FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnis

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7. What will work look like in 2021? Dec 10, 2020

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Dan Schawbel, a leading authority on workforce trends, opens up about the current pandemic and how it has changed the way we work forever. He speaks about the Hybrid Approach, a model that will allow associates to manage their time while maintaining productivity. He also mentions the critical role technology will play next year and how productivity, results, and meaningful peer-to-peer relationships will be vital for thriving in 2021.

Stay put for the FOMOment of the show for Patrick's practical tips on building a home office and maintaining your routine.

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6. Getting Things Done with David Allen Dec 03, 2020

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David Allen, author of the perennial bestseller "Getting Things Done: The art of stress-free productivity" shares his life journey, and explains how his far from the conventional path led him to sell over two million copies impacting people and companies worldwide.

He speaks about "the pressure of time" in the age of FOMO, and the importance of clearing the mind to make room for new thoughts and ideas.

During this week's FOMOment, Patrick shares his favorite hack to get things done when the stakes are low!

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5. "Nothing Unnecessary:" How Floyd's Founders Design For Simplicity Nov 26, 2020

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Alex O'Dell and Kyle Hoff, co-founders of Floyd, share their story of how a one-product Kickstarter campaign became a multi-million venture with more than 50,000 customers worldwide.

Using design innovation, they set out to solve the challenge around disposable furniture by creating thoughtful, beautiful products made for keeping, instead of tossing, which led them to significantly impacting the planet, the industry, and consumer behavior.

Learn the role that social media and disruptive non-traditional strategies have played in their business development and how a recent sabbatical led them to a creating smarter organization while honing their leadership abilities.

Plus, recommendations from DJ DiDonna, an expert on how to make the most out of a sabbatical.

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4. Magic Spoon's Founder on the Power of the Pivot Nov 19, 2020

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Magic Spoon's co-founder, Gabi Lewis, opens up about his entrepreneurial journey and the decisions he made so far. After building their first company, Exo, a cricket protein bar company, Gaby and his partner, Greg Sewitz, decided to exit the business and switch directions after raising millions of dollars and generating tons of hype. Next, they launched Magic Spoon, with a mission to reinvent everyone's favorite childhood cereals for the health-conscious consumer. By appealing to consumer nostalgia and leveraging social media to implement a direct-to-consumer strategy, their bet paid off big.

Learn why these founders chose to pivot and how they learned from their first start-up to build bigger the second time around.

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3. How to Make Better Decisions with Gretchen Rubin Nov 12, 2020

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Gretchen Rubin, 5-times New York Times Best-Seller, an award-winning podcaster, and speaker, discusses her latest book, "The Four Tendencies."

This episode explores the four personality profiles identified in her book: the upholders, the questionnaires, the obligers, the rebels, and how they respond to their inner and outer expectations.

By understanding your profile, you can improve your productivity, your life, and the lives of those around you.

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2. Feeling Stressed? Here's How to Think Like a Monk Nov 05, 2020

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Jay Shetty, successful entrepreneur, author, and content creator, continues discussing his new book, "Think Like a Monk," and how integrating meditation into your life can bring benefits to your work and to your personal life.

The episode explores the importance of gratitude and introduces practical tools, such as "The Perspective Scale," to find greater perspective in day to day life. Finally, Jay shares his top habits for maintaining peak performance.

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1. Jay Shetty on The Monkey Mind vs The Monk Mind Oct 29, 2020

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Jay Shetty, author, podcaster, and former monk, shares his story and discusses his new book, “Think Like a Monk.” He speaks about the uncertain times we live in and how thinking like a monk - a calmer, clearer, and focused mind - can lead to greater happiness. This episode explores the differences between the “Monkey Mind” and the “Monk Mind,” how they relate to FOMO and FOBO, and how you can find autonomy and empowerment when you are decisive. Jay also shares some practical tips on how to create engaging social content that have garnered him hundreds of millions of views.

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19. Season 4 Finale: The Science of Serendipity Aug 06, 2020

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In the last episode of the season, author and global affairs expert, Christian Busch, shares the results of 10 years of research into the art and science of luck.

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18. A Road Map for the Modern Nonlinear Life Jul 30, 2020

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Bestselling author Bruce Feiler discusses the research and philosophy behind his new book, "Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age."

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17. Less Is More: The Power of Essentialism Jul 23, 2020

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Essentialism, simply put, is living only for what really matters. Greg McKeown, author of the global bestseller "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less," discusses how to prioritize our time and energy.

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