - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XAKkZd2DSw6G3NMlxL67vA
🎙️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/
_____________________
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:
(2:00) The ice cube effect of slow change
(5:15) From $13K years to $100K months
(9:20) Pay now or play later
(16:12) Meet your people. Chase your dreams. Level up your life with Next Level Group Coaching. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(18:23) Signs your trajectory is declining
(25:04) Investor Vs. Consumer mindset
(29:06) Designing your environment for success
(31:08) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

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