What if everything you thought made you successful was actually holding you back?

At 26, Alan Lazaros was in a head-on collision — one that mirrored the accident that took his father's life when Alan was just 2. That crash forced him to stop, reflect, and rebuild his entire identity. In this episode, Alan shares the raw truth of what it's like to hit rock bottom and choose a new path forward.

We talk about shame, success, burnout, and the myth that achievement equals self-worth. This one's honest, vulnerable, and deeply motivating — especially for high achievers who feel stuck in the wrong version of success.

Guest Bio:

Alan Lazaros is the CEO and co-host of Next Level University, a global top 100 podcast with over 2,000 episodes in 170+ countries. After walking away from a thriving corporate career, he dedicated his life to helping others improve their health, wealth, love, and personal development through coaching, speaking, and practical tools for growth.

🔗 Connect with Alan:

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc

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🎯 Topics We Cover:

The collapse of identity and ego after trauma

Why high performers often feel empty inside

How Alan redefined achievement and built a values-aligned life

Post-traumatic growth vs. post-traumatic stress

The importance of dreaming real dreams — not just checking boxes

00:00 Intro

02:00 Alan's car accident and identity collapse

08:00 The 3 layers of ego

12:00 Fear of abandonment and perfectionism

19:00 Why he left corporate America

28:00 Rebuilding on purpose

36:00 Breathwork and healing

48:00 Dreaming again

55:00 Alan's message to his younger self

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