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In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros dig into the relationship between intelligence, grit, work ethic, and long-term success. Being smart can improve your strategy, but it cannot replace the ability to keep going when things get hard. Kevin and Alan break down why real growth requires both smart work and hard work, how talent can quietly hold you back, and why consistency matters even more when information is easier to access.
They also examine how success can make you less willing to tolerate discomfort. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of which strength you rely on most and what you need to build next. Build the strength your talent cannot replace.
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NLU is more than a podcast. From the Next Level Dreamliner to Group Coaching, we provide tools and communities to help you grow with more clarity, consistency, and accountability.
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Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/
Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/
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Show notes:
(1:37) Why you need hard and smart work
(4:13) Consistency requires grit
(6:15) When talent limits your potential
(10:12) Why grit matters more in the AI era
(12:22) Training yourself to do hard things
(15:30) When success makes you softer
(18:44) Identify the strength you need to build
(23:52) Learning to perform at your worst
(26:11) Outro
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