In this episode of Sheila's Take, host Sheila Dunbar sits down with Alan Lazarus, founder and CEO of Next Level University. Alan shares his powerful life story, beginning with the loss of his father at age two and navigating a traumatic car accident in his twenties that transformed his life. Despite significant early success, Alan felt unfulfilled until he discovered his true calling in personal development and business coaching. Join Sheila and Alan as they dive deep into the real meaning of success, aligning external accomplishments with internal fulfillment, and the no-BS approach to self-improvement. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about overcoming challenges, redefining success, and the importance of health, wealth, and love in living a fulfilling life.
Episode Highlights:
✅ Alan shares how losing his father at age 2 shaped his early drive for achievement
✅ Discover the life-changing car accident that forced Alan to question everything
✅ Learn why external success left Alan feeling empty despite "checking all the boxes"
✅ Explore Alan's powerful framework for health, wealth, and love alignment
✅ Get practical strategies for investing in yourself across all life dimensions
✅ Hear how Alan transformed personal crisis into a global coaching company
✅ Learn the exact journaling questions Alan uses to help clients find clarity
✅ Discover Alan's no-nonsense approach to personal development that actually works
✅ Find out which daily habits and routines helped Alan achieve sustainable success
✅ Take away powerful gratitude practices to implement in your own life journey
00:00 Facing Unfulfilled Potential
00:55 Welcome to Sheila's Take
01:28 Introducing Alan Lazarus
03:48 Alan's Early Life and Family Struggles
05:58 From Abundance to Humble Beginnings
07:29 The Car Accident That Changed Everything
08:56 Redefining Success and Fulfillment
13:28 Holistic Self-Improvement
14:56 Investing in Health, Wealth, and Love
15:39 From Personal Crisis to Global Company
16:26 Finding Clarity and Purpose
17:41 Turning Passion into Profit
18:20 The No BS Approach to Personal Development
20:44 Existential Questions and Journaling
21:51 Decoding Greatness and Learning from Mentors
22:36 Lightning Round: Quickfire Questions
25:11 Gratitude and Final Thoughts
Keywords:
✅ Personal development
✅ Success redefined
✅ Overcoming trauma
✅ Life transformation
✅ Health wealth love
✅ Finding purpose
✅ Mindset coaching
✅ Alan Lazarus
✅ Next Level University
✅ Sheila's Take podcast
✅ Existential journaling
✅ Achievement vs fulfillment
✅ Life purpose
✅ Personal growth journey
✅ Self-improvement
To Connect with Alan:
https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/
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