#11 - The Suck, the Struggle, and the Success: Marcus’s Journey with Kevin Palmieri
What if everything you’ve heard about success tells only half the story? In this special episode, producer and friend Kevin Palmieri flips the script, interviewing Marcus on perseverance, self-awareness, and leadership secrets. Together, they discuss personal growth, balancing emotion with logic, and building systems to stay on track. From finding your tribe to navigating life’s intensity, this episode offers fresh perspectives and actionable insights that will inspire you to redefine success.
Kevin Palmieri co-founded and co-hosts Next Level University, a top-rated self-improvement podcast. He shares actionable insights on mindset, fitness, and personal development, drawing from years of experience and a passion for helping others optimize their lives.
How to connect with Kevin Palmieri:
Website: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.comneverquitkid/
Email: kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Episode highlights:
(1:43) Marcus defines his life philosophy in one sentence
(3:25) Leadership through listening and emotional intelligence
(4:50) Balancing preparation and action, following your bliss
(9:35) Building connections and evolving perspectives
(17:01) Law of attraction and luck
(21:31) Meeting your hero
(25:55) What your younger self would think of you today
(31:11) Navigating success, endurance, communication style, and emotional intelligence
(35:06) Top three attributes for success
(38:35) Exploring influential books and self-improvement
(45:55) Kevin’s advice on podcast longevity and success
(52:54) Outro
Connect with Marcus
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-arredondo/
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/cus
Scales of Success
- Website: scalesofsuccesspodcast.com
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/scalesofsuccess
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scalesofsuccesspod/
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scalesofsuccess
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ScalesofSuccess
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