#608 - Is Your Fear of Judgment Holding You Back? - Meetup Monday

Navigating the choppy waters of life, we’re all searching for a compass to guide us through our trials and tribulations toward a brighter, more vibrant future. In this episode, Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros take us on a profound journey of reflection, resilience, and meticulous design for a life filled with success and fulfillment. This topic is a beacon of hope and a map for charting a course toward a life lived in full, vivid color. It’s a heartfelt anthem for those who stand at the crossroads of their yesterdays and tomorrows. It’s an invitation to set sail towards the horizons of our dreams, armed with the wisdom of our past and the courage to embrace the future.

Links mentioned:
Next Level Live - Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 (10:00 am to 4:30 pm)
https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-live/
Next Level Group Coaching - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/ 
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NLU is more than just a podcast; we have many more resources to help you achieve your goals and dreams.

For more information, please check out our website at the link below. 👇

Website 💻  http://www.nextleveluniverse.com

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Any of these communities or resources are FREE to join and consume
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level 5 To Thrive (free course) - ​​https://bit.ly/3xffver
Next Level U Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/
Next Level Monthly Meetup:  https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/

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We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email.

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Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Facebook ✍
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email 💬
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com

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Show notes:
(3:28) Reflections on resilience
(6:01) Keep on going
(7:32) Future self VS present self
(12:01) Constant juggling act of what matters to you
(14:59) Self-recognition
(16:22) Meet like-minded people and jumpstart your journey to achieving your dreams while optimizing your life. Join Next Level Group Coaching. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(18:25) It’s the hard that makes it great
(20:28) Equilibrating sacrifice and sustainability
(24:06) Drive to 5: It changes as you grow
(31:25) Outro

In our ever-tumultuous world, becoming entangled in the web of negativity is easy. But what if there was a way not just to evade such drama but harness it into a force for personal triumph and emotional sophistication? In today’s episode, Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros offer a multifaceted exploration of emotional maturity that underscores the creative process of understanding emotional triggers. The power of self-reflection is highlighted as a tool to navigate the often choppy waters of personal development toward a more emotionally sophisticated, drama-free, and joyful existence.

Links mentioned:
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level Live - Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 (10:00 am to 4:30 pm)
https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-live/
Next Level Group Coaching - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/ 
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NLU is more than just a podcast; we have many more resources to help you achieve your goals and dreams.

For more information, please check out our website at the link below. 👇

Website 💻  http://www.nextleveluniverse.com

_______________________

Any of these communities or resources are FREE to join and consume
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level 5 To Thrive (free course) - ​​https://bit.ly/3xffver
Next Level U Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/
Next Level Monthly Meetup:  https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/

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We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email.

Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Facebook ✍
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email 💬
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com

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Show notes:
(2:02) Avoiding drama and negative energy
(6:06) Emotional maturity: Seeking for significance
(9:49) Meet like-minded people and jumpstart your journey to achieving your dreams while optimizing your life. Join Next Level Group Coaching. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(13:30) Emotional mastery
(17:04) Regulate your emotions
(20:49) Outro

Navigating the depths of self-discovery can often lead us through some of life's most tumultuous storms. It's a journey marked by moments of vulnerability, self-reflection, and, ultimately, personal responsibility. In this episode, Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros engage in an intimate discussion that unveils the transformative power of embracing these aspects of life, particularly in the face of adversity. This topic will serve as a reminder that what we go through today might be something we're grateful for in the future. It's about finding a silver lining amid adversity, about learning from the lows to build a stronger, more resilient self.

Links mentioned:
Next Level Live - Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 (10:00 am to 4:30 pm)
https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-live/

______________________

NLU is more than just a podcast; we have many more resources to help you achieve your goals and dreams.

For more information, please check out our website at the link below. 👇

Website 💻  http://www.nextleveluniverse.com

_______________________

Any of these communities or resources are FREE to join and consume
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level 5 To Thrive (free course) - ​​https://bit.ly/3xffver
Next Level U Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/
Next Level Monthly Meetup:  https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/

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We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email.

Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Facebook ✍
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email 💬
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com

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Show notes:
(1:39) The power of taking personal responsibility
(4:42) Results, Role, Responsibility
(10:07) Action ≠ Identity
(12:55) At NLU, we want you to win! So, we're giving you the tools and resources to ensure your success. Join our Monthly Meetup every first Thursday of the month at 6 pm. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
(13:55) Taking responsibility and vulnerability in relationships
(17:42) Silent suffering struggle
(25:54) Outro

Have you ever found yourself simmering with resentment because it felt like you’re the only one in your relationship balancing the scales of fairness? A delicate balance must be maintained in intimate relationships to foster harmony and contentment. Yet, often lurking beneath the surface of even the strongest bonds are sinister threads of resentment entwined with the unyielding pursuit of fairness. In today’s episode, Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros dive deep into this convoluted interplay, providing invaluable insights into the emotional turmoil that can plague personal connections. It is a call to introspection and action, inviting listeners to redefine our approach to conflict and harmony in our relationships.

Links mentioned:
Next Level Live - Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 (10:00 am to 4:30 pm)
https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-live/
Next Level Group Coaching - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
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NLU is more than just a podcast; we have many more resources to help you achieve your goals and dreams.

For more information, please check out our website at the link below. 👇

Website 💻  http://www.nextleveluniverse.com

_______________________

Any of these communities or resources are FREE to join and consume
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level 5 To Thrive (free course) - ​​https://bit.ly/3xffver
Next Level U Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/
Next Level Monthly Meetup:  https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/

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We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email.

Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Facebook ✍
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email 💬
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com

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Show notes:
(2:32) Perceived ungranted permission
(4:45) Resentment builds when...
(10:26) At NLU, we want you to win! So, we’re giving you the tools and resources to ensure your success. Join our Monthly Meetup every first Thursday of the month at 6 PM. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
(11:21) Navigating envy and resentment constructively
(13:27) Constructive or destructive
(17:04) Emotions are signals
(18:55) Outro

When we think about the journey to success, we often imagine a smooth, linear path leading to our dreams. However, the road to achievement is typically fraught with adversity, shaping us into more robust, resilient individuals. In this episode, Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros delve into the complexities of personal growth and how our most significant challenges can turn into invaluable lessons. Also, they explore life's confusing paradoxes and the importance of recognizing them. It's often through embracing these contradictions that we find clarity and direction, transforming what could be moments of failure or misunderstanding into opportunities for growth and understanding.

Links mentioned:
Next Level Live - Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 (10:00 am to 4:30 pm)
https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-live/
Next Level Group Coaching - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
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NLU is more than just a podcast; we have many more resources to help you achieve your goals and dreams.

For more information, please check out our website at the link below. 👇

Website 💻  http://www.nextleveluniverse.com

_______________________

Any of these communities or resources are FREE to join and consume
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level 5 To Thrive (free course) - ​​https://bit.ly/3xffver
Next Level U Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/
Next Level Monthly Meetup:  https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/

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We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email.

Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Facebook ✍
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email 💬
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com

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Show notes:
(2:09) Positive pressure is important
(7:17) Two types of adversity
(8:21) Adversity enriches existence
(12:18) Striving not arriving
(15:05) At NLU, we want you to win! So, we're giving you the tools and resources to ensure your success. Join our Monthly Meetup every first Thursday of the month at 6 PM. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
(15:55) Paradox: Survival strategy
(21:49) Embracing life's paradoxes for success
(28:53) Outro

Have you ever stood at life’s crossroads, feeling the ground shift beneath your feet as the values you once clung to begin to morph? In today’s episode, Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros uncover the nuanced relationship between personal values and the bonds we share with others. This reexamination is not merely a phase but a profound journey that can lead to an alignment with our authentic selves. They peel back the layers on the transformative power of re-assessing long-held beliefs and how that process can be both unsettling and freeing. It’s a treasure trove of insights into the evolution of personal values and the profound effects these shifts have on our lives and relationships.

Links mentioned:
Next Level Monthly Meet-up - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
Next Level Live - Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 (10:00 am to 4:30 pm) https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-live/

______________________

NLU is more than just a podcast; we have many more resources to help you achieve your goals and dreams.

For more information, please check out our website at the link below. 👇

Website 💻  http://www.nextleveluniverse.com

_______________________

Any of these communities or resources are FREE to join and consume
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level 5 To Thrive (free course) - ​​https://bit.ly/3xffver
Next Level U Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/
Next Level Monthly Meetup:  https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/

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We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email.

Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Facebook ✍
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email 💬
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com

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Show notes:
(2:37) Evolving values
(5:02) Permission to prioritize
(6:51) ‘Me-dates’ and knowing-contemplating your core values
(9:33) At NLU, we want you to win! So, we’re giving you the tools and resources to ensure your success. Join our Monthly Meetup every first Thursday of the month at 6 PM. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
(10:54) A byproduct: Values and relationships
(16:04) Are you willing to humble yourself?
(17:11) The power of alignment
(19:10) Goals: Who we are and who we aspire to be
(21:32) Outro

In this episode, Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros share liberating personal stories of transformation that follow when confronting the most profound fears. This episode is a heart-to-heart discussion about those defining moments that carve out a path for personal growth and understanding. Let us venture into this journey of reflection together, where we will recognize the crucial 'unlocks' in our lives and discuss the bravery needed to chase after the profound changes we seek.

Links mentioned:
Next Level Monthly Meet-up - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
Next Level Live - Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 (10:00 am to 4:30 pm) https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-live/

______________________

NLU is more than just a podcast; we have many more resources to help you achieve your goals and dreams.

For more information, please check out our website at the link below. 👇

Website 💻  http://www.nextleveluniverse.com

_______________________

Any of these communities or resources are FREE to join and consume
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level 5 To Thrive (free course) - ​​https://bit.ly/3xffver
Next Level U Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/
Next Level Monthly Meetup:  https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/

_______________________

We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email.

Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Facebook ✍
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email 💬
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com

_______________________

Show notes:
(2:12) Understanding unlock
(6:37) Courage fuels growth
(9:33) All of us will grow in proportion to the amount we face our fears
(12:24) At NLU, we want you to win! So, we're giving you the tools and resources to ensure your success. Join our Monthly Meetup every first Thursday of the month at 6 PM. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
(13:35) More expansive yet probably super constricting
(18:01) Facing the right fears
(21:24) You are going to be more
(22:49) Outro

Have you ever wondered how today’s challenges will look like through the lens of your future self? In today’s episode, Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros talk about the wellspring of wisdom for those who seek to rise above adversity and embrace growth. It discusses the transformative power of reflection and the importance of asking ourselves what truly matters in our journey through life. With every tale of heartbreak and triumph, they encourage listeners to sift through the echoes of their own experiences and find the significance that will guide them to the next level.

Links mentioned:
Next Level Monthly Meet-up - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
Next Level Live - Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 (10:00 am to 4:30 pm) https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-live/

______________________

NLU is more than just a podcast; we have many more resources to help you achieve your goals and dreams.

For more information, please check out our website at the link below. 👇

Website 💻  http://www.nextleveluniverse.com

_______________________

Any of these communities or resources are FREE to join and consume
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level 5 To Thrive (free course) - ​​https://bit.ly/3xffver
Next Level U Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/
Next Level Monthly Meetup:  https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/

_______________________

We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email.

Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Facebook ✍
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email 💬
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com

_______________________

Show notes:
(2:52) The Power of Asking: What truly matters?
(6:02) Duality of importance
(9:12) Mantra: Distinguish between fleeting and enduring concerns
(11:54) Transient externals, lasting internals
(13:05) At NLU, we want you to win! So, we’re giving you the tools and resources to ensure your success. Join our Monthly Meetup every first Thursday of the month at 6 PM. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
(14:13) The heaviness of life
(17:42) Clarity is superpower
(19:21) Buckets of adversity
(21:13) Turn pain into power: Keep it in perspective
(27:21) Outro

In this episode, Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros explore the realms of success and self-improvement with the success stories of two phenomenal individuals, Emily and Emilia. The discussion delves deep into the attributes that set apart the successful from the crowd and focuses on determination, self-reliance, and the importance of growth-oriented actions.

Links mentioned:
Next Level Monthly Meet-up - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
Next Level Live - Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 (10:00 am to 4:30 pm) https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-live/

______________________

NLU is more than just a podcast; we have many more resources to help you achieve your goals and dreams.

For more information, please check out our website at the link below. 👇

Website 💻  http://www.nextleveluniverse.com

_______________________

Any of these communities or resources are FREE to join and consume
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level 5 To Thrive (free course) - ​​https://bit.ly/3xffver
Next Level U Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/
Next Level Monthly Meetup:  https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/

_______________________

We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email.

Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Facebook ✍
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email 💬
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com

_______________________

Show notes:
(2:26) Humble, Secure, Confident, Consistent
(5:01) Awareness loop
(9:24) Deeper understanding
(10:29) At NLU, we want you to win! So, we're giving you the tools and resources to ensure your success. Join our Monthly Meetup every first Thursday of the month at 6 PM. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/
(11:40) Strategic goal alignment
(12:39) Developing traits
(14:07) Egg-ceptional collaborators
(17:20) Reliable game-changer
(19:22) Outro

Consider how your feedback delivery mirrors your preferred way of receiving it. In today’s episode, Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros delve into the intricacies of feedback. Whether in personal or professional relationships, feedback serves as a potent tool. It enables us to communicate what’s practical, what needs improvement, and how to grow. However, giving and receiving feedback involves more than words—it encompasses language, timing, and emotional intelligence.

Links mentioned:
Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/f1FWAQA
Next Level Live - Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 (10:00 am to 4:30 pm) https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-live/

______________________

NLU is more than just a podcast; we have many more resources to help you achieve your goals and dreams.

For more information, please check out our website at the link below. 👇

Website 💻  http://www.nextleveluniverse.com

_______________________

Any of these communities or resources are FREE to join and consume
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level 5 To Thrive (free course) - ​​https://bit.ly/3xffver
Next Level U Book Club - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/
Next Level Monthly Meetup:  https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/

_______________________

We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or via email.

Instagram 📷
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/

Facebook ✍
Alan: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

Email 💬
Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Alan@nextleveluniverse.com

_______________________

Show notes:
(1:39) Feedback reciprocity
(4:38) Self-perception armor
(8:01) Care and candor
(9:17) Level of permission and balanced feedback approach
(12:23) Next Level Dreamliner: the planner, agenda, journal, and habit tracker to rule them all. Get a copy: https://a.co/d/f1FWAQA
(13:47) Mutual improvement: Constructive growth
(15:42) Unsolicited feedback
(17:07) Feedback balance equation
(22:43) Outro