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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 20 MIN

What If Your Wiring Is Holding You Back? (2341)

from Next Level University · host Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros

Hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros unpack why so many people lose momentum after reaching a goal and how that quiet pattern limits long-term success. After years of building businesses, coaching clients, and studying high-performance behavior, they have seen the same cycle repeat as people push hard to win, comfort sets in, discipline fades, and standards slip.They explain why lasting growth comes from identity, not outcomes. You’ll learn how motivation really works, why external rewards rarely sustain progress, and how aligned habits create stability in business, health, and relationships. This is a practical conversation about building self-driven discipline and durable systems that hold up even when motivation runs low._______________________Digital Asset:The 5 M's of Next Level Motivation - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SNYQ2RuPg6fgqGA5Og9a7xFmX2lR3y7x/view_______________________Learn more about: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-sessionTrack the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.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:(2:14) Rewiring motivation for long-term growth(5:24) The Five Ms of motivation framework(8:05) Mission, mastery, and meaningful work(11:19) Career building Vs. Chasing relief(14:02) Discipline, reliability, and capacity building(17:05) Self-motivation, accountability, and accumulation(19:44) 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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Hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros unpack why so many people lose momentum after reaching a goal and how that quiet pattern limits long-term success. After years of building businesses, coaching clients, and studying high-performance behavior, they have seen the same cycle repeat as people push hard to win, comfort sets in, discipline fades, and standards slip. They explain why lasting growth comes from identity, not outcomes. You’ll learn how motivation really works, why external rewards...

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