In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros open up about an unexpected fear—the fear of success. They explore how success can feel isolating, stir up shame, and even trigger envy in others. 

Kevin shares his personal struggle with posting fitness progress, not out of vanity, but concern over how it might affect others' self-worth. Alan reflects on how even with good intentions, being successful can bring judgment and distance from others. This conversation will make you think twice about how success is viewed and felt, especially in close communities. It’s a must-listen if you’ve ever held back on your goals because of how others might respond.

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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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Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

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Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email 💬
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LinkedIn ✍
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

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Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:10) What NLU is all about
(4:07) Fitness, shame, and self-worth
(6:14) Triggering envy through inspiration
(10:45) Meet like-minded people and jumpstart your journey to achieving your dreams while optimizing your life. Join Next Level Group Coaching. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(13:09) The loneliness of leveling up
(17:01) Fear of being judged for your growth
(18:34) Helping others can still bring hate
(19:45)  Outro

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