The Greg McKeown Podcast

8. What's Essential: The #1 Reason We Struggle with FOMO with Patrick McGinnis

Jul 20, 2020

Patrick McGinnis, the creator of FOMO and a venture capitalist, joins the conversation to explore the pervasive anxiety of missing out. He traces FOMO's roots from survival instincts to its surge in the social media age. The discussion uncovers the balance between digital connectivity and mental health, advocating for the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO) as a powerful antidote. McGinnis shares strategies for making intentional choices, reclaiming personal agency, and navigating decision-making to cultivate a more fulfilling life.

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The Best Practical Methods for Overcoming or Managing FOMO

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How to Deal With FOMO

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The Power of Integration

01:15

The Importance of Gratitude in FOBO

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Intro

3min

The Evolution of FOMO

6min

Navigating Phone Dependency and Embracing JOMO

2min

Embracing JOMO to Combat FOMO

19min

Life as a Prototype: Journey of Growth

11min

Reclaiming Personal Agency

6min

Empowering Choices: Navigating Freedom and Commitment

10min

Navigating FOMO and FOBO: Designing a Meaningful Life

2min

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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