In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros expose the hidden cost of entitlement, fake confidence, and the mindset traps that keep you stalled. You’ll rethink what it really means to earn success, build internal strength, and stay grounded when it matters most. This isn’t motivation. It’s mental mastery rooted in self-awareness, consistency, and high-level performance psychology. If you’re ready to stop pretending and start becoming the person you claim to be, this episode will hit hard in all the right ways.
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Show notes:
(2:39) Why real success requires humility
(4:42) Entitlement Vs. Task value
(7:01) You can’t skip the hard parts
(10:21) The three traits that predict success
(12:05) Arrogance always carries consequences
(17:02) Fake confidence vs real capability
(19:45) Why accuracy beats entitlement
(25:06) Humility, strategy, and work ethic
(28:03) Outro
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