Are you growing because you chose to or because life left you no other option? In this Part 2 continuation of yesterday’s episode, Kevin and Alan break down how proactive growth and reactive growth shape your self-improvement, personal development, consistency, and decision-making. Drawing from thousands of episodes, years of data, and countless hours of coaching real people through real challenges, they explain why most individuals stay stuck in reactive patterns without realizing it. If you’ve ever wondered why your results stall or why progress feels unpredictable, this conversation clarifies the deeper structure behind sustained success. This is the strategic approach high performers rely on to stay capable, adaptable, and aligned long term. Learn more about: Join our Next Level University Monthly Masterclass , "The Top 5 Fundamentals of Business You Must Understand to Be Successful Long-Term." One hour. Real principles. Lasting breakthroughs https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tFWBZRzLQa6h0C6g1ysvZA#/registration Next Level Hope Foundation – GoFundMe donation link https://gofund.me/5c6abcf7f _______________________ 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.com 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:
[email protected] [email protected] LinkedIn: Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/ Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/ _______________________ Show notes: (1:57) Proactive capability versus reactive necessity (3:31) Why readiness is impossible without real-world exposure (4:38) Resourcefulness, humility, and learning in high-pressure seasons (7:56) How entitlement blocks opportunity and long-term success (9:34) The danger of becoming too expensive without upskilling (12:03) Skating to where the puck will be through long-term awareness (14:25) Updating belief systems to align attention and action (19:12) Building self-efficacy by taking educated risks (25:26) Identifying your growth style and becoming more optimal (27:45) Outro Send a text to Kevin and Alan! 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros Next 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.
