Episode 32: From Rock Bottom to Next Level Success: Insights from Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University

Are you ready to rise from rock bottom to the next level of success? The G.E.M. Series Podcast brings you Kevin Palmieri, the CFO, Founder, and Co-host of the "Next Level University" Podcast. Growing up in Massachusetts, he had dreams of becoming a professional athlete. However, after securing a high-paying job, he found himself deeply unfulfilled and even contemplated suicide. During this rock bottom moment, Kevin discovered the power of podcasting and holistic self-improvement.

Now, years later, Kevin's podcast is topping the charts with his Podcast "Next Level University". Together with his co-host, they impact hundreds of thousands of people across more than 125 countries. He shares his remarkable story with our Host Blake Chapman, discussing the importance of finding balance, taking risks, and seeking feedback. Kevin also transfers the power of creating a movement that can positively impact the lives of countless people.

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Key Takeaways

00:00:00 What is The G.E.M. Series

00:00:53 Who is Kevin Palmieri

00:02:44 Kevin's life before podcasting

00:04:08 Characterizing his 20s

00:06:05 His passion for podcasts

00:09:04 Funny childhood memories

00:10:25 Balancing Growth and Normality

00:11:33 How Kevin schedules for the week

00:13:01 Prioritizing according to goals

00:16:20 Kevin’s Relationship with Failure

00:18:40 The Power of Self-Awareness

00:20:48 2 Reasons Why People Fail

00:23:30 Why being delusional is OK

00:25:14 The Journey of Self-Discovery

00:27:40 The Start of his Podcast Journey

00:32:43 Seeing Traction in the Business

00:35:01 Creating a Movement

00:37:43 The Power of 1% Improvements

00:40:26 Where Kevin learns his knowledge

00:42:24 Kevin’s upcoming plans

00:45:38 His advice for the listeners

00:48:13 Favorite thing about podcasting

00:49:18 Where to keep up with Kevin

Quotes

00:04:58 “The hardest work is the internal work.” - Blake Chapman

00:14:39 “If you want to really simplify it, just never make priorities plural.” - Blake Chapman

00:19:22 “If I'm super responsive to my wins, I'm also potentially going to be super responsive to my losses.” - Kevin Palmieri

00:26:38 “The level of feedback you seek should be accurate to the level of feedback you can handle.” - Kevin Palmieri

00:31:51 “In retrospect, sometimes the adversity is the advantage.” - Kevin Palmieri

00:37:58 “We tend to underestimate where we can go in 10 years and overcomplicate the amount of growth we should have on a daily basis.” - Kevin Palmieri

00:38:49 “It's not about what you do necessarily day to day. It's about how long you can do what you're doing day to day” - Kevin Palmieri

00:45:55 “Success makes things harder, not easier.” - Kevin Palmieri

Resources and Links

Next Level University Podcast https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-university-podcast/

Hill-Man Morning Show Audio https://www.audacy.com/podcast/hill-man-morning-show-audio-eaa84

“Atomic Habits” - James Clear https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299

“The Compound Effect” - Darren Hardy https://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X

MIT's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFe-pfe0a9bDvWy74Jd7vFg

The Mundanity of Excellence https://www.scribd.com/doc/2926754/The-Mundanity-of-Excellence

Connect with Kevin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160

https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/

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

https://www.buzzsprout.com/742955/share

https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-university-podcast/

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