

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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Oct 21, 2021 • 34min
5. Getting Human with Jason Karp
Jason Karp explains his departure from managing a $4B hedge fund to founding HumanCo, a mission-driven company focusing on healthy living and sustainability for all. After a life-changing medical diagnosis, Jason dove into the concept of true healthy living, from changing his work and rest hours to choosing the healthiest foods to fuel his body, Jason was able to completely recover all aspects of his health while gaining a new understanding of wellness. Jason didn’t just change his lifestyle, he changed his investing style, deciding to invest in the brands that promote a healthy and sustainable human experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2021 • 17min
FOMOndays: How to be a More Creative Thinker
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 14, 2021 • 35min
4. Master the Long Game with Dorie Clark
What do you do when your passion doesn’t result in success? When you fail to shift focus or set meaningful intentions? You play the long game.Dorie Clark, celebrated speaker, consultant, entrepreneur, and author joins us to discuss her latest book The Long Game: How to be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World. Discussing when and how to shift focus, Dorie explains how to evaluate market needs, focus strategy, and optimize for interest to maximize success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2021 • 15min
FOMOndays: How an NFT Can Save a Life
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 7, 2021 • 36min
3. Chris Hutchins Reveals All the Hacks
Have you been looking for new hacks to optimize your life, work, and travel? This week our guest Chris Hutchins, host of All the Hacks reveals some of his expert financial, travel, and shopping hacks and talks about his own struggles with FOBO and optimization. Patrick and Chris also discuss the ethical line between hacks and deception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 2021 • 15min
FOMOndays: FOMO Venture Capital & Willy Wonka
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

Sep 30, 2021 • 34min
2. Ian Schrager on Creativity and Disobedience
We’re back for the second half of the season premiere interview with the legendary Ian Schrager, who has been innovating in the hospitality industry since the 1970s. In this episode, Ian talks about his newest hotel projects, EDITION and PUBLIC and Ian shares the secrets of his creative process. Plus, we answer listener-submitted questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 2021 • 15min
FOMOndays: How to Escape the Trough
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

Sep 23, 2021 • 33min
1. How Ian Schrager Generates FOMO
For over 5 decades, since the 70s, Ian Schrager has achieved international recognition for concepts that have revolutionized the entertainment, hospitality, food and beverage, retail and residential industries. Few people, if any, have had the impact on popular culture that Ian Schrager has. He was the creator of Studio 54 and then invented the boutique hotel category. In today’s episode of FOMO Sapiens, Schrager reveals how he continues to create FOMO all these years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2021 • 15min
And We're Back! Here's What's on Tap.
Join Patrick each Monday to go deeper on all things FOMO Sapiens, including thoughts on last week’s episode, practical advice, current events, and listener mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices