
FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnis
FOMO Sapiens is the podcast for anyone who wants to make smarter decisions, take action, and thrive in an unpredictable world. Hosted by Patrick J. McGinnis—the guy who coined FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)—this show brings you insights from world-class entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders who’ve mastered the art of navigating uncertainty.Each episode is packed with real-world strategies, powerful stories, and actionable advice to help you cut through the noise, take control of your choices, and build a life you actually want—without the fear of missing out.Listen now and start making decisions on your own terms.
Latest episodes

Jun 30, 2022 • 40min
13. Outpacing the Competition with Jim Weber
Joining Brooks Running Company in 2001 as CEO, Jim Weber turned the small company around with a focused mission of providing inspired products and inspiring experiences that motivated people to keep running.With a goal to create value and content for runners, Weber’s leadership style and success at Brooks caught the eye of none other than Warren Buffet, whose Berkshire Hathaway went on to acquire the company in 2012. Weber shares insights from his new book, Running with Purpose: How Brooks Outpaced Goliath Competitors to Lead the Pack, how he got creative during the pandemic when the running business was sidelined, and what you can learn about business when you report to Warren Buffet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 2022 • 23min
FOMOndays: How to Train for A Marathon
This is FOMOnday, the snackable companion to FOMO Sapiens that starts your week with hot takes, life hacks, listener mail, and even some FOMO therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 2022 • 36min
12. Beat the Burnout Epidemic with Jennifer Moss
Long before the pandemic, Jennifer Moss was researching an epidemic, Burnout. In her new book The Burnout Epidemic, Jennifer explains the six root causes of Burnout, how it can manifest in different personality types, and offers solutions to quell the beast of Burnout. Relying on database insights, Moss explores the concepts of chronic stress, burnout, and happiness in terms of mental wellness. Moss argues that the onus for psychological fitness intervention falls on the employer to insure the emotional well-being and mental health of their employees. Moss shares management tools to help manage personal balance and professional boundaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 2022 • 22min
FOMOndays: How to Avoid Burnout
This is FOMOnday, the snackable companion to FOMO Sapiens that starts your week with hot takes, life hacks, listener mail, and even some FOMO therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 2022 • 39min
11. Radical Adaptability: Post Pandemic Lessons in Leadership with Keith Ferrazzi
In the face of a global pandemic, companies were forced to adapt to a new way of working that, as it turned out, often improved processes, communication, and outcomes. Keith Ferrazzi, author of Competing in the New World of Work, NYT bestselling writer discusses how to redesign your work to overcome the isolation in a post-pandemic world to build and grow together.Ferrazzi explains how companies that had fostered adaptability and flexibility were in a better position to transition and survive once the pandemic hit and shares how your company can plan and prepare for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 2022 • 22min
FOMOndays: How to Separate Fads From Trends
This is FOMOnday, the snackable companion to FOMO Sapiens that starts your week with hot takes, life hacks, listener mail, and even some FOMO therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 9, 2022 • 35min
10. Can Entrepreneurial Thinking Save Big Tech? Robert Reich & Jeremy Weinstein Think So.
How did a social scientist with a government background and an ethics professor who helped create the Giving Tuesday movement come to co-author about Big Tech and tech policies? Stanford University professors Jeremy Weinstein & Robert Reich explain how their observations and expertise led them to co-author System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and their perspective on how the industry can repair, improve, and be ethically regulated through progressive and up-to-date policies.Reich and Weinstein share their thoughts on tech entrepreneurialism, why so many new startups aren’t doing much to solve real-world problems, and how Big Tech can implement change that creates civic opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 6, 2022 • 22min
FOMOndays: How Not to Build an Evil Company
This is FOMOnday, the snackable companion to FOMO Sapiens that starts your week with hot takes, life hacks, listener mail, and even some FOMO therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 2, 2022 • 38min
9. From Startup to Grown Up: Coaching for Success with Alisa Cohn
Alisa Cohn consults with some of the world’s most recognized brands to help guide them through meaningful change by improving leadership and creating growth. Celebrated by the renowned Marshall Goldsmith as the #1 coach for startups, Cohn discusses her new book, From Startup to Grown Up: Grow Your Leadership to Grow Your Business, and how by developing true leadership skills startups can flourish. A well respected expert in her field, join Alisa Cohn as she shares industry insights on the coaching process and explains how to make the most out of any coaching experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2022 • 21min
FOMOndays: How to Find a Coach
This is FOMOnday, the snackable companion to FOMO Sapiens that starts your week with hot takes, life hacks, listener mail, and even some FOMO therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices