

FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnis
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.
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Nov 25, 2021 • 33min
Diversify And Thrive With Sami Gayle
You may have seen her as a little girl on Broadway or recognize her from your favorite Friday night show Blue Bloods, but Sami Gayle is more than just an actress! Singer, producer, activist, and investor, Sami has managed to seamlessly diversify both her portfolio and her career, and, in this all-new episode, she shares her long-term cost averaging approach to investment success in what she calls “an irrational market.” After the financial crisis of 2008 left her future in the entertainment industry uncertain, Sami has always strived to protect herself professionally and financially. The fear of potentially having to give up her dream at such a formative age stuck with Sami and provided her with the determination to provide herself with as many diversified endeavors as possible.Driven to make equity investments in projects and companies in which she is passionate, Sami shares how smart investing allows her to develop and support personal projects from political activism to producing and starring in films like Netflix’s Candy Jar, controlling both her creative and financial future and security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2021 • 15min
FOMOndays: Hot Takes on Theranos
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

Nov 18, 2021 • 35min
9. Living with Integrity: Martha Beck
Harvard-educated sociologist, life coach, and author Martha Beck joins to discuss the tenets of her new book The Way of Integrity and how learning to live in the present moment will be key to building a life to live for. Martha, an internationally renowned life coach and regular contributor to Oprah’s “O Magazine,” explains her latest book, the importance of structural integrity in one’s life, and its role in how we experience joy. Martha also shares her expert insight on the post-pandemic phenomenon, The Great Resignation, and how exponential change is changing exponentially. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2021 • 17min
FOMOndays: Hot Takes on HyperIce
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

Nov 11, 2021 • 36min
8. Unexpected Entrepreneurship with Hyperice's Anthony Katz
Anthony Katz, founder of recovery technology company Hyperice, discusses his evolution from education to entrepreneur. From tinkering with neoprene and ice in his off time in search of a more therapeutic and effective recovery system to getting his products under the seats of every player in the NBA, Anthony explains his unexpected journey.Driven to solve a problem facing every athlete from intramural leagues to professional associations, Anthony shares how his connections, experience, and determination led to establishing an elite client base like Bryant and LeBron James but also attracted the likes of Chris Paul, Doc Rivers, and Naomi Osaka to invest in his now $700M company.More at https://www.fomosapiens.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 8, 2021 • 15min
FOMOndays: Are You a Grinder?
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

Nov 4, 2021 • 35min
7. Prompts & Practices for Success with Marc Champagne
How do you know which questions to ask yourself to make sure you are aligned with your goals? Author, speaker, and celebrated podcast host Marc Champagne discusses his new book Personal Socrates and how to identify the important questions to ask for success, growth, and mental fitness. Host of the top-ranked podcast Behind the Human, Marc discusses leaving a successful corporate career in order to launch a journaling app, deleting it, and starting over with a new perspective anchored in ancient wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 1, 2021 • 16min
FOMOndays: Crazy TikTok Stories
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

Oct 28, 2021 • 35min
6. News Not Noise with Jessica Yellin
Jessica Yellin, Emmy, Gracie, and Peabody award-winning journalist, discusses how the competition for viewership in the internet age of instant information forced her to re-evaluate her approach. If she wanted her work to align with her intention, to explain the news and not just report the noise, Jessica had to pivot and find a new way.Launching her business, News Not Noise, on Instagram, Jessica has gained over half a million followers who rely on her to deliver trusted insight, relying on experts rather than pundits, reporting on the facts and not the clickbait. Jessica explains how embracing an entrepreneurial mindset allowed her to amplify her journalistic voice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 2021 • 13min
FOMOndays: LOL, Ha, & Launching Patreon
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