#1433 - Rock Bottom Has A Basement… Alan Interviews Kevin On The Darkest Time In His Life

We've all wrestled with insecurities and doubt, haven't we? Those nagging voices in our heads that question our worth, our abilities, and our dreams. In this episode, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros talk about Kevin's journey, insecurities, and how they've shaped him and his road to success. Alan interviews Kevin about his insecurities in the different stages of his life, and how he navigated the challenges that came his way. Kevin shares his rise and fall in his career and how he bounced back from rock bottom to be where he is now. They stress the significance of striking a balance between success and character development and the empowering effect of self-belief in goal attainment. <br/><br/>Links mentioned:<br/>Connect with them on Instagram 📷<br/>Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/   <br/>Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/   <br/>______________________ Website 💻  http://www.nextleveluniverse.com   The best way to track your habits is here! Download the app: Optimal - https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/optimal/   _______________________Any of these communities or resources are FREE to join and consumeNext 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-  Next Level Monthly Meetup:  https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/   _________________<br/><br/>We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email<br/><br/>Instagram 📷<br/>Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/<br/>Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/<br/><br/>Email 💬<br/>Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com<br/>Alan@nextleveluniverse.com__________________<br/><br/>Show notes:<br/>[4:13] Kevin's story from the frame of insecurity<br/>[12:04] How Kevin combatted insecurity in high school<br/>[14:50] Insecurity while working at a gas station<br/>[19:35] Training at the fire academy<br/>[23:51] Rebecca praises Alan's coaching and the effectiveness of the Peak Performance Tracker in keeping her consistent and moving toward her goals<br/>[25:05] Finding his next job at a job fair<br/>[29:30] His insecurity at his new career<br/>[33:06] Overcoming insecurity<br/>[35:52] The moment he quit his high-paying job<br/>[38:58] Feeling like a loser after about a year as a podcaster<br/>[46:53] Outro<br/><br/>