Next Level University

466 - Top 10 Leadership Lessons We Wished We Knew at 21

We are honored and blessed to speak in front (virtually) of the Mass Maritime Academy students who were very inquisitive and eager to learn. We shared the top 10 lessons we wished we knew about leadership when we were still 21 years old. And of course, you already know that we gave more than just 10, so make sure to stay tuned.

Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:45] Start of MMA speech
[2:04] Quick backstory of our lives
[13:15] #1 Lead with what’s needed
[15:45] As students, how often are you leading with what’s needed?
[16:48] #2 Vision
[19:03] What is one thing in your life today that at one point was just a dream?
[20:19] #3 The best and successful leaders have failed the most
[28:14] #4 The best leaders are also the most vulnerable
[29:31] Your relationship is only as good as the level of vulnerability
[29:42] Why are you struggling so much to be vulnerable?
[32:17] Our challenge to you: DM us on our IG accounts and be vulnerable
[33:02] Need help with leveling up? Check this out
[33:33]  #5 Relationships and valuing it
[35:00] #6 Drive to five and getting feedback from a different perspective
[37:52] Where have I tried to be right at the expense of the relationship?
[38:15] #7 Lead beyond yourself
[40:51] Who is somebody that you can help achieve your dreams while achieving your own
[42:05] #8 Take courage
[44:20] Where have you not have the courage to send the DM?
[46:15] #9 Great leaders don’t need the credit, but they need to take responsibility
[51:55] #10 Leaders keep the promises they make to themselves
[54:25] What’s one thing you are going to commit to promising yourself?
[55:20] Good leaders know when to push and when to pull
[58:24] Higher awareness = better decision
[1:01:48] Stop listening to people who do not have the results you want
[1:02:04] Chinese bamboo analogy
[1:02:50] Outru

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Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/?hl=en
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Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

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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.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy Virtual Speech Q&A

“Get around more love!”

It was an honor to be invited to speak in front (virtually, of course) of the students of Massachusetts Maritime Academy who are well on their way to success. The full speech will be up on Sunday, so make sure to stay tuned for that. 

In today’s episode, we share the Q&A session and boy --- they have really great questions to ask. We are certain that we added value and shared wisdom that they can utilize in their journey ahead. 

What we talked about:
[0:00] Introduction
[1:55] Alan’s flashcards
[3:36] On measuring success
[8:16] Changing perspective: from suicidal to successful
[10:58] Biggest lessons from failing: reflect and perfect
[15:37] Our value in the greater world
[19:14] How to help someone close to you who is struggling to find themselves?
[23:03] On balancing yourself physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually
[26:54] Pushing through the toughest times in life
[28:23] Lifters vs. leaners
[32:16] Who are the people who inspire you?
[34:19] Our take on social media affecting success and self-awareness
[38:03] Helping people vs. being used by people
[40:17] For a friend that won’t help themselves

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Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/?hl=en
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/?hl=en

LinkedIn:

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

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#464 - Why I Wanted To Kill Myself... 

As what we’ve promised you, this rebrand was done to be able to reach more audiences and help more people. Today Alan interviews Kevin about hitting rock bottom and almost ending his life. It’s a topic that not everyone is willing to share or talk about, but we are sharing our vulnerability today to get a message across: wherever you are now --- IT IS NOT FINAL. Things can get better, trust us.

What we talked about:
[0:00] Introduction
[2:34] When did Kevin start having suicidal thoughts?
[5:41] What feeling of giving up felt like?
[6:05] What someone needs to “surface”?
[8:53] What are we always guilty of?
[10:40] The baby steps
[11:35] The perception of weakness
[14:18] When was the last time you actually looked into who you really are?
[18:02] The elephant analogy
[19:26] Sometimes the greatest strength is showing your weakness
[20:29] It’s NOT final
[22:45] Pro tip for anyone feeling depressed or stagnant
[24:48] What might be holding you back from asking help?
[25:40] Recap on what our main goal for this episode

FEEL FREE to  reach out to us for any reason on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email 

Instagram:

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/?hl=en
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/?hl=en

LinkedIn:

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

Facebook:
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Emails:

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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.

#463 - How To Have A Successful Relationship with Pripo Teplitsky - Live Mastermind

As if the mastermind isn’t special on its own, we’re making it extra with a very special guest who taught us so much about relationships. Pripo Teplitsky helps people gain tools and insight so you can have a great relationship and live life authentically. We hammered on a lot of topics but mostly revolving around relationships and staying in one. The participants of this week’s mastermind truly enjoyed this conversation with Pripo so we invite all of you to join our mastermind every Monday, 6 PM EST.

Where to find Pripo Teplitsky:
Website: www.pripo.com
Podcast: pripo.com/aboutthepodcast

What we talked about:
[0:00] Introduction
[1:38] What advice would Pripo give to someone who is single?
[3:30] Habits that will make your relationship better
[6:50] The most common patterns that people get tripped on?
[9:37] On opening up to your partner
[14:40] Shame and guilt in relationships
[19:08] Heartbreak, attachment, and pain
[20:44] Communicating stress to someone who is already stressed out
[21:49] “Registering my cup”
[24:50] Advice for couple’s who wake up and no longer recognize each other
[28:43] True life story of couples who almost lost their relationship, but managed to work it out
[31:42] Intimacy and losing passion along the way
[34:52] Advice to children who carry pain from the unconscious choices of parents
[38:19] The right questions to ask yourself during difficult moments
[43:05] What is up with breathwork and making us vulnerable?
[45:07] On living and dealing with trauma
[48:27] Who is the most influential person for Pripo’s growth?
[52:20] On getting your partner to open up
[54:54] Want to hear more from Pripo? Check his podcast
[58:06] Final advice from Pripo

FEEL FREE to  reach out to us for any reason on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email 

Instagram:

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/?hl=en
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/?hl=en

LinkedIn:

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

Facebook:
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Emails:

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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.

Show Me Your Team and I’ll Show You Your Future

Welcome to the first episode under our rebranded podcast! For those who are new here, the Hyper Conscious Podcast has been rebranded to Next Level University. We are here to help you get to the next level in your life, love, health and wealth! 

Today’s topic is one that we keep discussing or dropping in a lot of our episodes which simply means, it’s a conversation worth having. In order to be successful, you need to make room for the right people to surround you. More of that in this episode, so tune in.

What we talked about:
[0:00] First episode of Next Level Episode
[1:04] Why do we keep going back to this topic?
[3:10] Whatever team your on, it’s creating your future
[4:02] Are you currently spending time around people who have the same values and nostalgia as you?
[5:39] Quick story from Alan
[9:08] Winning person = with a winning team
[10:36] What Alan will coach his younger self
[11:01] For every successful person, there’s a team behind him
[12:18] Teaser for tomorrow’s mastermind

FEEL FREE to  reach out to us for any reason on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email 

Instagram:

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/?hl=en
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/?hl=en

LinkedIn:

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

Facebook:
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Emails:

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[email protected]

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.

We are bringing the energy super high in today’s episode with a best-selling author, lifestyle entrepreneur, and motivational speaker --- Jake Kelfer. We talked about letting fear get the best of you, being vulnerable, his biggest fear, how to be successful, and relationship, just to name a few. This is a jam-packed, empowering, and inspiring episode that you should not miss.

Where to find Jake Kelfer:
Website: www.jakekelfer.com
IG: instagram.com/jakekelfer/

What we talked about:
[0:00] Introduction
[1:03] The difference between a lifestyle entrepreneur vs. regular entrepreneur
[1:42] Common challenges Jake frequently gets asked
[3:54] Jake’s biggest “failures” and “rejections”
[6:41] Is Jake an action taker?
[9:35] Where do people have misconceptions around relationships?
[12:34] Asking the RIGHT questions
[13:58] The questions you should ask yourself and others
[16:00] How to get Jake (or someone like him) as a mentor?
[22:42] Why “networking” is actually giving value to someone else?
[24:26] How to live "the dream"?
[26:56] What people don’t see behind the success
[29:02] Jake’s most vulnerable place in his life right now?
[32:25] Jake’s biggest fear
[33:44] Why aren’t more people successful?
[35:48] On fulfillment
[41:40] Persuading people that math will change their lives
[44:50] Success and relationships
[48:59] Where can you find Jake?

We will be changing our website name next week!

FEEL FREE to  reach out to us for any reason on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email 

Instagram:

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/?hl=en
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/?hl=en

LinkedIn:

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

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/The-Hyper-Conscious-Podcast-106871136824274/

Emails:

[email protected]
[email protected]

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.

The 5 Most Important Things To Do Every Single Day

We truly believe that to kickstart your journey to self-transformation should start simple. So we have created a list of 5 things (plus a bonus) that we think will keep the momentum going for your growth. Or if you’re still getting started, this will jump-start that for you. Do these things every single day and you will see a difference in your life, trust us.

What we talked about:
[0:00] Introduction
[2:30] What are the 5 things that you need to do truly
[4:21] #1 Learning
[9:48] #2 Visualization/meditation/breath work 
[18:05] #3 Physical exercise
[20:23] #4 Tracking progress
[24:03] #5 Reflection/gratitude
[25:50] Some form of contribution
[27:28] 2 defaults of human behavior

We will be changing our website name next week!

FEEL FREE to  reach out to us for any reason on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email 

Instagram:

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/?hl=en
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/?hl=en

LinkedIn:

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

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/The-Hyper-Conscious-Podcast-106871136824274/

Emails:

[email protected]
[email protected]

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.

The Hyper Conscious Podcast is No More

Have you ever made a decision in your life that felt scary and somewhat painful, but also exciting? That sums up how we feel about rebranding the Hyper Conscious Podcast. But as with most things in life, if we want to develop further we need to let go of some things, not because it wasn’t good but it just needs to be great. We’re very excited for what’s coming and we hope you will continue to support us as we serve you and help you become the best version of YOU. See you at Next Level University.

What we talked about:
[0:00] Introduction
[0:51] Why are we rebranding?
[2:25] Bookstore analogy
[2:48] The vision for Next Level University
[3:22] Nothing will change from your end
[7:20] We’re scared, but we are committed to you guys
[8:53] We’ve transformed drastically, the show will have to transform too

We will be changing our website name next week!


FEEL FREE to  reach out to us for any reason on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email 

Instagram:

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/?hl=en
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/?hl=en

LinkedIn:

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

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/The-Hyper-Conscious-Podcast-106871136824274/

Emails:

[email protected]
[email protected]

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.

What’s the Story You’re Telling Yourself

What conversation do you keep playing in your head? What reasons do you tell yourself for missing the gym, for not doing something productive, for not hiring a mentor? Today we will challenge you to figure out what your dominant question is and whether that helps you become a better person or not.

What we talked about:
[0:00] Introduction
[0:52] Free Most Empower Belief Mastermind companion (email us)
[1:12] Why are we talking about this topic?
[2:42] The victim mentality of “why me?”
[3:31] Alan’s most dominant question
[5:07] You are the gatekeeper to your mind
[5:51] What is the biggest limiting belief that you have?
[7:21] What Kevin asks himself a lot of times?
[13:20] Alan’s breakthrough
[15:35] People are afraid to ask questions because of judgment
[18:03] Why mentors and coaches are really important
[20:26] Ask questions to people you trust
[21:17] Some exciting rebranding update

Don’t forget to check out TheHyperConsciousPodcast.com  to learn more about the podcast and our other programs. Also, the best community to be part of right now is on that link. Give it a try! See you in the next episode of The Hyper Conscious Podcast.

Free 30-minute coaching links:
Peak Performance Business Coach: https://thehyperconsciouspodcast.com/business/
From Zero to Podcast: https://thehyperconsciouspodcast.com/podcast-2/

FEEL FREE to  reach out to us for any reason on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email 

Instagram:

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/?hl=en
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/?hl=en

LinkedIn:

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

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/The-Hyper-Conscious-Podcast-106871136824274/

Emails:

[email protected]
[email protected]

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.

Top 10 Empowering Beliefs - Live Mastermind

If you’ve been following us for a while now you’d know that we’ve recorded more than 450 episodes, done more than 20 weeks of live Mastermind, and interviewed a LOT of growth-minded individuals. With that experience in our arsenal, we’ve come up with the top 10 beliefs that are empowering, impactful, and powerful.

If this topic piques your interest, we encourage you to join our live mastermind and #HyperConsciousNation, and get connected with growth-oriented individuals. We promise you, it will change the trajectory of your life.

What we talked about:
[0:00] Introduction
[1:58] Activity time
[6:29] The belief of failing forward
[9:27] Quitting after an undesirable result
[11:36] Everything is figureoutable
[15:11] Anything is possible
[18:52] Getting around the right people
[21:41] Filters and magnets
[23:04] The world has a lot of incredible people
[28:56] The only real failure is not trying
[32:29] Your energy is impactful
[37:41] Doing something remarkable always gets remarked upon
[41:18] YOUR people are out there
[46:36] Don’t let close-minded bullies affect you
[51:48] Who is hating on you?
[53:18] “Set an intention, pay attention and that will create coincidence”
[55:56] Intentions should be desire-based, not fear-based
[56:46] Join the #HyperConsciousNation
[57:03] Free 30-minute consultation call with Alan (Peak Performance Business) and Kevin (Podcast Coaching and Developing
[57:30] Join the Mastermind every Monday, 6 PM EST (5:30 PM pre-mastermind)

Don’t forget to check out TheHyperConsciousPodcast.com  to learn more about the podcast and our other programs. Also, the best community to be part of right now is on that link. Give it a try! See you in the next episode of The Hyper Conscious Podcast.

Free 30-minute coaching links:
Peak Performance Business Coach: https://thehyperconsciouspodcast.com/business/
From Zero to Podcast: https://thehyperconsciouspodcast.com/podcast-2/

FEEL FREE to  reach out to us for any reason on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email 

Instagram:

Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/?hl=en
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/?hl=en

LinkedIn:

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

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/The-Hyper-Conscious-Podcast-106871136824274/

Emails:

[email protected]
[email protected]

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.