FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnis

Updated: 06 Mar 2025 • 495 episodes
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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.

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Most people think virtual communication is just about choosing between email, Slack, or Zoom. But according to Prof. Andrew Brodsky, an expert in virtual communication and Top 40 Under 40 MBA Professor, that’s dead wrong. In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick sits down with Andrew to unpack why digital conversations

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Most founders chase funding. Maura Duggan didn’t. Instead, she took a completely different path, scaling Fancypants Baking Co. into a national brand—all without venture capital, an MBA, or a safety net. On this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick sits down with Maura to unpack how her neuroscience background shaped her ap

Does deep work truly boost productivity, or is it just another overhyped trend? This week on FOMO Sapiens, Patrick J. McGinnis checks in with Molly Sonsteng and Jeremy Redleaf, co-founders of Caveday, a company that claims to help people work smarter, not harder. They discuss how their productivity method has evolved f

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Want to learn the secrets to a richer, wiser, and happier life? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, we delve into the world of investing with William Green, author of "Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life." William shares his insights from interviewing some of the most success

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Ever felt lost in a conversation, unsure of what to say or how to keep things interesting? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, we delve into the secrets of captivating conversations with HBS professor and author of "TALK," Dr. Alison Wood Brooks. Her research reveals that conversation is a "coordination game," where we co

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Is work-life balance a myth? Colleen Pelly, founder and CEO of The Linchpin Co., joins FOMO Sapiens to challenge the conventional notion of "balance" and introduce a more sustainable approach sharing a refreshing perspective on achieving work-life harmony without sacrificing success. Colleen, who's helped top brands li

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