In today’s honest and practical episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros get real about how tools like ChatGPT aren't just for saving time, they’re for leveling up your thinking. From negotiating thousands off a car deal to gaining confidence in high-stakes decisions, they share practical examples of how AI can sharpen your mindset, increase certainty, and create real-life wins. Whether you’re skeptical or curious, this episode will challenge how you think about growth in the age of AI.

Link mentioned:
Big goals don’t happen by accident. Next Level Dreamliner helps you plan, track, and follow through. Grab your copy 👉 https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt

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Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -
https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04
Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -
https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin

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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

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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.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

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

LinkedIn ✍
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

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Show notes:
(1:45) Using AI to save real money
(3:22) YouTube Vs. ChatGPT Vs. Google
(6:44) The compound effect of knowledge
(8:19) Better questions, smarter outcomes
(9:59) Next Level Dreamliner: The planner, agenda, journal, and habit tracker to rule them all. Get a copy: https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
(10:26) Real example: EV deal breakdown
(13:36) Cheat codes from coaching clients
(16:35) Chess, business, and knowing the rules
(18:09) Car buying leverage you didn’t know
(19:11) Outro

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We all fall for the liking bias, even if we don’t see it. In this episode, Kevin and Alan get real about the hidden cost of letting personal bias block personal growth. They explore why it’s so hard to learn from people we dislike and whether that resistance is protecting us or limiting us. With honest stories and powerful insights, they unpack how to balance values, respect, and ego in the pursuit of growth.

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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. 👇

Next Level University - http://www.nextleveluniverse.com
Next Level HOPE Foundation - Reach out to Kevin or Alan. Email and socials below 👇

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Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -
https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04
Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -
https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin

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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.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

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

LinkedIn ✍
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

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Show notes:
(2:55) When bias blocks growth
(4:28) Can you separate the message from messenger?
(6:03) Choosing between being liked or respected
(8:06) The line between tough love and toxicity
(10:07) Next Level Dreamliner: The planner, agenda, journal, and habit tracker to rule them all. Get a copy: https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
(13:10) Why high standards narrow mentorship
(17:11) Learning from imperfect mentors
(19:05) Outro

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What if your “too much” is exactly what the world needs? In today’s powerful episode, Kevin and Alan explore the quiet strength of obsession, not the kind that drains you, but the kind that drives you. From discipline in money and fitness to becoming better men and leaders, they show how focused passion can be a force for good.

Episode Reference:
Grab the Branding Worksheet here - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cZ6w299r1Awo6O7NgZVZ5RZsjy1jQcju/view

Learn more about:
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt

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Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -
https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04
Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -
https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin

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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.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

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

LinkedIn ✍
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

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Show notes:
(2:53) When obsession leads to results
(5:31) Addictive tendencies and growth
(11:06) When passion starts to feel like work
(14:30) Five personal obsessions that drive them
(19:55) Next Level Dreamliner: The planner, agenda, journal, and habit tracker to rule them all. Get a copy: https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
(23:14) Conscientiousness and business leadership
(26:54) Becoming who you needed most
(29:09) The power of caring deeply
(34:15) When obsession hurts relationships
(36:24) Standing up for what matters
(38:48) Outro

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In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros unpack how old fears, emotional wounds, and outdated coping strategies quietly shape our present-day choices. From being “too much” to feeling “not enough,” they share raw personal stories about shame, insecurity, and what it really takes to grow beyond your comfort zone.

Learn more about:
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level Book Club - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc

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Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -
https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04
Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -
https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin

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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.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

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

LinkedIn ✍
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

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Show notes:
(2:34) When safety becomes self-sabotage
(4:11) The hidden cost of success
(7:43) Old habits that limit growth
(13:37) The habit that builds confidence
(16:24) Intellect Vs. Emotional truth
(18:31) Next Level Dreamliner: The planner, agenda, journal, and habit tracker to rule them all. Get a copy: https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
(21:26) Do you actually know enough?
(24:43) From feeling defective to empowered
(32:23) Insecurity is holding you back
(34:10) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

Dreams don’t follow straight lines. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan unpack the five moments when people are most likely to give up. Through personal stories and practical insight, they’ll help you understand these quitting points and how to push past them. If you’ve ever felt like walking away from something important, this episode will remind you that the path forward isn’t about perfection, it’s about persistence.

Learn more about:
Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt

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Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -
https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04
Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -
https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin

_____________________

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.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

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

LinkedIn ✍
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

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Show notes:
(2:48) The three most common quit points
(4:22) When doubt makes you question everything
(5:25) Handling criticism and embarrassment
(8:26) Letting go while holding the vision
(10:29) Embracing growth and role evolution
(11:27) Next Level Dreamliner: The planner, agenda, journal, and habit tracker to rule them all. Get a copy: https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
(14:43) Battling perfectionism and self-criticism
(18:55) When success doesn’t feel like enough
(20:01) Adapt without quitting your dream
(21:40) Outro

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What pulls you forward, your deepest goals or the company you keep? In this honest and playful exchange, Kevin and Alan peel back the layers of motivation, asking what truly guides our steps. Through stories of childhood wounds, quiet insecurities, and the brave pursuit of purpose, they explore how peers can lift us or lead us astray. This isn’t just about chasing dreams. It’s about choosing the path that’s yours. You’ll laugh. You’ll reflect. And you might just see your journey with new eyes.

Learn more about:
Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
Next Level Book Club - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc

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Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -
https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04
Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -
https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin

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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.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

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

LinkedIn ✍
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

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Show notes:
(2:51) Feeling different became a superpower
(6:45) The three major influences on success
(9:08) The subtle ways we’re influenced
(12:07) Next Level Dreamliner: The planner, agenda, journal, and habit tracker to rule them all. Get a copy: https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
(14:48) Are your goals shaping your circle?
(16:25) Growth, leadership, and losing friends
(20:49) How to grow with the right people
(21:06) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!

In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros journey through the landscapes of the mind, where beliefs become boundaries and perspective builds possibility. Through stories of travel and lessons from coaching, they reveal how your inner map shapes every step you take.

Learn more about:
Next Level Dreamliner - https://a.co/d/9fPpxEt
Next Level Monthly Meet-up #42 - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/drNdstrXSt6d7q7NnHITgA

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Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -
https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04
Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -
https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin

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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.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

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

LinkedIn ✍
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

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Show notes:
(3:33) The power of daily reflection
(6:15) What slow living teaches us
(11:05) The three decisions that shape life
(14:38) Why mental maps matter
(18:10) Meet your people. Chase your dreams. Level up your life with Next Level Group Coaching. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(20:29) Experience that redefines possibility
(28:02) How awareness builds freedom
(33:27) When dreams become strategy
(37:50) Outro

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The pressure to cut corners whispers louder than the truth. In today’s episode, Kevin and Alan explore the quiet cost of chasing success at the expense of self. Through stories of temptation, tough decisions, and paths not taken, they reveal the strength it takes to walk away from what glitters but doesn’t align. This conversation is a gentle reckoning for anyone torn between who they are and who they’re told to be.

Learn more about:
Next Level Nation - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700
Next Level Book Club - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc

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Free 30-minute Business Breakthrough Session with Alan -
https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-free-breakthrough-session?month=2025-04
Free 30-Minute Podcast Breakthrough Session with Kevin -
https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin

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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.lazaros
Kevin: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90/

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

LinkedIn ✍
Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/

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Show notes:
(2:14) Integrity Vs. Instant fame
(5:06) Shame and self-reflection
(9:21) Reverse engineering regret
(13:34) Becoming the hero you needed
(15:03) Meet your people. Chase your dreams. Level up your life with Next Level Group Coaching. https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/
(17:15) Self-respect behind closed doors
(22:19) The promise to stay virtuous
(26:03) Good choices, fulfilled life
(28:41) Outro

Send a text to Kevin and Alan!