2x Exited Tech Founder | Entrepreneurial Coach | TEDx Speaker | Reality TV Judge | Progressive | Avid Reader | Weird Food Lover | Future Mars Colonist
Tulsa, OK
Joined June 2009
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Alex Golimbievsky retweeted
There's a psychological trap with a name that explains why so many capable people never launch. It's called the preparedness paradox, and a Shopify survey found nearly 93% of aspiring founders feel completely ready to start their business, while a fraction of them actually do. 📉
Read that gap, because it's the whole story. Feeling ready was never the missing ingredient, and waiting to feel more ready just moves the finish line further away. The truth almost nobody says out loud is that readiness is a feeling you manufacture by starting, not a permission slip you receive before you're allowed to. Every additional month of "researching" is often just fear wearing a productivity costume. The founders who make it aren't the ones who felt more prepared. They're the ones who acted while still uncertain. You already feel ready. That was never the problem.
Alex Golimbievsky retweeted
I built my own personal AI agent called Nexus that runs on a pair of 4090s in my house. I let it review it's own source code for the first time and it was really cool to see what it appreciated and what it didn't like:
It’s live!
I'm excited (and nervous!) to share that my TEDx talk, The Secret Power of Loving, Brutal Honesty, is officially live on YouTube.
This message is super personal, born from one of the hardest conversations I’ve ever had, and what it taught me about real kindness, courage, and connection.
youtube.com/watch?v=LdkQRjMG…
Thank you all for cheering me on! Appreciate you all more than you know.
The Power of Delegation: I learned the hard way that trying to do it all leads to burnout. By empowering others, I freed myself to focus on the big picture.
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Create Magic Margin: Schedule downtime to be with family or friends. This margin is where creativity and energy are born.
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Family Comes First: Evaluate new opportunities against your life goals. Success shouldn’t come at the cost of what truly matters.
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“Urgent” doesn’t always mean “important.” Set up mechanisms to keep pushing forward on important projects, even when other priorities arise.
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Leadership isn’t just a title; it’s an investment in your energy. Recharge, refocus, and lead with intention every day.
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Speed is a competitive advantage. Make it a priority to learn faster, execute better, and adapt quicker than the competition.
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Lead with stories that are as real as the journey itself. Share what you’re learning, where you’ve stumbled, and how you’re improving.
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Looking for a mentor? Be bold—reach out to someone you admire and respect. Authentic connections often start with a simple message of appreciation.
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Move from being a task manager to an outcome leader. Align your team’s roles with your biggest priorities to keep everyone moving forward.
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Long-term mentorships evolve. The mentor who helps you in one chapter might not be the same for the next, and that’s okay. Seek out the right fit for now.
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Agility means embracing imperfection. Launch, gather feedback, and iterate. Don’t let perfection hold you back from learning fast.
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Customers want solutions, not sales pitches. Show you understand their problem better than anyone else, and the sale follows naturally.
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A good delegation system isn’t about dumping tasks. It’s about knowing your team’s strengths and giving them responsibilities that build toward strategic goals.
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I remind my team regularly: You’re safe to take risks here. When people know they won’t be punished for mistakes, they take bigger, bolder steps toward growth.
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Evaluate Time ROI: Measure each activity’s ROI. Focus on the ones that build your energy and compound over time.
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If you can’t find a mentor in person, look for books, podcasts, or online groups. Learning from experts is more accessible now than ever.
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