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. Remember to subscribe and leave a review. Share your thoughts and insights. Get ready for an incredible conversation that will motivate and empower you. Let's dive in! 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/ Learn more about RocketLevel 🚀 What’s New? Check out below: https://www.partners.rocketlevel.com/affiliates/ https://rocketlevel.com/request-demo/ WEBSITE: https://rocketlevel.com CAREER: https://radius.theresumator.com LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocketlevel INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rocketlevel/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RocketLevel/