The Problem With FOMO
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When we let FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) drive our behavior, it’s almost always a path to disaster.
Whether it’s to do with investments (crypto, anyone?), social interactions or work activities, the minute we decide on a course of action because we’re concerned about what might happen if we don’t participate, we’re bound for trouble.
Because FOMO decisions aren’t driven by what we gain. They’re driven by what we might lose.
At its root, FOMO is the result of discontent with ourselves (or some aspect of ourselves). We’re not happy about who we are, how we’re viewed or where we’re headed. So we need a solution.
And instead of focusing inwards for that solution or for how we might come to terms with ourselves (accept ourselves) to resolve this discontent, we look elsewhere.
Which is a never-ending cycle, a spinning wheel of further discontent.
Because our solutions won’t come from elsewhere. They have to start with us - with us being happy with who and what we are, and then working (for the right reasons) to improve our situation.
Because, at the end of the day, the answer isn’t out there, it’s in here.
