In this episode, I dive into a concept thatās been rattling around in my headāFOBO, 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 thinkingā¦ FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is a thing, but FOBO? That feels even more real.
Iāll share why Iām constantly trying to reinvent myself, why I love working in public, and why I believe that speed of execution is the ultimate differentiator in todayās world. Plus, I unpack a recent LinkedIn post that blew upāone that tackles the question: āArenāt you worried someone will steal your ideas?ā
The reality? Ideas arenāt the hard part. The hard part is what you do with them. If youāve ever felt stuck waiting for the perfect moment, this episode is for you.
What You'll Learn:
š¹ Why FOBO is real and how to manage it
š¹ The power of working in public and sharing unfinished ideas
š¹ Why people with the weakest brands are often the most protective of their ideas (shoutout to Alan Weiss)
š¹ How to stand out in a world where everyone has access to the same tools
š¹ Three ways to differentiate yourself in 2025
Key Takeaways:
1ļøā£ See things before others doākeep your head up and use your peripheral vision.
2ļøā£ Move before everything feels perfectāaction beats hesitation every time.
3ļøā£ Contextualise and connectāsolutions only matter if they fit the time, client, and industry.
Listener Challenge:
ā”ļø Share one insight todayāeven if itās not fully formed.
ā”ļø Test something in the real world instead of waiting for it to be āready.ā
ā”ļø Speak up in the next meetingāget your thinking out there before someone else does.
Join the Conversation:
Whatās a simple way youāve stood out in a sea of sameness? How do you battle FOBO? Tag me in your posts or send me a noteāIād love to hear from you!
š§ Listen now and stop hoarding your ideas!
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3. Red Carpet Campout: Inspire, Indulge, Invent.Ā Letās take your ideas outside in March 2025. (https://www.leannehughes.com/events/red-carpet-campout)
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