The Moment That Made Alan Lazaros Rebuild His Life

Alan Lazaros had the kind of life that looked great on paper. Degrees. Career success. A full calendar. But a head-on car accident at 26, just like the one that took his father’s life, stopped everything. In that moment, Alan realized he was living someone else’s idea of success.

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When Alan came face to face with mortality, he didn’t just survive – he decided to start over. We discussed the gap between self-belief and self-worth, the pressure to perform, and how we often build our identities on top of unhealed wounds. His story is a powerful example of what’s possible when we stop performing and start choosing who we want to become.

THREE things to think about

1. Your greatest pain might be the foundation for your most meaningful work.

2. Success can be a disguise for fear if you're chasing someone else’s dream.

3. Self-worth isn’t built by proving – it’s built by honoring who you already are.

TWO things to ask yourself

• What version of success am I chasing, and where did it come from?

• How would I show up differently if I believed I was already enough?

ONE thing to try this week

Write down three things that make you feel like you – not productive, not impressive, just fully yourself. Look for one moment each day to reconnect with those.

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– Matt

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