The Pros And Cons Of Mentors (2243)

from Next Level University · host Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros

Learn from the wise, not the loud. In this episode, Kevin and Alan get brutally honest about the double-edged sword of mentorship, how to spot the real ones, dodge the pretenders, and know when advice is actually ego in disguise. They share lessons from building their own success brick by brick, with zero filters and full transparency on what most people get wrong about guidance, credibility, and growth. Tune in and find out who’s teaching you, and who’s just talking louder.Learn more about:📚 Think deeper, grow faster. Join our “Next Level Book Club” – Every Saturday –https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc📅 Join our “Monthly Masterclass” for one hour, endless breakthroughs. “The 5 Major Productivity Fundamentals You MUST Master to Achieve Your Dreams” - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Mz53nTahRyGRxkiAzh9bGQ#/registration_______________________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:(3:19) Collapsing time through experience(5:52) What makes a real coach(10:09) How mentors can mislead you(14:22) The ego trap in mentoring(17:16) Honest success Vs. Fake metrics(21:21) Knowing what not to follow(23:58) 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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