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What If Grit Isn’t Enough? The Missing Piece Men Don’t Talk About (Grit Part 2)
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What if grit isn’t enough? Here’s what men aren’t told about discipline that actually lasts.
In Part 2 of our Grit series, Tim sits down with Kevin Palmieri (Co-Founder of Next Level University, 2,100+ episodes, 1M+ plays) to break down the real difference between out-suffering everyone and building a life that doesn’t burn you out.
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Why this episode hits different for men:
The hidden cost of chasing success without fulfillment
How “out-suffering” can actually wreck your growth
Why community and self-empathy are the missing links in real discipline
The line between healthy struggle and toxic grinding
This isn’t about going soft; it’s about building strength that won’t break you.
What You’ll Learn (Timestamps)
Chapters:
00:00 Opening: What does sustainable grit actually mean?
06:40 Kevin’s story: Success that felt empty
15:10 Burnout & losing the joy in achievement
22:35 Men, stigma, and why we avoid asking for help
30:05 Discipline vs. self-empathy: Striking the balance
38:50 How community makes grit sustainable
45:20 Final reflections & fact-check
About Kevin Palmieri
Kevin Palmieri is the Co-Founder, CFO, and Co-Host of Next Level University—a top-100 self-improvement podcast reaching 150+ countries. His journey from chasing empty wins to building purpose-driven discipline has inspired men worldwide to rethink what real strength looks like.
Connect with Kevin:
- Next Level University Podcast
https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-university-podcast/
- Podcast Growth University
https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/podcast-growth-university/
- Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/
- LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri/
🔗 Want the full story?
www.americanmasculinity.com
Watch [Part 1 with Alan Lazaros] for the other side of grit: turning pain into unbreakable strength.
https://youtu.be/nHf0z5d6CSM
The American Masculinity Podcast™ is hosted by Timothy Wienecke — licensed psychotherapist, Air Force veteran, and men’s advocate.
Real conversations about masculinity, mental health, growth, and how men can show up better — as partners, leaders, and friends.
We focus on grounded tools, not yelling or clichés. If you have questions or want a tool for something you're wrestling with, leave a comment or send a message — your feedback shapes what we build next.
Note: While this doesn’t replace therapy, it might help you notice something worth exploring.
Chapters
1. Opening: What does sustainable grit actually mean? (00:00:00)
2. Kevin’s story: Success that felt empty (00:06:40)
3. Burnout & losing the joy in achievement (00:15:10)
4. Men, stigma, and why we avoid asking for help (00:22:35)
5. Discipline vs. self-empathy: Striking the balance (00:30:05)
6. How community makes grit sustainable (00:38:05)
7. Final reflections & fact-check (00:45:20)
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