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.
Episodes
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Dec 19, 2019 • 38min
Season 3 Finale: How FOMO Was Created
Fifteen years ago, while host Patrick McGinnis was a student at Harvard Business School, he wrote a column for the student newspaper about his observation that the student body’s social schedules were driven by two forces: The Fear of Missing Out and the Fear of a Better Option -- or FOMO and FOBO, for short. Then McGinnis graduated, started his career, and mostly forgot about it -- until a reporter looking into FOMO’s origins tracked it back to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2019 • 39min
11. Everyone Wants To Be in VC, But No One Wants To Lose Money with Beth Ferreira
Beth Ferreira has been involved in venture investment in some of the most exciting startups in recent history, both as a venture capitalist and an early employee. She shares her experience managing the risks and rewards of investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 5, 2019 • 39min
10. Swipe Right: How Meredith Golden Helps You Get a Date Online
Meredith Golden has spent more than 10,000 hours on online dating apps, helping her clients navigate the digital romance market to build the perfect profile and connect with the right matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2019 • 41min
9. Nas Daily: Around the World in 14 Million Clicks
Video blogger and author Nuseir Yassin comes to FOMO Sapiens to share the story of why he quit a high-flying tech career to travel the world and document his experiences on Nas Daily, his social media channel that now has 14 million followers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2019 • 42min
8. Nir Eyal: Making “Indistractability” a Habit
Author and FOMO Sapiens alumnus Nir Eyal returns to discuss his new book, “Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life,” and tell us how to tackle everything from time management to an overflowing inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2019 • 37min
7. From Part-Time Entrepreneurship to Career Change with Cathy Heller
Podcast host, author, and business coach Cathy Heller discusses her own journey from identifying her passions to taking the action to transform those ventures into a successful career change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 7, 2019 • 33min
6. Returns on Investment: Andy Kuper and the Value of Moral Capitalism
Think capitalism has to be about the profit motive above all else? Think again. Andy Kuper, founder and CEO of LeapFrog Investments, explains how his company is leading a growing movement of corporations that are evolving their missions to include doing good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2019 • 37min
5. Choosing What You Actually Want: Annastasia Seebohm and Luxury Lifestyle Management
As your options increase, so do the likelihood that you'll be swept away in them. Enter Quintessentially, whose worldwide team of agents, led by CEO Annastasia Seebohm, can curate the perfect experiences... for a price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 24, 2019 • 31min
4. Flip the Script: Oren Klaff and the Next Way to Sell
Oren Klaff, investment banker and author of "Pitch Anything" and "Flip the Script,” shares how the modern face of sales at any scale requires a new set of interpersonal skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 17, 2019 • 33min
3. Exploring Your Health: Functional Medicine with Will Cole
Functional medicine addresses lifestyle factors, such as nutrition, diet, and stress, as root causes of more complex, serious diseases. It’s becoming more popular in the United States, as an adjunct to traditional models of medical care. Will Cole, a functional medicine practitioner and author of the new book The Inflammation Spectrum, shares how he applies a lifestyle-based approach to health problems. He also talks about JOMO (Joy of Missing Out), as his Instagram post on the topic went viral (with a little help from Brené Brown). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
