Fear of Missing Out — FOMO — doesn’t feel toxic when you’re in it. It feels exciting. Urgent. Smart, even. It whispers things like: “Everyone else is doing this.” “If you don’t act now, you’ll regret it.” “This is how people get ahead.” And that’s why FOMO is so dangerous. Today, we’re not talking about harmless curiosity or normal comparison. We’re talking about toxic FOMO — the behaviors that cross the line from awareness into self-sabotage.
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Fear of Missing Out — FOMO — doesn’t feel toxic when you’re in it. It feels exciting. Urgent. Smart, even. It whispers things like: “Everyone else is doing this.” “If you don’t act now, you’ll regret it.” “This is how people get ahead.” And that’s why FOMO is so dangerous. Today, we’re not talking about harmless curiosity or normal comparison. We’re talking about toxic FOMO — the behaviors that cross the line from awareness into self-sabotage.
Big wins don’t come from massive leaps — they come from tiny, consistent steps that add up over time. In this episode, we explore the quiet power of compounding — not just in your money, but in your mindset. You’ll learn why small steps stick when big goals don’t, how to use the “Start Small, Stay Steady, Stack Wins” method to build financial momentum, and how to shift from feeling behind to building belief in your ability to grow. This isn’t about perfection or overnight success. It’s about ...
Personal Finance With Molly
Fear of Missing Out — FOMO — doesn’t feel toxic when you’re in it. It feels exciting. Urgent. Smart, even. It whispers things like: “Everyone else is doing this.” “If you don’t act now, you’ll regret it.” “This is how people get ahead.” And that’s why FOMO is so dangerous. Today, we’re not talking about harmless curiosity or normal comparison. We’re talking about toxic FOMO — the behaviors that cross the line from awareness into self-sabotage.
