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EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 28 MIN

You Don’t Build Grit For No Reason… (2316)

from Next Level University · host Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros

Standards decide who you become. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan break down why grit is not something you chase or wish into existence, but something that forms when your standards leave you no alternative. This episode cuts through comfort-based personal development and examines why consistency collapses when conditions are imperfect. The focus is discipline, identity, and long-term performance, not motivation or hype. It challenges how goals are set, how resistance is handled, and why most people never build the durability required to sustain real progress. Listen with intention. Then raise the standard that governs your decisions._______________________Learn more about:Where learning turns into action. “Next Level Book Club”  every Saturday:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5JbhcYour 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-sessionJoin our private Facebook community, “Next Level Nation,” to grow alongside people who are committed to improvement. - 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:(3:16) Hard work and forced consistency(5:08) Why great outcomes require grit(7:33) Choosing discomfort on purpose(9:12) How doing hard things changes the brain(11:56) When goals demand more from you(16:19) Pride in difficulty Vs. Pride in ease(25:57) Grit as consistency regardless of circumstances(27:15) 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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