Listen "Leaning Into What Makes You Different And Unique with Alan Lazaros"
Episode Synopsis
Have you ever felt like you're too much or not enough? I sit down with Alan Lazaros, CEO of Next Level University, to explore the journey of self-acceptance and personal growth. Alan's story is one of resilience and transformation. From losing his father at age two to navigating a tumultuous childhood, he shares how adversity shaped his drive for success and work ethic. But success came at a cost - the fear of being seen for who he truly is.Alan's insights challenge us to look inward, become self-aware and become comfortable with all aspects of ourselves - the good, the bad, and the extraordinary. His message is clear: true fulfillment comes from owning who you are and improving from a place of self-acceptance. If you struggle with self-doubt, impostor syndrome or the fear of standing out, then listen to what Alan shares in this episode and decide that it's time to step into your authentic power and create the life you truly desire.The Power of Owning Your UniquenessWhy do some people fear being "too much" while others fear being "not enough"How to work from your strengths without dimming your lightThe importance of authenticity in personal and professional relationshipsOvercoming Childhood TraumasHow early experiences shape our beliefs and behaviorsThe impact of abandonment on future relationshipsTurning pain into motivation for successThe key moments in this episode are:00:07:38 - Self-Concept and Understanding Others00:11:09 - Personality Tests and Divergent Thinking00:13:19 - Exploring Personality Assessments00:21:19 - Overcoming childhood challenges00:23:28 - Impact of family trauma00:29:10 - How Drive Can Come from Pain00:33:21 - Struggles with Competence and Belonging00:41:04 - Embracing Uniqueness and Self-acceptanceConnect with Alan LazarosWebsitehttps://www.nextleveluniverse.com LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/alazaros88Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros Connect with Mike ForresterPodcast Websitehttps://LivingFearlessTodayPodcast.com Coaching Websitehttps://www.hicoachmike.com/ LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hicoachmike/ Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@hicoachmike Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hicoachmike Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hicoachmike
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