The Ali Kavousi Experience

Most people don’t fear failure—they fear judgment.

And because of that fear, they live a life that’s not even theirs.

They work jobs they hate. Stay silent. Play it safe.

All to impress people who don’t actually matter.

A palliative care nurse once documented the top regrets of people on their deathbeds.

The #1 regret?

“I wish I had the courage to live a life true to myself—not the life others expected of me.”

Let that sink in.

Thi...

Most people aren’t stuck; they’re scared.

Scared of being judged. Scared of failing. Scared of what someone else might think.

They don’t post. They don’t start. They don’t wear what they want. They don’t speak their truth.

Why? Because they care more about impressing strangers than living for themselves.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why fear of judgment controls your life

• How to stop living for other people

• The trap of trying to...

Your team doesn’t care unless you do.

This episode is a raw breakdown of startup management in the early days—when it’s just you, chaos, no money, and a team that needs direction. I share the mistakes, the painful truths, and how to stay sane when everyone around you is dropping the ball.

Topics covered:

– Time blindness and bad culture

– Why you MUST calendar everything

– Building accountability without micromanaging

– Why ownership mat...

In this special episode, I sit down with Reza Kavousi for a real, unfiltered conversation.

We talk about:

• The brutal reality of startups and founding a company

• Why being a CEO isn’t as sexy as people think

• How loneliness, chaos, and sacrifice come with the territory

• Why 9-5 isn’t a failure—and sometimes, it’s the smarter move

• The mental cost of chasing a dream no one sees but you

This is the side of entrepreneurship most people d...

Most people say “I don’t have time.”

What they really mean is — “I don’t know where my time goes.”

In this episode, I break down:

• How bad time management destroys your day

• Why you need to calendar every damn thing (yes, even grocery runs)

• How managers and founders become dictators without realizing it

• Why 5-minute tasks actually take 45 mins

• How to structure your energy and tasks smarter — not harder

This one is personal. It...

Everyone wants to be a founder. No one talks about what it really takes.

This episode is not motivational—it’s the f*cking reality:

• You’ll lose friends, break up, go broke

• You’ll work with no pay, no sleep, no support

• You’ll question yourself every day

• And most of the time, no one gives a sh*t

So why do we do it?

Because we’re crazy enough to love the pain.

Because we’re not in it for the salary—we’re in it for the mission.

If y...

Most people ruin their own life by constantly comparing themselves to others.

In this episode, I talk about:

• The toxic side of comparison and social media

• Why comparison creates depression and kills confidence

• How to build a healthy competition with yourself

• The dangers of regret and living in the past

• Why “live in the moment” doesn’t mean “be dumb about the future”

You don’t need to be the next Elon, Zuck, or billionai...

This is not a theory lesson. This is real startup work.

In this episode, I hit record on a live sales training with my support team, as we build our outbound sales strategy for TheList.

We go deep into:

• Cold calling mindset

• Rejection handling

• Real call scripts for restaurants

• How to open strong & keep them on the line

• Follow-up via SMS, WhatsApp & email

• Handling objections like “we already work with someone else”

I...

You’re still making fun of AI? Saying “Oh, that’s just ChatGPT”? Cool. You’re already behind.

In this episode, I go all in on why AI is the biggest shift since the internet—and how it’s already outperforming humans in almost everything.

I talk about:

• Why AI is my best employee

• Why it’ll soon be your most trusted advisor, partner & secret-keeper

• Why most people will miss the wave—again

• How to leverage AI before it’s too la...

You can’t lead, grow, or build anything real if you don’t understand people.

In this episode, I talk about the power of empathy—how it can change the way you lead your team, handle your relationships, and deal with everyday chaos. Whether you’re a founder or just someone trying to be better, this one’s for you.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why real leaders do the job before judging it

• How ego kills empathy

• Why understandi...

Sales is the most important skill—in business and in life.

You can have the best product, best team—but if you can’t sell, you’ll fail. Period.

And it’s not just business. Everyday life is sales.

Want that job? You’re selling yourself.

Want that girl’s number? You’re selling yourself.

People with less money and status win because they know how to talk, connect, and sell.

In this episode:

• Why sales is your #1 skill

• Why people fear sal...

Most startups fail—not because the idea is bad, but because founders waste time on the wrong things.

I lost 24 months to these mistakes. Here’s how you can avoid them:

• Get a technical co-founder if you can’t code.

• Don’t waste money on tools devs don’t actually need.

• Keep communication organized—WhatsApp, Slack, Jira, and email will destroy your workflow.

• Ignore time-wasting emails & meetings.

These are the bottlenecks tha...

Stress is literally killing your happiness, productivity, and life. But still, most people are terrified of making changes.

Hate your job? Quit. Toxic employee hurting your startup? Fire them. Bad relationship? Move on. The fear of change is holding you back from true happiness and success.

In this episode, I talk openly about why you shouldn’t fear change, why happiness should come first, and why taking action right now will transfo...

Having expectations will ruin your happiness and your success—period.

Nobody owes you anything. Not your friends, not your employees, not even your family. Expecting people to act how you want or waiting for others to make you happy is setting yourself up for disappointment.

If you want real happiness and success, you need to depend completely on yourself. Drop your expectations, take full responsibility, and watch how your life and ...

Hiring at an early-stage startup is a nightmare. No money. No brand. No stability. So why would anyone work for you?

The truth is, you can’t afford A-players, and even B and C players would rather take a safe job elsewhere. So how do you build a team when you have nothing to offer?

In this episode, I break down:

• How I used interns to build a startup from scratch.

• Why onboarding is not a one-week process—but a 12-24 months grind.

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Most people start a startup because they want to be a boss. They want the CEO title. They think it’s the fastest way to get rich. That’s why they fail.

A startup is a marathon, not a sprint. It takes years of struggle, leadership, and solving real problems. If you’re just after money, there are easier ways—crypto, dropshipping, flipping products. But if you want to build something real, something that solves problems and lasts, you ...

Everyone talks about success, but no one tells you the truth about the startup life.

It’s not just about building a business. It will cost you time, relationships, sleep, and maybe even your peace of mind. You will work 24/7. You will struggle. You will question if it’s worth it.

This episode is not about motivation. It’s about the real sacrifices no one talks about. If you are not ready for this life, don’t start. But if you are—lis...

You’re sabotaging your productivity, and you don’t even know it.

You eat healthy. You hit the gym. You grind 24/7. But you still feel like sh*t. Why? Because you’re ignoring sleep—the most underrated key to success.

If you wake up tired, moody, and drained, it’s not just bad luck. Your sleep routine is destroying your energy, focus, and work performance. Entrepreneurs, founders, and high performers know this: Good sleep = better deci...