Hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros expose why most people feel overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out, not because they are weak or unmotivated, but because their capacity has not caught up to their ambitions. Drawing from thousands of episodes and years of coaching high performers, they explain how discipline, identity, and long-term thinking shape how much pressure, responsibility, and opportunity you can truly handle.
This episode cuts through surface-level self-help and offers a grounded framework for building mental toughness, emotional control, and sustainable success. If you want more focus, consistency, and confidence in your daily execution, this conversation will challenge how you think and operate.
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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, check out our website and socials using the links below. 👇
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Email:
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
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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:
(2:41) Overwhelm is a capacity problem
(4:20) The grow, give, get formula
(6:48) Identity upgrades and long-term growth
(10:21) Why growth must come first
(15:46) Building macro capacity over time
(17:58) Training for adversity in advance
(21:11) Long-term thinking and patience
(22:58) Compounding progress over decades
(24:22) 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.
