🌴71. Step aside FOMO…now I have FOBO
In this episode, I dive into a concept that’s been rattling around in my head—FOBO, the Fear of Becoming Obsolete.
I was chatting with Ronsley Vars in an earlier episode about how ChatGPT told me my greatest fear was irrelevance. That got me thinking… FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is a thing, but FOBO? That feels even more real.
I’ll share why I’m constantly trying to reinvent myself, why I love working in public, and why I believe that speed of execution is the ultimate differentiator in today’s world. Plus, I unpack a recent LinkedIn post that blew up—one that tackles the question: “Aren’t you worried someone will steal your ideas?”
The reality? Ideas aren’t the hard part. The hard part is what you do with them. If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for the perfect moment, this episode is for you.
What You'll Learn:
🔹 Why FOBO is real and how to manage it
🔹 The power of working in public and sharing unfinished ideas
🔹 Why people with the weakest brands are often the most protective of their ideas (shoutout to Alan Weiss)
🔹 How to stand out in a world where everyone has access to the same tools
🔹 Three ways to differentiate yourself in 2025
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ See things before others do—keep your head up and use your peripheral vision.
2️⃣ Move before everything feels perfect—action beats hesitation every time.
3️⃣ Contextualise and connect—solutions only matter if they fit the time, client, and industry.
Listener Challenge:
➡️ Share one insight today—even if it’s not fully formed.
➡️ Test something in the real world instead of waiting for it to be “ready.”
➡️ Speak up in the next meeting—get your thinking out there before someone else does.
Join the Conversation:
What’s a simple way you’ve stood out in a sea of sameness? How do you battle FOBO? Tag me in your posts or send me a note—I’d love to hear from you!
🎧 Listen now and stop hoarding your ideas!
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