
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

Mar 29, 2021 • 14min
My Experience with Tourette's Syndrome
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Mar 25, 2021 • 29min
20. FOMO and ADHD
Do you, a loved one, or any of your employees struggle with time management, organization, or decision-making? Does impatience triggers disproportionate anger responses? These could all be signs and symptoms of ADHD. George Sachs, a clinical psychologist specializing in ADHD, discusses how this neuro-developmental disorder may present in the workplace and how it is strongly linked to FOMO.When you are hypersensitive to rejection and constantly seeking acceptance, you will inevitably lack the confidence in the decisions you make. Like FOMO, ADHD can make you feel like whatever it is that you are doing at the moment, isn’t enough and it could always be better, preventing you from being able to focus on your present life. George discusses the implications of this disorder that often impairs executive function, negatively impacting both personal and professional relationships. However, George also provides a path for diagnosis and to develop the strategies through behavioral interventions to manage ADHD and help overcome FOMO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 2021 • 12min
Patrick's Hot Take on Clubhouse, 2021's FOMOiest App
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Mar 18, 2021 • 35min
19. Can't We All Just Get Along?
What do a 22-year-old former venture capital intern and an 11-time Emmy-nominated filmmaker have in common? Political entrepreneurship. Manu Meel, CEO of BridgeUSA, and Mark Kassan, co-founder of A Starting Point (ASP), alongside actor Chris Evans, share how their organizations dedicate themselves to creating spaces and platforms to foster civic engagement and meaningful conversations across the political divide.BridgeUSA works with college campuses across the country to combat pessimistic political thinking by creating spaces to help students engage and connect while ASP is disrupting media by providing unbiased content about important political issues that allow users to form their own educated opinions. The bipartisan consumable content ASP curates helps to act as a launching pad for the conversations being had within BridgeUSA chapters throughout the country. By joining forces, these two organizations are investing in a future where democracy responds to the people and not just for the people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 2021 • 14min
Weird & Wild Feedback Stories
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Mar 11, 2021 • 35min
18. Hate Giving Feedback? Let's Fix that Now
Do you hate giving feedback? Are you afraid to hurt someone’s feelings, become the bad guy, or that they won’t be open to hearing it? That’s probably because you were never taught how to give effective feedback.Dr. Therese Huston, cognitive scientist and founding director of The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Seattle University, shares insights from her new book Let’s Talk: Making Effective Feedback Your Superpower to help identify the difference between effective and ineffective models so that any feedback you provide, negative or positive, will be constructive, meaningful, and clear.By applying these simple strategies, you will gain confidence in providing the most effective feedback for both you and your employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 2021 • 15min
Listener Mail: How to Pitch a VC
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Mar 4, 2021 • 35min
17. Vision Science: If You See Success Are You More Likely to Attain it?
Have you ever felt frustrated when trying to achieve a specific goal? Maybe you need to see success to achieve it. Dr. Emily Balcentis, Professor of Social Psychology at NYU, whose TED Talk has surpassed 4 million views, explains the biology-brain connection between what you see and what you can actually get done, also known as Vision Science. In her recent book, "Clearer, Closer, Better: How Successful People See the World," Emily provides insights into how highly successful people tend to see the world differently and how their methods can be replicated. One of the tactics is narrowing your focus of attention. Doing so makes goals start seeming more attainable. In return, it boosts your psychology, pumping confidence and gearing the body up to the challenge physiologically. To conclude the show, Emily expands on other useful strategies and provides practical suggestions to use these powerful tactics in your business and everyday life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 1, 2021 • 14min
Bucket List Basics
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Feb 25, 2021 • 37min
16. Die With Nothing Left on Your To-Do List
Consider this question: If you had only one day more to live, what would you do?That's what Ben Nemtim, keynote speaker and New York Times best-selling author of What Do You Want To Do Before You Die? asked himself in 2006 and that question was the start of a new journey.Ben recounts how a college project, The Buried Life, allowed him to answer that question by making a list of seemingly impossible goals and then going after them. In the process, he surprised himself by doing things like playing basketball with President Obama and having a beer with Prince Harry.Ben also provides practical advice for team leaders and how supporting your team members' bucket list can increase productivity and retain top performers in any business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices