About this episode

The episode discusses the hidden risks of self-belief in personal growth, emphasizing the importance of empathy and the struggle behind confidence.

In today’s episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros unpack a hidden risk of personal growth: when self-belief becomes so strong that it starts to lose empathy. Kevin speaks from the memory of doubt, low belief, and rock bottom, while Alan brings the perspective of coaching, leadership, and high internal certainty. This episode challenges the way people talk about responsibility, confidence, anxiety, and skill-building when they forget what struggle feels like. ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Kevin Palmieri, Alan Lazaros

Topics covered

• self-belief
• empathy
• personal growth
• responsibility
• confidence
• anxiety
• skill-building

Keywords

• self-belief
• empathy
• personal growth
• confidence
• anxiety
• responsibility
• skill-building

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