Everyone wishes they were living their dream life, but few are willing to take the risk of making it happen. Instead, they keep wishing and hoping but eventually discover life has passed them by and their dreams remain unfulfilled. Many who do try are derailed by obstacles. But what if you could turn obstacles into superpowers? What if you committed to becoming the hero of your own story?
In Level Up, author Alvaro Nuñez Alfaro shares the story of his journey to achieve the dream life he envisioned from a young age. Although only in his late twenties, Alvaro is a world traveler, skydiver, helicopter pilot, Ironman athlete, and conference speaker with more than a million followers on social media. He is also an innovator and influencer in real estate through his business, Super Luxury Group. As a firm believer in everyone having the capacity to achieve their dreams, Alvaro shares the tools, methods, and practices that keep him reaching new heights and living an extraordinary life, hoping it will both inspire and empower others to go after their own dreams.
Success never comes easy. There’s always a price to pay. In his debut book Level Up, Alvaro Nunez, founder and CEO of Super Luxury Group chronicles how he channelled pain and heartbreak to become a successful Entrepreneur of a multimillion dollar real estate company. From Growing up in a small town in Madrid, Spain, to moving to the Sunshine State of Miami Florida, Alvaro shares the secrets behind building his property empire and achieving what many would consider The American Dream!
Audiobook Review: This book is written by a young Spanish man who makes you feel you've barely attained anything in your life because he has done so much in his relatively short (28-year) one. In fact, listening to much of his discussion of the ups and downs of his life made me feel exhausted! I can't imagine having so much going on in my life and having done so much, especially by his age. Most of this book did really feel like a recitation of what he has done to get where he is; he doesn’t share how this could apply to “leveling up” your life. In the first chapters, you don't get any sense of the lessons he's trying to share that you could use in your own life. That's often the major pitfall in books like this: it’s more about the author than the reader. That’s fine if the book is billed as a biography, but less good if it’s supposed to be a self-help book. More toward the end of the book, the author discusses how you can “level up” different aspects of your life; again, he didn’t form the connections between these suggestions and his experience. I like how he's included a PDF with the audiobook that provides a 5-page list of actionable things you can do to “level up” your life. I wish this PDF were a little longer and more detailed so it could be truly useful. So much is gone over in the book that it would have been nice to have a hard copy of more than just this list. Language usage in this audiobook is a bit rough, but the author narrates it himself, so it feels like he is simply talking to you about his experiences and insights. That smooths over the English language issues, though I imagine the book this is based on could have been smoother if a native English speaker had edited it. This book certainly contains some nuggets here, but you will have to work hard to mine them, as so many are buried within the stories, but the author doesn't draw parallels to how you can apply them. You'll have to do that work yourself to determine if there’s much that speaks to you. Certainly print out the PDF, as he does give you many things to consider.
2.5 overall stars
I received a promo code for this audiobook, but that did not affect my review.
"Level Up" by Alvaro Nuñez Alfaro is a compelling and inspirational guide for anyone looking to transform their life and achieve their dreams. Unlike many motivational books that often draw on the experiences of older individuals reflecting on their past, "Level Up" stands out by showcasing the recent journey of a young lad. The book is more than just a recount of Alvaro's achievements; it intend to be a manual filled with practical tools, methods, and practices that have driven his perceived success. Alvaro emphasizes the importance of turning obstacles into superpowers and committing to being the hero of one's own story. He shares personal anecdotes and actionable strategies to help readers define their vision, understand their motivations, and continuously improve in all aspects of life.
One of the book's most impactful stories is a generational tale passed down from Alvaro's grandfather, illustrating the importance of aiming for seemingly impossible goals to strengthen one's resolve and capabilities. This philosophy is central to "Level Up," encouraging readers to dream bigger and strive for excellence, regardless of the challenges they face.
Level Up: Turning Your Obstacles into Superpowers is an excellent tool designed for self introspection as well as a great guide to implement an action plan to “level up”. Alvaro’s story is beyond inspiring. It would have been refreshing to read that he attributes overcoming and becoming better to God. However, I see how people want to keep self-help books neutral. Being a believer, the structure provided in this book is still quite applicable as it generates introspection with a level of gratitude and humility. Spend time with this book, be prepared to write things down as you go, taking time to perform the exercises at the end of some chapters. Alvaro, I knew when I first read about your business partner I was saying to myself “NO! Don’t!” Also my heart hurt when your finacè acted the way she did! Great read…I highly highly recommend!
I picked up this book when I really needed the pick me up. My company that ive spent 8 years building seems to be crashing around me. (Dropping from 70k months consistently for 3 years down to 20k months in just 3 short months) There are a number of reasons for this, not the least of which is my ex husband and his antics and lawsuits. I started to feel truly depressed and defeated. Reading this story I was reminded how much worse it can be. It's only money. I've proven I could do it once and I can do it again. Lifes full of obstacles, its what we do with them that matters most. Ty Alvero for writing this book and sharing your story with the world! You helped bring this girl from depression to determination in 2 short days. Xoxo
"Level Up: Turning Your Obstacles into Superpowers" is an inspiring read that will empower readers to transform their hurdles into stepping stones. The author's personal disastrous anecdotes and his courage and resilience truly impressibly foster a powerful shift in perspective. This book promotes self-growth and reflection as well as energy and passion that are required in having a successful, but more importantly happy and meaningful life. It is engaging, empathetic and has invaluable lessons. It is an essential guide to personal transformation for anyone seeking to turn their life's challenges into a source of strength and purpose. Read this.
I never expected to read a self help book in two days. But this one was a page turner, and I could not put it down. Mr. Alfaro has an engaging style and gives enough tips and check lists to motivate one. It was absolutely wonderful and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to find ways to motiate themselves to work on their dreams and themselves. It was especially refrshing to find that he considers living ethically and with kindness so important. That is definitely not something you run across every day.
Wow! what a story. I really enjoyed Level up. I enjoyed the author's autobiography and his unique perspective on problem-solving.. This well-written book offers useful tricks and habits to help build success in all aspects of life. The author has proven that with the right attitude, working hard and working smart, anything can be achieved. This book is a must read in the self help space and a really interesting story follow.
The fact that the author has described his struggles in a very nicely appealing way makes this book great source of inspiration for other. He has addressed the main hurdles and procrastinations in achieving any goals in our lives, and he nicely leads the reader's mind to overcome those hurdles and achieve their goals. Really enjoyed reading it.
Alvaro sets a nice tempo through out his book. This book gives out tools for success and keys to drive your life where ever you want it to go! A good read and plenty of nuggets of knowledge for all levels. I will be implementing what I’ve learned from his book and you will be seeing me leveling up!
This is an amazing book, I'm going to read it again. Great advice, really sets the stage for you to level up as the title describes. Has some gold mine life tips, that are eye opening and easily achieved with just your own personal effort and will power. The knowledge you gain is invaluable, Highly Recommended.
This book is a must read. Alfaro adds step by step ideas on how to turn obstacles into superpowers. Each chapter includes real life stories and recommended to-dos. I have personally included several techniques into my every day life and they work! If you want to increase your results you owe it to yourself to buy this book
This book does a great job of bringing your focus into an organized mind, and using that to keep focus on what you may want to accomplish. It also has the power of story which I very much appreciate!
Such an inspirational book. So much ideas and stories to keep the reading interesting and exciting. I have read quite a number of books in this subject and this one really stand out. Love it!
Interesting read and very ambitious man. His personal life story is engaging with triumphs over hardships. His lifestyle is extreme and one several would envy. Advice is good.
I enjoyed this book and hearing his story, love his accent too. I didn’t hear anything new, because I have read a lot of self development books and been to a lot of work seminars. However, it is always good to hear it again and recommit to level up in a new way.