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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 22 MIN

Your Standards Matter More Than Anyone Else’s (2136)

from Next Level University · host Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros

Are your standards helping you grow or keeping you stuck? In today’s honest and unexpected episode, Kevin shares stories from a recent golf trip where he realized how easy it is to accept support that keeps you comfortable but not challenged. He and Alan talk about the difference between encouragement and enabling, and why your own expectations should matter more than anyone else's. This episode will remind you to stay true to your goals, even when others try to make things easier for you.Learn more about:Next Level University Monthly Meetup #44: “Top 10 Reasons People Aren't More Successful” - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NzwOxCMxTDyRJg4CLJS1qg#/registration📘Next Level Book Club - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc_____________________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, please check out our website at the link below. 👇Website 💻  http://www.nextleveluniverse.com_______________________We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email. We’re here to support you in your personal and professional development journey.Instagram 📷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:(2:33) The golf trip that taught a life lesson(5:59) When praise holds you back from growth(8:12) Stop letting people “mom” you(12:40) At NLU, your success is our purpose. Join our Monthly Meet-up every first Thursday of the month for tools, insight, and the spark to move forward. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NzwOxCMxTDyRJg4CLJS1qg#/registration(16:30) Don’t be saved from the resistance(19:22) Raising the bar starts with you(21:59) 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.

Are your standards helping you grow or keeping you stuck? In today’s honest and unexpected episode, Kevin shares stories from a recent golf trip where he realized how easy it is to accept support that keeps you comfortable but not challenged. He and Alan talk about the difference between encouragement and enabling, and why your own expectations should matter more than anyone else's. This episode will remind you to stay true to your goals, even when others try to make things easier for you. L...

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