JOMO, or the Joy Of Missing Out, is a popular concept on social media that offers a quick solution to FOMO, the Fear Of Missing Out. While it may seem like a great idea, it's not the ultimate solution. JOMO is comparable to a visit to Italy. You have to put in the effort to truly experience it. Interestingly, those who constantly post about their JOMO may not truly feel it. However, JOMO provides a word to express our desire for making decisions based on what we truly want and being able to miss out on things we don't want. It works for the smaller things in life, but not necessarily the big ones.
Patrick McGinnis, creator of the term FOMO, and Greg discuss the anxiety we all sometimes feel, globally known as the fear of missing out. From its roots as a biological response to a term amplified in culture through social media, this episode helps us to understand how to combat this feeling through practical decision making, prioritizing what is essential, and turning FOMO into a positive mindset.
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