#313: How to Find Fulfillment; The Secret to Lasting Happiness with Alan Lazaros
Alan Lazaros shares his journey from adversity to success and the importance of self-improvement.
He discusses the difference between pleasure and fulfillment and the need to align with meaningful goals. Alan emphasizes the importance of knowledge, alignment, and optimization in achieving fulfillment and personal growth.
Takeaways
- Self-improvement is a journey that requires aligning with meaningful goals and focusing on personal growth.
- Pleasure is short-term gratification, while fulfillment comes from aligning with core values and pursuing meaningful goals.
- Optimization involves making choices that align with your goals and values, and it requires prioritizing and focusing on what is most important.
- Knowledge, alignment, and optimization are key habits for achieving optimal performance and fulfillment. Measure and focus on the right things to determine where to invest time, effort, and money.
- Align your life with your dreams and make decisions based on fulfillment rather than regret. Show up for your highest self by embracing courage and facing your fears.
Learn more about Alan Lazaros:
https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/business-consulting/
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:31 Discussing Self-Discipline
03:23 Alan's Early Life and Family Background
05:08 The Turning Point
07:02 Academic Achievements and Early Career
09:12 The Car Accident That Changed Everything
12:38 From External Success to Internal Fulfillment
16:05 The Journey into Self-Improvement
23:21 Pleasure vs. Fulfillment
28:59 Core Values and Optimizing Life
33:54 Navigating Overwhelm and Fulfillment
34:31 The Role of Fulfillment and Regret
35:05 Balancing Strengths and Weaknesses
37:09 Social Courage and Personal Growth
41:32 Connecting with Alan Lazarus
43:21 Rapid Fire Questions
52:21 Final Thoughts
