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1 Thing Most TRULY Successful People Have In Common (2044) Apr 21, 2025

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In this candid episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros explore why truly fulfilled and successful people often master this balance. They share insights from a client’s reflection after interviewing 26 guests, highlighting one surprising trait they all shared—and unpack how self-awareness can lead to confidence rather than anxiety, if nurtured the right way. With humor, honesty, and plenty of real-life stories, this conversation will have you reflecting on your goals, habits, and mindset.
Learn more about:
Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level Monthly Meet-up - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
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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, please check out our website at the link below. 👇
Website 💻 http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
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We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email. We’re here to support you in your personal and professional development journey.
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:
(2:44) Self-awareness Vs. Self-consciousness
(4:35) Can you be fulfilled and fake?
(6:49) The power of asking “Is this accurate?”
(8:29) What do you know for sure?
(10:54) Self-awareness creates self-confidence
(12:19) Next Level Dreamliner: The planner, agenda, journal, and habit tracker to rule them all. Get a copy: https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
(14:52) Skills, awareness, and resources
(16:03) Control, feedback, and personal growth
(18:07) Donuts, diets, and discipline
(21:54) Is ambition without effort arrogance?
(22:20) 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.

What Does Love ACTUALLY Mean To You? (2043) Apr 20, 2025

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Defining love is more important than most people realize. In this episode, Kevin and Alan share how their understanding of love has evolved—from trauma bonds and chasing significance to building healthy, growth-oriented relationships grounded in safety and support. Through honest stories and thought-provoking questions, they invite you to reflect on your own definition of love—because clarity can transform your relationships forever.
Learn more about:
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Book a FREE Relationship Talk Coaching:
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*Instagram:*
Emilia Smith - @evolvewithemilia
Alan Lazaros - @alazaros88
*Email:* 💬
alan@theweuniversity.com
emilia@theweuniversity.com
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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, please check out our website at the link below. 👇
Website 💻 http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
_______________________
We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email. We’re here to support you in your personal and professional development journey.
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:
(2:02) From attention-seeking to self-worth
(4:10) Wanting to be chased
(5:02) Trauma bonds and early love
(7:14) Shifting personal paradigms
(10:08) Love as growth and vision
(13:29) At NLU, your success matters. Join our Monthly Meet-up—first Thursdays at 5 PM! https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
(14:24) Safety, warmth, and acceptance
(16:01) From needing love to choosing it
(22:44) How clarity creates connection
(24:15) Want Vs. need in relationships
(25:05) Outro

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Why Do We Ignore Red Flags? (2042) Apr 19, 2025

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Have you ever ignored a red flag because everything else felt so right? In today’s honest and eye-opening episode, Kevin and Alan unpack why we tend to overlook warning signs—especially when the “green flags” are shining bright. From painting red flags green to mistaking excitement for alignment, they share personal stories, tough lessons, and the power of knowing your core values. Whether you’re navigating love, friendships, or business, this conversation will help you stop settling and start choosing better.
Learn more about:
Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
Next Level Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/
_____________________
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, please check out our website at the link below. 👇
Website 💻 http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
_______________________
We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email. We’re here to support you in your personal and professional development journey.
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:
(2:04) Settling due to loneliness
(3:07) Belief and self-worth issues
(4:15) Painting red flags green
(5:21) Compatibility Vs. Chemistry
(11:00) Trauma bonding and identity
(14:04) Finding your “absolutely people”
(16:59) At NLU, your success matters. Join our Monthly Meet-up—first Thursdays at 5 PM! https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
(18:19) Rock bottom as a wake-up call
(25:30) Hoping someone will save you
(28:37) Why “agree to disagree” doesn’t work
(30:06) Drinking to force compatibility
(31:32) Outro

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Time Is Either Your Friend Or Your Enemy (2041) Apr 18, 2025

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In this powerful episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros unpack why time is either your greatest asset or your biggest liability. From comparing your path to others to understanding the real reason success often comes later in life, they break down the truth behind long-term growth and the compound effect. Whether you're in your 20s, wondering why success feels so far away, or you're building steadily in your 30s and 40s, this conversation will challenge your timeline and shift your perspective.
Learn more about:
Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
Next Level Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/
_____________________
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, please check out our website at the link below. 👇
Website 💻 http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
_______________________
We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email. We’re here to support you in your personal and professional development journey.
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:
(2:37) How youth affects success
(4:51) Why entertainment rewards youth
(6:07) Lessons from millionaire entrepreneurs
(9:54) Wealth is built with age
(12:48) The trap of social comparison
(15:47) At NLU, your success matters. Join our Monthly Meet-up—first Thursdays at 5 PM! https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
(17:17) The truth about compound growth
(20:47) Building a better future, slowly
(23:33) Track your numbers to win
(28:10) Outro

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Fear Of Judgement Gets Worse If You Don’t Experience It (2040) Apr 17, 2025

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The fear of judgment only gets stronger when you avoid it. In today’s honest and eye-opening episode, Kevin and Alan share what it really feels like to be judged—online, in real life, and in your own mind. They open up with raw stories about insecurity, criticism, and learning to coexist with fear instead of running from it. From viral posts and awkward compliments to emotional growth and self-trust, this conversation will help you reflect on your own relationship with judgment—and how to move forward anyway.
Learn more about:
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, please check out our website at the link below. 👇
Website 💻 http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
_______________________
Any of these communities or resources are FREE to join and consume
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level 5 To Thrive (free course) - https://bit.ly/3xffver
Next Level Book Club - https://bit.ly/3BQBYDr
_______________________
We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email. We’re here to support you in your personal and professional development journey.
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:
(2:49) A trick to desensitize fear of criticism
(4:02) How to grow from negative feedback
(6:35) Cliffside camping and the courage to speak
(8:36) Real talk about failing in business
(12:59) Being misunderstood Vs. Being yourself
(16:09) At NLU, we want you to win! So, we're giving you tools and resources to ensure your success. Join our Monthly Meet-up every first Thursday of the month at 5 PM. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
(20:51) Rethinking compliments as judgment
(23:07) The role of fair and unfair judgment
(27:33) Everyone fears being judged—even Beyoncé
(28:14) Aligning values with your truth
(29:32) Outro

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What Got You Here WON’T Get You There… (2039) Apr 16, 2025

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Ever feel like you’re working hard but not getting ahead? In this episode, Kevin and Alan break down why the habits, beliefs, and strategies that got you where you are today won’t get you where you truly want to go. From burnout to brute force, they share hard-won lessons on growth, reinvention, and making smart choices that actually move the needle. Tune in to learn how to figure out what to keep, what to let go of, and how to stay in the game without losing yourself.
Digital Asset:
Systems Thinking - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EDN83bmu0Z8xor1dWvhEmLOKxSk3sRFH/view
Learn more about:
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/
Next Level Monthly Meet-ups - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
Free 30-minute Coaching Call with Alan - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-business-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, please check out our website at the link below. 👇
Website 💻 http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
_______________________
We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email. We’re here to support you in your personal and professional development journey.
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:
(3:43) Burnout from brute-force work
(7:30) What to keep or let go?
(11:26) What would your life die without?
(18:11) Input, output, measure, adjust
(21:45) Reverse engineering success
(24:12) At NLU, we want you to win! So, we're giving tools and resources to ensure your success. Join our Monthly Meet-up every first Thursday of the month at 5 PM. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
(30:11) The four quotients of growth
(33:43) Want extraordinary? Become extraordinary
(39:24) Hacks Vs. Deep personal work
(44:43) Success is a long game of design
(46:54) Outro

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If You Could ONLY Have 1 Habit Forever It Would Be This… (2038) Apr 15, 2025

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In today’s fun and thoughtful episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros go head-to-head with their top life-changing habit picks. From fear chasing to personal development reading, they break down how one simple daily action can radically shape your future. They also explore burnout, inner work, and how different life seasons reveal what truly matters. Tune in to discover the habit that could transform your path.
Learn more about:
Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
Next Level Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/
_____________________
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, please check out our website at the link below. 👇
Website 💻 http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
_______________________
Any of these communities or resources are FREE to join and consume
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level 5 To Thrive (free course) - https://bit.ly/3xffver
Next Level U Book Club - https://bit.ly/3BQBYDr
_______________________
We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email. We’re here to support you in your personal and professional development journey.
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:
(3:30) Why Kevin chooses fear chasing
(5:17) Alan's pick: Personal development books
(9:07) Is meditation still essential?
(11:24) A new kind of daily meditation
(13:02) At NLU, we want you to win! So, we're giving tools and resources to ensure your success. Join our Monthly Meet-up every first Thursday of the month at 5 PM.
(18:52) Balancing internal and external success
(20:20) Burnout: A painful but useful teacher
(26:20) Outro

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Here Is Why Accuracy Is So Important (2037) Apr 14, 2025

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Growth stalls when perception outweighs reality. In this episode, Kevin and Alan unpack why facing the truth—no matter how uncomfortable—is key to real progress. Expect real talk, honest laughs, and powerful insights to help you close the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
Learn more about:
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, please check out our website at the link below. 👇
Website 💻 http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
_______________________
Any of these communities or resources are FREE to join and consume
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level 5 To Thrive (free course) - https://bit.ly/3xffver
Next Level U Book Club - https://bit.ly/3BQBYDr
_______________________
We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email. We’re here to support you in your personal and professional development journey.
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:
(2:54) Lessons from Ron Swanson
(4:01) Clarity brings pressure
(6:23) When dreams start to fade
(9:32) First jobs and early lessons
(12:05) Outside perception Vs. Inner truth
(14:57) Self-driving car metaphor
(20:36) The hard truth about awareness
(24:48) Join the Next Level Podcast Accelerator: Podcasters growing together. Level up your self, podcast, and business. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(28:33) Why most people never start
(35:22) Self-worth built through struggle
(39:17) The pain-pleasure pendulum
(42:55) Compounding effort and belief
(45:01) Everyone needs some growth
(47:14) Outro

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Have You Ever Thought About Life Like This Before? (2036) Apr 13, 2025

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What if life isn’t a race to the finish, but a game you’re meant to keep playing? In today’s powerful episode, Kevin and Alan unpack the idea of infinite vs. finite games—and why growth, success, and fulfillment don’t have a finish line. From self-belief to goal-setting to avoiding the trap of short-term wins, they explore how your mindset shapes everything. You’ll hear real stories, memorable metaphors, and practical ways to shift from “arriving” to striving with purpose.
Learn more about:
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, please check out our website at the link below. 👇
Website 💻 http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
_______________________
Any of these communities or resources are FREE to join and consume
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level 5 To Thrive (free course) - https://bit.ly/3xffver
Next Level U Book Club - https://bit.ly/3BQBYDr
_______________________
We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email. We’re here to support you in your personal and professional development journey.
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:
(3:32) Finite Vs. Infinite games explained
(5:19) Why infinite thinking matters
(8:10) Growth mindset starts with belief
(11:30) Lessons from playing too safe
(16:46) Purpose behind fitness goals
(18:38) Join the Next Level Podcast Accelerator: Podcasters growing together. Level up your self, podcast, and business. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(22:09) Suffering by choice, not default
(24:07) Grit beats regret every time
(28:58) The cost of not evolving
(31:16) Balancing growth, contribution, and life
(36:21) Outro

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The Difference Between Playing To Win And Playing Not To Lose (2035) Apr 12, 2025

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In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros explore the mental shift that happens when you move from survival mode to playing with purpose. They break down how fear, scarcity, and low self-belief can keep you playing small — and why success often comes when you take bold steps with confidence. From gut-check gym sessions to pressure-filled business choices, they share personal stories and lessons that will help you understand your own sweet spot between pressure and progress.
Learn more about:
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, please check out our website at the link below. 👇
Website 💻 http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
_______________________
Any of these communities or resources are FREE to join and consume
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level 5 To Thrive (free course) - https://bit.ly/3xffver
Next Level U Book Club - https://bit.ly/3BQBYDr
_______________________
We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email. We’re here to support you in your personal and professional development journey.
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:
(3:34) How self-belief impacts action
(5:22) Pressure: Motivation or shutdown
(7:33) Risk tolerance and abundance
(10:39) Your personal pressure sweet spot
(13:48) Business decisions from fear or trust
(15:53) Join the Next Level Podcast Accelerator: Podcasters growing together. Level up your self, podcast, and business. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(21:11) Sustainability and personal growth
(26:03) What are you really afraid to lose?
(30:18) Outro

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