It’s been nearly 20 years since Patrick McGinnis first coined the terms FOMO and FOBO, and has pursued the exploration of these forces with books, articles, workshops, and countless public and media appearances. As the conversation continues, Patrick has explored the world to observe how FOMO and FOBO arise as a function of culture, social status, and even as our response to both crisis and opportunity, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Free Market Politics Part 1: How America’s Political System Became a Duopoly
In business, market forces drive innovation through competition and accountability. But America’s two-party system has long prevented any meaningful competition because both parties cater to

