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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 31 MIN

Is The Constraint Internal Or External? (2466)

from Next Level University · host Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros

What if the thing holding you back is not the obstacle, but your inability to identify the real constraint? In this episode, Kevin and Alan walk through why people stay stuck when they solve the wrong problem. They discuss internal and external constraints, self-awareness, discipline, environment, goal alignment, and the level of execution required for meaningful progress.After thousands of episodes and years of coaching, Kevin and Alan have seen the same pattern again and again. Most people either lack the awareness to see the real issue or the consistency to do what the goal requires. Better results start with better diagnosis. Stop guessing, find the constraint, and build your life around solving it._______________________Book Alan’s Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionJoin the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group" – Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________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.comInstagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/Facebook:Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazarosKevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/Email:[email protected]@nextleveluniverse.comLinkedIn:Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/_______________________Show notes:(3:44) Root cause thinking and learned helplessness(6:53) Awareness, discipline, and execution(8:30) When your environment limits consistency(14:43) Why the biggest constraint keeps changing(16:34) Level 10 goals require level 10 alignment(18:41) The compound effect of daily choices(22:20) Measuring progress against the real goal(25:40) Giving up to grow up(27:06) Becoming the person your goals require(30:25) OutroSend a text to Kevin and Alan! 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri and Alan LazarosNext 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 the thing holding you back is not the obstacle, but your inability to identify the real constraint? In this episode, Kevin and Alan walk through why people stay stuck when they solve the wrong problem. They discuss internal and external constraints, self-awareness, discipline, environment, goal alignment, and the level of execution required for meaningful progress. After thousands of episodes and years of coaching, Kevin and Alan have seen the same pattern again and again. Most peopl...

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