Hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros challenge the quiet assumptions that stall progress long before people notice. This episode questions how time, effort, and standards are treated casually, even by those who say they want more. Grounded in years of execution, coaching, and building Next Level University consistently, they reflect on what changes when goals stop being abstract and start demanding structure, pressure, and follow-through.

The conversation is direct, practical, and unsentimental. This is not motivation. It is clarity around the real cost of serious growth. Listen with honesty. Then decide if your standards match the life you say you want.

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Your first 30-minute “Business Breakthrough Session” call with Alan is FREE. This call is designed to help you identify bottlenecks and build a clear plan for your next level. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session

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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. 👇

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:
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com

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

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Show notes:
(3:10) The hidden cost of starting slow
(6:32) Loss aversion and missed opportunity
(8:07) Being subservient to the goal
(10:31) When desire does not match standards
(12:25) Breaking goals into executable systems
(18:19) Time scarcity and closing windows
(22:55) Rest as a requirement, not the goal
(27:42) The danger of no structure or accountability
(33:27) Why sustaining success is harder than achieving it
(39:29) Outro

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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.