FOMO is selfish. It means that you must taste all experiences and always seek the newest, shiniest thing. It focuses on your experience. It spreads you too thin. You become a dopamine addict by tasting and trying everything. You can’t go deep into a specific topic because you say a lot of yeses and sacrifice your time with shallowness. You miss on a lot for one big overwhelming yes, which can only be gained by saying a lot of noes to trivial things.
- Related Note(s):
- No FOMO, only JOMO.
- Success is not about experiencing everything but consistently doing what you value.
- Stick to your commitments and how you define yourself.
- Defending against the popularity of something is difficult, but not impossible.
- Not everything in life has to be convenient. Resist your desire.
- When you have too many commitments, stop and analyze.
- Source(s): The Road to Character by David Brooks
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