FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnis

Jay Shetty, author, podcaster, and former monk, shares his story and discusses his new book, “Think Like a Monk.” He speaks about the uncertain times we live in and how thinking like a monk - a calmer, clearer, and focused mind - can lead to greater happiness. This episode explores the differences between the “Monkey Mind” and the “Monk Mind,” how they relate to FOMO and FOBO, and how you can find autonomy and empowerment when you are decisive. Jay also shares some practical tips on how to create engaging social content that have garnered him hundreds of millions of views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last episode of the season, author and global affairs expert, Christian Busch, shares the results of 10 years of research into the art and science of luck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bestselling author Bruce Feiler discusses the research and philosophy behind his new book, "Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Essentialism, simply put, is living only for what really matters. Greg McKeown, author of the global bestseller "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less," discusses how to prioritize our time and energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrity party planner Bronson Van Wyck, founder of Van Wyck & Van Wyck event production and design agency, returns to the show to discuss how he pivoted his business to virtual events to survive in the socially distanced age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Kate Ryder started to raise funding for a pioneering healthcare app for women, the (mostly male) VCs didn't believe her idea was "big" enough. So Ryder turned to female investors and VCs with healthcare industry expertise to raise capital for Maven, which has served five million patients in 175 countries, since launching in 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political innovation activists Katherine Gehl and Michael Porter discuss innovative reforms that could increase competition and accountability in American politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political innovation activists Katherine Gehl and Michael Porter explain how America's two-party political system undermines the robust competition and accountability necessary for democracy to thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an age where we increasingly pass responsibility for our most important choices on to experts, trend analyst Vikram Mansharamani explains why cultivating the knowledge and skills of a generalist can help preserve our autonomy and self-determination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After working 90-hour weeks as a successful, serial entrepreneur, a battle with depression led TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie to reevaluate his life balance and, ultimately, create his newest startup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices