
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

Jul 25, 2024 • 45min
Best Of: How to Make Better Decisions with Gretchen Rubin
Bestselling author Gretchen Rubin discusses the four personality profiles from her book and how understanding them can improve productivity and relationships. She shares practical tips for identifying and working with different tendencies, such as upholders, questioners, obligers, and rebels.

Jul 23, 2024 • 23min
PatGPT’s Guide: 3 Ways to Figure Out Your Next Career Move
Exploring strategies for navigating career transitions in a changing job market, including using a professional bio, envisioning potential career paths, and synthesizing interests and skills for future career directions.

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Jul 18, 2024 • 45min
Best of: Martha Beck on Living with Integrity
Martha Beck, acclaimed author and life coach, discusses living authentically, prioritizing joy over achievement, and the power of integrity in a changing world. She shares insights from her new book, 'The Way of Integrity,' and explores strategies for overcoming FOMO to find inner peace and fulfillment.

Jul 16, 2024 • 24min
PatGPT’s Guide: How to Find the Perfect Business Partner
The podcast discusses the importance of choosing the right business partner for a new venture, focusing on accountability, diverse skills, and resilience. It provides insights into essential qualities to look for and offers tips on how to find the perfect match. Strategies for pitching ideas, networking on LinkedIn, and seeking recommendations are also highlighted.

Jul 11, 2024 • 46min
Best of: Chris Hutchins Reveals All the Hacks
Chris Hutchins is the Head of New Product Strategy at Wealthfront and host of the All the Hacks podcast. Previously he was co-founder and CEO of Grove (acquired by Wealthfront), co-founder of Milk (acquired by Google), and a Partner at GV, where he focused on seed and early-stage investments. He is also the founder of LaidOffCamp, a movement to help the unemployed learn new skills for the evolving job market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 9, 2024 • 26min
PatGPT’s Guide to 5 Essential Funding Options for Your Biz Idea
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Jul 5, 2024 • 47min
Best of: Reddit COO Jen Wong on How To Preserve and Monetize Community-Driven Free Expression
Reddit COO Jen Wong steers one of the largest social networks on the internet, and the one you probably hear about the least. Despite not being a media darling, Reddit is probably one of the largest, if not the largest, repositories of discussion in the digital world.Reddit cleaves to old-school Internet values of free expression and user anonymity, balanced by the moderated forums that are its backbone- a model that has made it a place for robust engagement for both community members and advertisers. The future of Reddit’s ecosystem- and its growth model is as fascinating as it is unpredictable, as it moves to scale to larger community appeal and other profit models, like cryptocurrency and video, without changing its DNA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 2, 2024 • 24min
The Entrepreneur’s Path: PatGPT’s 4 Essential Steps to Success
The podcast discusses the shift towards actively pursuing entrepreneurial goals, validating ideas using MVP concept, matching products to target consumers, and selecting the right legal structure for business success.

Jun 27, 2024 • 43min
S11 E24 Improve your Sleeping Habits with Michael Breus
Have you ever wondered if your sleep challenges have a scientific explanation? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens host Patrick J. McGinnis welcomes renowned sleep specialist Dr. Michael Breus, also known as the Sleep Doctor. With expertise spanning biochemistry and emotional stress factors, Dr. Breus reveals how deficiencies in iron, magnesium, and vitamin D, along with imbalances in melatonin and cortisol, can s abotage your sleep. He introduces the concept of chronotypes to personalize your sleep schedule and shares holistic strategies, including the 4-7-8 breathing technique, for better sleep. Dr. Breus also discusses the impacts of caffeine, alcohol, and exercise on sleep quality. Tune in for actionable insights and discover how to wake up feeling truly refreshed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 2024 • 23min
The Power of Rest: Pat GPT on the Necessity of Sleep
On PatGPT, Patrick J. McGinnis the host of FOMO Sapiens generates responses to key questions in entrepreneurship, business, productivity, and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices