Sally Kohn: The most important thing about this is learning how to say no, right? I do a lot of these, but I say no to the vast, vast majority. She says you have to be very rigorous and vigilant to make sure that you don't over commit. "I'm trying to tell you that you can design something that you're going to want to do and you'll love"
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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