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Dec 21, 2025 22 min

How Low Self-Worth Actually Helps You (2288)

from Next Level University Hosted by Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros

The edge that built you does not disappear when you succeed. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan cut through surface-level self-improvement and speak to what actually sustains growth over decades, not months. Drawing from hard-earned experience, leadership patterns, and thousands of conversations, they examine the subtle mindset shifts that either sharpen discipline or quietly weaken it as life improves. This is a grounded conversation about standards, responsibility, and who you become when no one is watching. If you care about long-term success, personal development, and leadership that holds up under pressure, this episode matters. Press play, then decide whether you are still living like your future depends on it. _______________________ Learn more about: 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 Ready to level up your podcast? Your first 30-minute “Podcast Breakthrough Session” call with Kevin is FREE - https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin The “Next Level Hope Foundation” creates meaningful experiences for kids growing up without a father figure and builds a positive, supportive community around them. To support this event, you can donate here: https://gofund.me/5c6abcf7f _______________________ 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: [email protected] [email protected] LinkedIn: Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/ Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/ _______________________ Show notes: (2:18) The chip on your shoulder explained (5:40) When low self-worth stops serving you (7:11) Why humility makes better leaders (10:36) Commitment regardless of circumstance (13:20) Inflated self-worth and relationship damage (15:12) Ego, entitlement, and leadership failure (17:15) Accurate self-worth as the real goal (21:28) 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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The edge that built you does not disappear when you succeed. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan cut through surface-level self-improvement and speak to what actually sustains growth over decades, not months. Drawing from hard-earned experience, leadership patterns, and thousands of conversations, they examine the subtle mindset shifts that either sharpen discipline or quietly weaken it as life improves. This is a grounded conversation about standards, responsibility, and who you become when n...

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  1. 2:18 The chip on your shoulder explained
  2. 5:40 When low self-worth stops serving you
  3. 7:11 Why humility makes better leaders
  4. 10:36 Commitment regardless of circumstance
  5. 13:20 Inflated self-worth and relationship damage
  6. 15:12 Ego, entitlement, and leadership failure
  7. 17:15 Accurate self-worth as the real goal
  8. 21:28 Outro

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