# Minisode 8: Why Seeking Validation Is Killing Your Momentum

An episode of [Founder Diaries Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1877840448), 29 Jan 2026, 7:43.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/10d9577a8/podcast/play/114702355/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-28%2F417031636-44100-2-ec03a8a617e08.m4a

In this episode, we talk about why founders struggle to trust their own decisions, and how constantly seeking validation slows down execution, growth and impact.If you were given responsibility early in life, you might feel the need to overthink every move, ask multiple people for approval, or wait until something feels “perfect” before acting. But the truth is, clarity often comes after action.We explore:Why founders seek validation before making decisionsHow outsourcing responsibility protects you emotionally but costs you speedWhy money loves speed, not perfectionReal examples of founders who made “crazy” decisions that paid offHow trusting yourself helps you move faster and build with confidenceThis episode is a reminder that not everyone will understand your vision and that’s okay. Some ideas only make sense after they work.

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