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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 21 MIN

Not Being Talented Is A Terrible Excuse (2254)

from Next Level University · host Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros

What if talent isn’t what’s holding you back and never was? In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan expose the truth behind high performance, consistency, and why most people fail long before they ever find their ceiling. You’ll hear the uncomfortable reality about hard work, identity, and the discipline required to rise above average effort and average results. This isn’t motivation. It’s a mirror. And it will force you to rethink what you believe about success, potential, and the grind required to earn it.Learn more about:🎁 Your first 30-minute "Business Breakthrough Session" call with Alan is FREE. Designed to help you reverse-engineer success with clarity and confidence - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session👥 Grow together, rise higher. Join our Facebook community “Next Level Nation” - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700_______________________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:(2:45) Early work, zero skill, full commitment(4:01) Tracking performance Vs. Making excuses(5:56) Hard work is the real separator(8:49) If you’re not improving, you stopped too soon(11:45) Identity evolves through daily effort(14:14) Your goals set your standards(18:30) You don’t need to be the best to win(19:46) The real treasure is built along the journey(21:09) 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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