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Feb 7, 2025 45 min

Does Alignment Get HARDER Or Easier? - Freestyle Friday (1971)

from Next Level University Hosted by Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros

What if staying true to yourself meant taking the harder road—would you still do it? In today’s episode, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros discuss the challenge of staying true to yourself in a world that rewards shortcuts. They share personal breakthroughs on choosing integrity over quick success, why most people quit too soon, and how real success comes from consistency and personal growth. Links mentioned: Next Level Live 2025 - Saturday, April 5th, 2025 (10:00 am to 5:00 pm) - https://bit.ly/4aTwC7Q Free 30-minute Coaching Call with Alan - https://bit.ly/4f3MSUz _____________________ 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, please check out our website at the link below. 👇 Website 💻 http://www.nextleveluniverse.com _______________________ Any of these communities or resources are FREE to join and consume Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700 Next Level 5 To Thrive (free course) - ​​https://bit.ly/3xffver Next Level U Book Club - https://bit.ly/3BQBYDr Next Level Monthly Meet-up: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/ _______________________ We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email. We’re here to support you in your personal and professional development journey. 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/ _______________________ Show notes: (2:07) The fear of doing things differently (5:09) Knowing which fears to face (7:18) The mix of fulfillment and vulnerability (9:36) The challenge of sharing your authentic self (12:55) The blurred line between personal and professional life (22:53) At NLU, we want you to win! So, we’re giving tools and resources to ensure your success. Join our Monthly Meet-up every first Thursday of the month at 5 PM. (27:46) Why most podcasts don’t last past eight episodes (34:08) Turning down money to stay in alignment (40:17) Core values Vs. Goal achievement (45:06) 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.

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What if staying true to yourself meant taking the harder road—would you still do it? In today’s episode, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros discuss the challenge of staying true to yourself in a world that rewards shortcuts. They share personal breakthroughs on choosing integrity over quick success, why most people quit too soon, and how real success comes from consistency and personal growth. Links mentioned: Next Level Live 2025 - Saturday, April 5th, 2025 (10:00 am to 5:00 pm) - https:...

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Does Alignment Get HARDER Or Easier? - Freestyle Friday (1971)

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  1. 2:07 The fear of doing things differently
  2. 5:09 Knowing which fears to face
  3. 7:18 The mix of fulfillment and vulnerability
  4. 9:36 The challenge of sharing your authentic self
  5. 12:55 The blurred line between personal and professional life
  6. 22:53 At NLU, we want you to win! So, we're giving tools and resources to ensure your success. Join our Monthly Meet-up every first Thursday of the month at 5 PM.
  7. 27:43 Why most podcasts don’t last past eight episodes
  8. 34:08 Turning down money to stay in alignment
  9. 40:17 Core values Vs. Goal achievement
  10. 45:06 Outro

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