Next Level University

Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session

Get jacked and join the Next Level Strength Challenge. This group is invite-only. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

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In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros share why success often looks selfish to people who don’t understand the sacrifices and priorities behind it. Drawing from personal experiences and years of coaching, they discuss how conflicting core values strain relationships, why opportunity cost matters, and how pursuing meaningful goals can change how others perceive you.

Kevin and Alan also challenge each other’s views on achievement, mediocrity, and personal growth, highlighting the importance of balancing high standards with realistic expectations. This conversation offers practical insights to help you manage outside pressure, set boundaries without guilt, and make decisions aligned with your long-term goals while maintaining meaningful relationships. Own your priorities. Let your consistency explain them.

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NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.

Visit our website and socials through 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:
[email protected]
[email protected]

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

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Show notes:
(2:01) How core values shape relationships
(4:03) The opportunity cost of pursuing success
(6:31) Prioritizing goals over social expectations
(11:34) Balancing ambition with sustainable growth
(12:38) Why settling for mediocrity limits potential
(17:24) Encouraging growth without judgment
(18:34) The value of different perspectives
(21:00) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

🎙️ 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.

Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session

Get jacked and join the Next Level Strength Challenge. This group is invite-only. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

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Your goals may be bigger than your current capabilities, but closing that gap requires more than ambition. In this episode, Kevin and Alan discuss the difference between wanting success and being prepared to handle it. They examine why some people pursue goals without understanding the challenges that come with them, while others have the skills to succeed but struggle with self-belief, fear, and the discomfort of starting over.

The conversation highlights how self-awareness, discipline, humility, and consistent effort shape your ability to achieve and sustain long-term success. You'll gain a clearer understanding of what's holding you back, how to identify the gap between your ambitions and capabilities, and what you need to develop so you're prepared when the right opportunities arrive.

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NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.

Visit our website and socials through 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:
[email protected]
[email protected]

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

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Show notes:
(3:13) The gap between ambition and capability
(5:19) When personal growth exceeds your results
(7:39) How fear and self-belief limit progress
(10:29) Why consistency matters for long-term success
(13:41) Understanding the hidden costs of success
(16:27) Why resourcefulness matters more than resources
(20:28) Preparing for success before it arrives
(22:23) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

🎙️ 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.

Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session

Get jacked and join the Next Level Strength Challenge. This group is invite-only. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

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What if the people you think are lucky have simply mastered what you're leaving to chance? In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan explain why success often looks like luck when it's actually built through preparation, better decisions, and consistent action. Drawing from their personal experiences and years of coaching, they discuss how your beliefs shape opportunities, why excuses keep people stuck, and how taking ownership improves your chances of success.

This conversation will help you recognize self-defeating patterns, make more intentional decisions, and develop the self-awareness and discipline needed for long-term growth. Because while you can't control every outcome, you can control how well you prepare for it. Before you blame bad luck, make sure it isn't just bad strategy.

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NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.

Visit our website and socials through 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:
[email protected]
[email protected]

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

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Show notes:
(3:11) How preparation increases your odds of success
(8:50) Why understanding the principles matters
(13:30) The consistent effort behind apparent luck
(17:06) How your beliefs shape your opportunities
(20:03) Turning adversity into personal growth
(26:42) Choosing responsibility over excuses
(28:03) Why accuracy matters more than comfort
(32:29) Taking ownership of your results
(35:24) How better decisions create long-term success
(40:19) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

🎙️ 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.

Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session

Get jacked and join the Next Level Strength Challenge. This group is invite-only. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

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In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros continue their conversation about what it really means to be good with money. A high income doesn't guarantee wealth. Without financial discipline, intentional spending, and long-term planning, even high earners can find themselves living paycheck to paycheck.

Kevin and Alan discuss why financial trajectory matters more than current income, how everyday spending decisions shape your future, and when convenience becomes a costly habit. This conversation will help you identify what's holding back your financial progress, make smarter spending decisions, and build the discipline to save, invest, and grow your wealth without sacrificing long-term stability for short-term comfort.

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NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.

Visit our website and socials through 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:
[email protected]
[email protected]

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

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Show notes:
(2:10) Financial trajectory Vs. Current position
(4:31) Investing today for long-term success
(6:43) How to improve your financial future
(8:12) Why high income doesn't guarantee wealth
(10:14) The hidden cost of convenience spending
(15:00) Three levels of building wealth
(19:12) The psychology behind spending decisions
(22:40) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

🎙️ 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.

📅 Join the next free Relationship Talks Virtual Event #64 on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026, at 06:00 p.m. ET, "How to Live Together in Continuous Harmony" -  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q_5imFEdQwmVyMkZLw8VtA

Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session

Fitness isn’t temporary; it’s a lifelong lifestyle. Get jacked and join the Next Level Strength Challenge. This group is invite-only. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

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A high income can hide poor financial habits, but it can't protect you from their long-term consequences. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan examine what it really means to be good with money and why earning more doesn't always lead to financial security. Drawing from their personal experiences and coaching insights, they discuss how spending habits, financial discipline, and social influences shape your ability to build lasting wealth.

This conversation challenges the way you measure financial success and offers a clearer understanding of how everyday decisions affect your long-term stability. You'll gain practical insight into recognizing costly spending patterns, strengthening financial self-awareness, and making more intentional choices with your money. Because building wealth isn't just about what you earn. It's about what you consistently do with it.

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NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.

Visit our website and socials through 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:
[email protected]
[email protected]

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

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Show notes:
(1:54) What being good with money really means
(3:14) Financial discipline Vs. Impulsive spending
(6:31) The long-term power of financial consistency
(9:41) Earn more, spend less, invest the difference
(13:09) Why high income doesn't guarantee financial success
(18:11) Breaking wasteful spending habits
(21:28) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

🎙️ 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.

Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session

Fitness isn’t temporary; it’s a lifelong lifestyle. Get jacked and join the Next Level Strength Challenge. This group is invite-only. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

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What if the success you've worked so hard to achieve is now the very thing holding you back? In this episode, Kevin and Alan break down why getting outside your comfort zone becomes even more important as you grow, and how the strengths, habits, and routines that once drove your success can eventually limit your potential. They examine the hidden costs of staying comfortable, the role of fear in personal growth, and why achieving more requires confronting challenges you would rather avoid.

You'll gain a clearer understanding of how to identify your biggest growth bottleneck, recognize when productive habits turn into unhealthy patterns, and distinguish between challenges that genuinely stretch your abilities and those you've already mastered. This conversation will help you confront difficult feedback, strengthen your willingness to have uncomfortable conversations, and make better decisions about where to focus your efforts for continued growth. Your comfort zone got you this far. Just don't mistake it for a lifetime membership.

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NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.

Visit our website and socials through 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:
[email protected]
[email protected]

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

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Show notes:
(1:54) Why success makes comfort zones harder to leave
(3:47) The difference between achievement and relationship challenges
(7:36) Identifying your biggest growth constraints
(10:43) Why success makes change harder
(14:33) The courage to face uncomfortable challenges
(19:12) When productivity becomes an unhealthy comfort zone
(22:56) When your greatest strength becomes a weakness
(28:18) Why staying comfortable limits your potential
(32:00) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

🎙️ 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.

If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast. Join the Next Level Podcast Accelerator.  Starting October 20, 2026. Use promo code: NLULISTENER for 30% off - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/

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In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros clarify how investing in yourself can create lasting change without spending thousands of dollars. Real personal growth isn't about how much money you spend. It's about how effectively you use your resources to build discipline, strengthen your habits, and make consistent progress toward your goals.

Drawing from their personal experiences and years of coaching, Kevin and Alan share two practical ways to make a $100 investment count. They explain how to use financial accountability to strengthen habits, choose personal development resources that address your weaknesses, and turn knowledge into consistent action. They also challenge the idea of overnight success and reveal why small, deliberate improvements matter more than a single breakthrough. Stop measuring your investment by its price. Start measuring it by what you do with it.

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NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.

Visit our website and social channels through 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:
[email protected]
[email protected]

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

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Show notes:
(2:01) Using money to build accountability and consistency
(4:37) Kevin's $100 habit challenge
(8:44) Alan's five recommended personal development books
(11:25) Why achieving goals requires more than knowledge
(18:21) The fundamentals of lasting personal growth
(22:12) Why success rarely happens overnight
(28:30) Financial literacy and the reality of success
(31:48) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

🎙️ 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.

Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session

Fitness isn’t temporary; it’s a lifelong lifestyle. Get jacked and join the Next Level Strength Challenge. This group is invite-only. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

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Clarity comes from taking action, but lasting success comes from knowing which actions matter most. In this episode, Kevin and Alan explore why consistent effort doesn't always lead to meaningful progress and how the right priorities can make all the difference. They discuss the connection between action and clarity, the hidden cost of overthinking, and why preparation can sometimes become another form of procrastination.

They also examine the power of the Pareto principle, self-awareness, and continuous improvement in building habits that produce long-term results. You'll gain a clearer understanding of how to identify what truly moves the needle, eliminate unnecessary effort, and make better decisions about where to invest your time and energy. Because personal growth isn't just about doing more. It's about taking the right actions, learning from the results, and staying consistent with what matters most.

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NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.

Visit our website and social channels through 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:
[email protected]
[email protected]

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) Why action creates clarity
(5:22) The action and reflection cycle
(8:22) Identifying your highest priorities
(11:36) Applying the Pareto principle
(14:28) Why time audits matter
(16:33) Testing and improving what works
(19:11) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

🎙️ 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.

If you want to start, grow, scale, or monetize your podcast. Join the Next Level Podcast Accelerator.  Starting October 20, 2026. Use promo code: NLULISTENER for 30% off - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/

Fitness isn’t temporary; it’s a lifelong lifestyle. Get jacked and join the Next Level Strength Challenge. This group is invite-only. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

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What if some of the advice you've followed for years is actually holding you back from the success you're working toward? In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan reflect on the beliefs they've changed over the last decade and what experience has taught them about personal growth, mentorship, networking, and long-term success. Drawing from years of building a business, coaching clients, and producing thousands of podcast episodes, they challenge common assumptions about what it really takes to get ahead.

They discuss why access to successful people isn't always the advantage you think it is, how misleading success stories can shape your expectations, and why learning more doesn't necessarily mean growing more. This conversation will help you question outdated beliefs, evaluate advice more critically, and focus on the habits, skills, and consistent action that create sustainable progress. Before you collect another piece of life-changing advice, check whether you've actually used the last one.

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NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.

Visit our website and social channels through 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:
[email protected]
[email protected]

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

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Show notes:
(2:03) Why networking doesn't guarantee personal growth
(4:48) The real value of mentorship
(10:24) Why accountability matters more than advice
(16:04) Mentorship cannot replace skill and execution
(20:45) Why successful people's advice may not work for you
(22:34) Learning means nothing without implementation
(26:30) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

🎙️ 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.

Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session

Fitness isn’t temporary; it’s a lifelong lifestyle. Get jacked and join the Next Level Strength Challenge. This group is invite-only. Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

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In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros dig into the relationship between intelligence, grit, work ethic, and long-term success. Being smart can improve your strategy, but it cannot replace the ability to keep going when things get hard. Kevin and Alan break down why real growth requires both smart work and hard work, how talent can quietly hold you back, and why consistency matters even more when information is easier to access.

They also examine how success can make you less willing to tolerate discomfort. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of which strength you rely on most and what you need to build next. Build the strength your talent cannot replace.

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NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.

Visit our website and social channels through 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:
[email protected]
[email protected]

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

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Show notes:
(1:37) Why you need hard and smart work
(4:13) Consistency requires grit
(6:15) When talent limits your potential
(10:12) Why grit matters more in the AI era
(12:22) Training yourself to do hard things
(15:30) When success makes you softer
(18:44) Identify the strength you need to build
(23:52) Learning to perform at your worst
(26:11) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

🎙️ 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.