In this episode of Soul Sparks, host Saima sits down with Alan Lazaros to unpack what it really takes to optimize your life for fulfillment, not just metrics and milestones. Alan breaks down fulfillment as an outcome of alignment with your highest self, not a destination you can hustle your way into. He explains why chasing status, social validation and shiny titles leaves so many high achievers feeling empty, and how to reorient your life around meaning, growth and contribution.
From the difference between the "real world" and the "social world" to using concepts like optimal stopping and the "drive to five" to avoid extremes, Alan shows how to architect a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. If you care about mental health, personal growth and building success that actually sustains you, this conversation gives you a clear, practical roadmap you can start applying now across work, relationships and self leadership.
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Alan Lazaros is a coach, speaker and co-founder of Next Level University, a global self-improvement platform built around holistic growth in health, wealth and love. After a near fatal car accident and deep personal loss, he rebuilt his life around one core question. How do you design a life that is both successful and deeply fulfilling. With more than 11,000 hours of coaching, training and podcasting experience, Alan works with clients worldwide to align their goals, habits and identity with meaningful long term outcomes instead of short term validation.
Key Takeaways:


Fulfillment is an effect, not a goal. It is the by-product of living in alignment with your highest self, doing meaningful work and consistently growing, not a finish line you can hit by chasing external success.


Work needs meaning, not just money. Whether you call it job, career or calling, the way you invest most of your waking hours will determine your mental health, emotional wellbeing and long term satisfaction.


Beware the pleasure trap. Quick hits of comfort and distraction feel good for a moment but erode self respect. Fulfillment comes from challenge, virtue and doing what is hard but aligned.


Life is a harmony of extremes. Discipline and compassion, logic and emotion, service and healthy selfishness. The goal is not choosing one side but learning to integrate both in a sustainable way.


Use the “optimal stopping” lens. There is always a point where more effort becomes counterproductive. Learning when to stop, pivot or recalibrate is a core part of mature decision making.


Real world over social world. The real world is who you are when no one is watching. The social world is the highlight reel. Long term mental health and true fulfillment require building from the inside out, not the outside in.


Connect with the Guest  :
Listeners can connect with Alan Lazaros and explore his work here.


Website and programs. Search for Next Level University Alan Lazaros


Podcast: Next Level University on major podcast platforms


Social media. Follow Alan on Instagram, LinkedIn and other platforms to learn more about his coaching, content and upcoming offers


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