
Next Level University
byKevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros
EducationSelf-ImprovementHealthFitnessMentalSocietyCulture
Success isn't a secret. It's a system and we teach it every day.Next Level University is a top-ranked daily podcast for dream chasers, entrepreneurs, and self-improvement addicts who are ready to get real about what it takes to grow. Hosted by Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros, this show brings raw, honest conversations about how to build a better life, love more deeply, lead with purpose, and level up in every area... from health to wealth to relationships.With over 2,000 episodes and listeners in more than 175 countries, we combine experience, data, and deep coaching insights to help you:Master your m...
Episodes(40 episodes)

Some People Talk About It… Less People Actually Do It Part 2 (2313)
Hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros confront the gap between intention and execution that quietly limits most personal growth. After years of daily episodes, client work, and building Next Level University from the ground up, they have learned that progress is earned through standards, not statements.This episode cuts through surface-level self-improvement and focuses on alignment, discipline, and credibility. It is about knowing the cost, choosing it deliberately, and following through long after motivation fades. If you want real momentum, stop performing commitment and start proving it through consistent action._______________________Learn more...
Published: Jan 15, 2026Duration: 26:39

Some People Talk About It… Less People Actually Do It (2312)
Your reputation is your follow-through. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan break down why motivation, intention, and public commitment do not build credibility. Consistency does. This conversation reframes personal development around execution, identity, and long-term standards.The focus is self-awareness, accountability, environment, and the habits that quietly compound into trust and authority. This is not about inspiration. It is about alignment between what you say, what you do, and who you are becoming. Listen with discipline. Let your actions speak._______________________Learn more about:Your first 30-minute “Business Breakthrough Sess...
Published: Jan 14, 2026Duration: 15:53

If You’re Not Going To Be Consistent… Don’t Even Start (2311)
Are you inconsistent, or are you starting things you were never willing to sustain?In this episode, Kevin and Alan confront the real issue behind consistency and long-term growth. Based on years of coaching, lived experience, and thousands of daily episodes, they examine how intention, belief, and identity shape whether habits compound or collapse. This is not about getting fired up. It is about precision. About understanding why serious progress requires commitment before clarity, and why most people stall by treating important goals like temporary experiments.If you want results that last, this episode will...
Published: Jan 13, 2026Duration: 23:44

You’re The Least Overwhelmed You’ll Ever Be Again (2310)
In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros break down a hard truth most people avoid. Growth does not make life easier. It makes life heavier. This episode reframes overwhelm as a byproduct of expansion rather than a personal flaw, and positions reflection as a critical tool for clarity, self-awareness, and long-term performance.The conversation centers on identity, responsibility, and the skill of handling more without losing direction. This is not about motivation or inspiration. It is about precision, standards, and building the capacity required to sustain success over time. Listen wi...
Published: Jan 12, 2026Duration: 20:38

What Do You ACTUALLY Need Clarity On? (2309)
Hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros bring a grounded conversation on clarity and why so many driven people stay stuck despite working hard. Drawing from years of building businesses, coaching clients, and recording thousands of daily episodes, they speak to the patterns they see when focus is scattered and direction is undefined. This episode is for anyone who feels ambitious but unfocused, busy but not advancing.It challenges vague thinking and calls for a higher standard of self-leadership without hype or shortcuts. Clear thinking creates decisive action. Decisive action changes outcomes. Choose your direction and remove the...
Published: Jan 11, 2026Duration: 18:07

Clarity Is Just The Start… (2308)
Progress requires precision, not hope. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan expose why ambition without clarity leads to stalled results and wasted effort. This conversation centers on direction, standards, and the systems that turn work into measurable progress.If you are busy but not advancing, this episode speaks directly to that gap. It challenges vague goals, loose execution, and the habit of reacting instead of leading. The focus is control, alignment, and long-term consistency. Remove the guesswork and start moving with intent instead of momentum._______________________Learn more about:Your fi...
Published: Jan 10, 2026Duration: 26:30

You Got To Play Offense, Not Just Defense (2307)
Are you protecting yourself, or sabotaging your potential?In this episode, Kevin and Alan challenge the habit of playing not to lose and explain why waiting, hoping, and “being patient” often mask fear. Built on their real-world experience, coaching data, and long-term pattern recognition, they unpack the psychology behind rejection, avoidance, and misplaced consistency. This is a focused conversation on offense, ownership, and why progress accelerates when action is intentional and aligned with the goal. No hype. No motivation talk. Just clear thinking, performance principles, and hard-earned perspective. Listen carefully. Then choose whether you keep defe...
Published: Jan 9, 2026Duration: 20:35

Hiding From The Truth Only Hurt You… (2306)
In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros examine how leaders and high performers decide what they are willing to see and what they prefer to avoid. Filtering reality can feel like focus or protection, but over time, it influences judgment, confidence, and the quality of decisions being made. Grounded in real client conversations, business experience, and thousands of long-form discussions, this episode explores how people handle uncomfortable information under pressure. The emphasis is not on mindset slogans or motivation, but on awareness, discipline, and long-term consistency. Listen carefully. Then ask you...
Published: Jan 8, 2026Duration: 20:38

Should You Really Bite Off More Than You Can Chew…? (2305)
Hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros challenge one of the most repeated ideas in personal development and expose why it quietly derails long-term success. One philosophy prioritizes pressure, risk, and rapid growth. The other protects consistency, identity, and sustainability. Both have merit. Both carry costs. Drawing from years of coaching patterns and thousands of conversations, this episode forces an honest look at how people actually grow, burn out, or compound results over time.This conversation is not about motivation or hype. It is about self-belief, risk tolerance, performance psychology, and knowing how much weight you can carry...
Published: Jan 7, 2026Duration: 32:06

No Sacrifice Needed Is A Lie (2304)
Success costs more than people are willing to admit. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan challenge a widely accepted belief that quietly limits growth, consistency, and long-term results. They explore what happens when ambition meets reality and why real progress demands clear decisions instead of comforting narratives. This episode speaks to those who take personal development seriously. It centers on discipline, self-respect, and the often-ignored cost of avoiding hard trade-offs. The focus is not on motivation or inspiration, but on clarity, standards, and sustainability over time. Listen with intention. Then decide which commitments you are willing to...
Published: Jan 6, 2026Duration: 25:11

How To Find The Most Important Tasks (2303)
What if your lack of progress has nothing to do with effort and everything to do with focus?In this episode, Kevin and Alan challenge how most people think about productivity, progress, and focus. They break down why tactics alone rarely move the needle and why clarity, self-awareness, and pattern recognition matter more than effort. This conversation is for anyone who feels busy but stagnant, disciplined but misdirected, or consistent without seeing proportional results. It reframes how to identify what actually drives outcomes in business, health, and relationships, and why fewer, better decisions compound faster over time.<...
Published: Jan 5, 2026Duration: 40:00

What People Mean When They Say “Less Is More” (2302)
In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros challenge the way most people think about effort, focus, and progress. The idea of “less is more” is familiar, but rarely understood correctly. This conversation reframes the Pareto Principle as a decision-making standard, not a productivity trick. It confronts why most people stay busy yet stagnant, why real progress feels slower than expected, and why long-term results demand a different mindset entirely. This episode is about leverage, patience, and choosing what actually matters when the payoff is far away. Listen closely. Then cut the noi...
Published: Jan 4, 2026Duration: 21:01

You Are The Problem AND The Solution (2301)
Hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros challenge a belief that quietly limits progress. When results stall, the issue is rarely what most people point to. The real constraint often sits closer than expected and goes unnoticed for years. This episode creates a sharp shift in how responsibility, effort, and progress are understood. It redirects attention away from external noise and toward what actually drives long-term outcomes.If you are serious about building lasting results in your life, business, health, or relationships, this episode will change how you evaluate your own growth. Listen carefully. The leverage is closer...
Published: Jan 3, 2026Duration: 21:09

If “Seeing Is Believing” Resonates With You… Listen To This (2300)
Long-term growth requires a different standard of belief. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan explore why most people struggle to sustain momentum, even when they want meaningful results. This conversation challenges the idea that motivation is enough and reframes belief as something earned through action, proof, and consistency over time. Drawing from years of experience, real patterns, and hard lessons, they unpack what actually drives long-term performance without burnout or shortcuts.If you are focused on self-awareness, discipline, and becoming someone who can handle bigger outcomes, this episode will recalibrate how you think about growth. Press pl...
Published: Jan 2, 2026Duration: 34:35

The #1 Reason Self-Improvement Content Isn't Helping You (2299)
Why does so much self-improvement content leave you informed but unchanged?In this episode, Kevin and Alan confront the uncomfortable truth behind why personal development rarely translates into real results. They challenge the feel-good, shortcut-driven culture that rewards clicks over competence and explain what actually creates lasting growth. This conversation cuts through false promises, highlights the difference between value and validation, and reinforces the standards required for real progress in the real world. If you are tired of consuming content without seeing change, this episode will sharpen your discernment and reset your expectations. Stop collecting...
Published: Jan 1, 2026Duration: 23:36

Having Your “1 Thing” Isn’t Enough (2298)
In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros challenge the belief that finding one clear focus is enough to create a meaningful and successful life. They break down why clarity without structure often leads to stalled progress and why discipline, standards, and consistency matter more than motivation. This episode cuts through common self-improvement shortcuts and reframes what real growth looks like across health, wealth, and relationships. It speaks to anyone who feels focused but stuck, informed but inconsistent, and ready for a more grounded approach to personal development. Press play and ask...
Published: Dec 31, 2025Duration: 35:24

The Best Way To LOSE All Of Your Self-Belief (2297)
Hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros challenge the belief that setting bigger goals automatically builds confidence. They explain why self-belief is earned through alignment, proof, and disciplined action, not motivation or hype. Drawing from psychology and thousands of real coaching conversations, they show how misaligned goals quietly erode confidence and consistency over time. This episode reframes what real self-belief looks like and how it is built one credible win at a time.If you want stronger follow-through, clearer goals, and confidence you can trust, listen closely. Build belief the hard way so it actually lasts.<...
Published: Dec 30, 2025Duration: 25:54

How Much “Obsession” Is Bad? (2296)
Focused people build uncommon results. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan challenge the way commitment and focus are misunderstood in personal development. They break down why progress often looks extreme to people who avoid responsibility, discomfort, and judgment. This conversation centers on belief, identity, and consistency. It exposes how fear of disapproval limits execution, why most goals are capped by perceived capability, and what it actually takes to sustain results over time.If you are done negotiating with your standards and want clarity over comfort, this episode will sharpen how you think, choose, and execute. Listen wi...
Published: Dec 29, 2025Duration: 22:46

What Made The Biggest Difference This Year? (2295)
What actually separates years that move your life forward from years that quietly slip by?In this episode, Kevin and Alan break down the single factor that made the biggest difference in their most successful year. They challenge the idea that progress comes from motivation and explain why focus, standards, and intentional goals drive consistency, discipline, and long-term results. This is a grounded conversation on attention control, identity, and building outcomes that compound over time.If you care about personal development, time management, and sustainable success, this episode will sharpen how you think about where...
Published: Dec 28, 2025Duration: 20:57

Stop Saying You Don’t Have “Enough Time" (2294)
In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros expose the real reason most people struggle with consistency, productivity, and follow-through. This conversation cuts past surface-level time management advice and into priorities, self-discipline, and long-term identity. Drawing from years of coaching and thousands of conversations, they explain why time is allocated, not found, and why high performers build their lives around non-negotiable standards. If you are focused on personal growth, habit formation, and sustainable success, this episode will challenge how you think about effort, sacrifice, and results. Stop protecting comfort and start bui...
Published: Dec 27, 2025Duration: 21:45