How to Overcome FOMO

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FOMO is the perception that there's something better up there than what you're doing right now. It can be a counterproductive but yet convenient form of procrastination. To overcome your FOMO, attack it at its core and do some due diligence before making any decisions. You have to ask yourself: Is this real or is it all in my head? And so getting into a strategy of due diligence, uncovering facts doesn't always look great on the surface.

Patrick McGinnis, creator of the term FOMO, and Greg discuss the anxiety we all sometimes feel, globally known as the fear of missing out. From its roots as a biological response to a term amplified in culture through social media, this episode helps us to understand how to combat this feeling through practical decision making, prioritizing what is essential, and turning FOMO into a positive mindset.

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