FOMO is good for you!

In This Episode: Why my "sleeper blog" about tradeoffs struck a nerve The surprising truth: FOMO is a feature, not a bug Why needing to make choices is an "embarrassment of riches" The esoteric but powerful truth about free will and co-creation How to become a true "Master of Tradeoffs" Three Mindset Shifts for Mastering Tradeoffs: 1. Accept That You'll Always Wonder "What If" Whatever choice you make, you'll wonder about the alternate choice FOMO is natural - the problem is attaching to it Acknowledge doubt as normal, then let it pass 2. Recognize Tradeoffs as First World Problems Need for tradeoffs = having multiple things that matter to you Places to go, friends to be with, work that brings joy Lack of tradeoffs means lack of choices (either no options or overwhelming crisis) 3. See Choice-Making as Exercising Free Will What would life be like without choices? Less engaging and fascinating We're here to exercise our powerful free will Making choices = co-creating our lives by design and on purpose Key Takeaways: FOMO is normal - don't try to solve it, just let it pass Having to choose between good things is a privilege Tradeoffs aren't punishment - they're opportunities to co-create your life The problem isn't wondering, it's attaching to the wondering Challenge: Next time you face a tradeoff, remind yourself: this isn't a punishment, it's a privilege afforded to the few and fortunate. Resources: Original blog post: https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/fomo-is-good-for-you