In this powerful episode of Sheila's Take, host Sheila Dunbar sits down with Alan Lazaros, founder and CEO of Next Level University. Alan shares his transformative journey from experiencing profound loss at a young age and surviving a near-fatal car accident to becoming a globally recognized personal development coach and podcaster. They discuss the importance of aligning external success with internal fulfillment, the holistic approach to self-improvement, and how to achieve health, wealth, and love in life. Join Sheila and Alan for an inspiring conversation that explores how life's greatest challenges can become our greatest gifts. Episode Highlights: Alan reveals how his near-fatal car accident became the catalyst for complete life transformation Discover why checking all the boxes of external success left Alan feeling empty inside Learn the powerful framework for aligning your achievements with your authentic self Explore the evolution from chasing material wealth to embracing holistic fulfillment Unpack Alan's three essential pillars: health, wealth, and love as the foundation for true success Understand how childhood trauma shaped Alan's drive and how he transformed these responses Get exclusive access to Alan's "Star Diagram" exercise for uncovering your core purpose Hear Alan's refreshingly honest take on why real personal development isn't always comfortable Learn the life-changing existential questions Alan uses with clients to create breakthrough clarity Be inspired by how gratitude practices and service to others completed Alan's journey to fulfillment Episode Timeline: 00:00 Introduction to Sheila's Take00:35 Life-Altering Moments and Today's Guest02:28 Alan Lazaros' Early Life and Tragic Loss05:37 The Turning Point: Alan's Car Accident11:25 Redefining Success and Personal Growth15:57 Holistic Self-Improvement: Health, Wealth, and Love17:02 Defining Health, Wealth, and Love17:49 Achieving Top 1% in Health, Wealth, and Love18:08 From Personal Crisis to Global Company18:54 Finding Your Purpose and Potential20:09 Turning Passion into Purpose and Profit20:49 The No BS Approach to Personal Development23:13 Existential Questions and Self-Discovery24:20 Decoding Greatness and Learning from Mentors25:05 Lightning Round: Quickfire Questions27:39 Gratitude and Final Thoughts Connect with Alan: Next Level University   🔔 **Subscribe** to Sheila's Take for more inspiring interviews and discussions! Hit that [LIKE 👍] button if you find our content valuable!   📢 **Connect with Us:** **Instagram:** **Youtube:** Facebook: **To be a guest **