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The Importance of Social Readiness Over Actual Opinion
The fear of people's opinion (FOPO) is not just about caring for others' thoughts but more about hypervigilant social readiness to avoid rejection. This readiness involves an exhaustive attempt to interpret how others might perceive you, which is more crucial than their actual opinion. The fear stems from a primal instinct to avoid rejection as being kicked out of the tribe in the past could mean death. To belong and seek safety, people filter their behavior and thoughts to be accepted, even though as a creator or entrepreneur, being authentic and true to oneself is vital despite the risks associated with being on the fringe.