Next Level University

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How Do You Actually Feel Like You’re In Control? (2174) Aug 29, 2025

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From chaos to calm, control begins small. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan break down what control really looks like, whether you’re in survival mode, chasing big goals, or just trying to feel steady day to day. Through stories, simple frameworks, and relatable examples, they show how small wins, better inputs, and focusing on what’s truly within your reach can shift everything. If you’ve been craving more stability, clarity, and confidence in your journey, this episode gives you a practical starting point. Tune in today and take back the power to design your own life.
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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:
(2:00) Survival mode Vs. Long-term trajectory
(5:00) Life as systems you can fix
(7:20) Four key levers of control
(9:20) Replacing old habits with better ones
(11:30) Meet your people. Chase your dreams. Level up your life with Next Level Group Coaching. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(13:00) Circles of control explained
(18:00) Lessons from feeling out of control
(20:48) 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.

Scarcity Doesn’t Create Abundance, It Creates More Scarcity… (2173) Aug 28, 2025

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In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros share why holding on too tightly keeps you stuck and how trusting your ability to rebuild opens the door to true growth. Through honest stories about risk, resilience, and self-belief, they show that abundance comes from courage, not fear. If you’ve ever felt trapped in survival mode, this conversation will inspire you to shift your mindset and start playing to win.
Learn more about:
📚Think deeper, grow faster. Join our “Next Level Book Club” – Every Saturday –
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc
👥Join our Facebook community “Next Level Nation” - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700

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:
(2:20) Rebuilding from experience and awareness
(5:26) Playing not to lose Vs. Playing to win
(9:41) Level up with NLU: Join our free virtual Monthly Meet-up event every first Thursday for powerful insights, real tools, and unstoppable growth. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XAKkZd2DSw6G3NMlxL67vA#/registration
(13:20) Status, survival, and social pressure
(15:10) Risking the current level to grow
(17:48) Outro

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When You Learn To Need Nothing, You Can Get Everything (2172) Aug 27, 2025

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What if the very things you think you need are holding you back from the life you want? In today’s powerful conversation, Kevin and Alan challenge the idea of success built on status, money, or validation, and reveal why letting go of those “needs” can actually unlock everything you’ve been chasing. From tough sacrifices and humble beginnings to redefining relationships and wealth, they share personal stories that prove freedom comes when you stop clinging to what doesn’t matter. This episode will challenge your perspective, spark self-reflection, and remind you that real abundance starts within.
Learn more about:
👥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
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:
(2:24) Choosing values over appearances
(4:46) Sacrifice and building from zero
(6:06) Freedom from status and significance
(8:50) Level up with NLU: Join our free virtual Monthly Meet-up event every first Thursday for powerful insights, real tools, and unstoppable growth. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XAKkZd2DSw6G3NMlxL67vA#/registration
(9:48) Why self-belief is essential
(13:28) Sacrificing lifestyle for future gains
(16:15) Outro

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What Pattern Is Running You? (2171) Aug 26, 2025

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Rewrite the rhyme, break the pattern. In this real and emotional episode, Kevin and Alan take a hard look at the cycles that shape our choices, from chasing careers to finding lasting meaning. Kevin shares the pivotal moments of his journey, while Alan breaks down the hidden strengths and weaknesses in these patterns. Together, they show how reflection, courage, and facing your deepest fears can transform old cycles into powerful growth.
Digital Asset:
The Hero’s Journey - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fOnbgmMBI9Ijn-EKa8FyYmTFelL_-lu4/view?usp=drive_link
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) Seeing life through your story
(4:20) Strengths and weaknesses of patterns
(7:05) What you create, creates you
(9:00) Level up with NLU: Join our free virtual Monthly Meet-up event every first Thursday for powerful insights, real tools, and unstoppable growth. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XAKkZd2DSw6G3NMlxL67vA#/registration
(11:00) Facing fears for fulfillment
(13:20) Final lessons and reflections
(15:15) Outro

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You Gotta Go Backwards To Go Forward (2170) Aug 25, 2025

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In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros break down why true progress often comes with short-term sacrifices, whether it’s gaining weight to build muscle, taking on debt to create wealth, or accepting tough feedback from a coach. Through real stories and raw honesty, they reveal why discipline and accountability matter more than “just knowing what to do.” If you’re ready to reframe setbacks as stepping stones, this conversation will give you the clarity and push you need.
Learn more about:
📅Next Level University Monthly Meetup #45: “How to Design Your Life & Environment for Success” - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XAKkZd2DSw6G3NMlxL67vA#/registration
👥Join our Facebook community “Next Level Nation” - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
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:
(3:01) Debt, discipline, and real leverage
(6:50) Knowledge Vs. Action in growth
(10:14) Level up with NLU: Join our free virtual Monthly Meet-up event every first Thursday for powerful insights, real tools, and unstoppable growth. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XAKkZd2DSw6G3NMlxL67vA#/registration
(13:05) Avoiding feedback keeps you stuck
(16:03) Sacrifice required for next-level growth
(18:45) Outro

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Does “Worry Less” Help You Accomplish More? (2169) Aug 24, 2025

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Can less worry truly bring more success? In this episode, Kevin and Alan peel back the glossy quotes and reveal the truth that worry isn’t the enemy, it’s the spark. Too much can burn you, too little leaves you blind, but the right kind can light the path forward. Along the way, they share why time alone doesn’t heal, why action and honesty matter, and how to turn unease into momentum. Listen in and learn how to transform worry into wisdom, and fear into fuel.
Learn more about:
👥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
Next Level University Monthly Meetup #45: “How to Design Your Life & Environment for Success” - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XAKkZd2DSw6G3NMlxL67vA#/registration
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:
(2:11) Worry less or worry smarter
(3:37) Why bumper sticker advice fails
(5:26) Growth, criticism, and real change
(6:03) Facing wounds requires active healing
(11:08) Next Level Dreamliner: The planner, agenda, journal, and habit tracker to rule them all. Get a copy: https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
(19:47) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

This Is Why We Grow In One Direction (2168) Aug 23, 2025

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Growth never happens everywhere at once. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan share why progress in one area often means sacrifice in another and how to know when it’s time to shift your focus. Tune in for real stories, honest lessons, and a simple way to grow with more clarity and intention.
Learn more about:
👥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
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:
(2:00) Focusing on one thing at a time
(4:00) The constraints in health, wealth, and love
(6:00) Nothing grows without effort and intention
(9:00) Seasons of growth and decay
(12:00) Acceptance: no one has it all
(14:26) Next Level Dreamliner: The planner, agenda, journal, and habit tracker to rule them all. Get a copy: https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
(20:00) The cost of trying to do everything
(25:02) Outro

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How Long Does It ACTUALLY Take to Build Your Dream Life? (2167) Aug 22, 2025

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In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros remind us that the journey isn’t about quick wins but daily steps. They share the tension between building and living your dream, the weight of stress that fuels growth, and the joy found when sacrifice turns into fulfillment. If you’ve ever felt weary on the path, this conversation will lift your eyes to the truth that it’s not where you stand today, but the direction you’re heading that defines your life.
Learn more about:
👥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
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:
(2:10) Success is rented, not owned
(4:08) Building Vs. Living your dream life
(6:18) Fulfillment and the weight of growth
(9:18) Why stress is part of the journey
(11:01) Next Level Dreamliner: The planner, agenda, journal, and habit tracker to rule them all. Get a copy: https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
(14:37) When sacrifice becomes worth it
(18:01) More success, more responsibility
(20:59) Outro

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Is Delusion Ever A Good Thing (2166) Aug 21, 2025

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Can believing a little lie about yourself help you grow? In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan unpack the fine line between healthy confidence and harmful delusion. Through personal stories, from childhood lessons to ego-shaking moments in adulthood, they reveal why truth can hurt, but also why it’s the foundation of real progress. This honest, back-and-forth conversation will challenge the way you think about self-belief, accuracy, and what it takes to reach your full potential.
Learn more about:
📚Think deeper, grow faster. Join our “Next Level Book Club” – Every Saturday –
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc
📔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:
(2:22) Is delusion ever a good thing?
(4:45) Ego deaths and the role of feedback
(12:01) When too much truth feels like trauma
(16:04) Why failure can reveal the real you
(19:48) Next Level Dreamliner: The planner, agenda, journal, and habit tracker to rule them all. Get a copy: https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
(33:07) The matrix, the red pill, and seeing life clearly
(37:26) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

The Difference Between Real Self-Esteem and Gifted Self-Esteem (2165) Aug 20, 2025

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Self-esteem that stands must rise from earned hands. In this episode, Kevin and Alan share stories of struggle, resilience, and hard-won growth to reveal why accurate self-esteem matters more than fleeting praise. Achievements, not quick fixes, build the kind of self-worth that lasts a lifetime. Tune in and learn how to rise with confidence that’s real.
Learn more about:
👥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
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:
(2:05) Why grades create real self-esteem
(6:44) The value of accurate self-esteem
(8:38) Ego death and lasting growth
(9:57) Next Level Dreamliner: The planner, agenda, journal, and habit tracker to rule them all. Get a copy: https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
(15:33) Building confidence through consistent action
(17:54) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

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