In a world that rewards hustle and visibility, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind. New platforms emerge, trends shift overnight, and someone is constantly launching, scaling, or going viral. That creeping feeling: It has a name: FOMO – Fear of Missing Out.
But what if the real magic happens when you miss out on purpose?
Welcome to JOMO – the Joy of Missing Out. It’s not laziness. It’s not disengagement. It’s a conscious choice to protect your energy, honor your rhythm, and create from a place of depth rather than desperation.
🔍How FOMO Sneaks Into the Creative Space
🌀Trend-Chasing and Tool Fatigue
Every week brings a new “must-have” app or strategy. FOMO says, “If you don’t jump on this, you’ll be irrelevant.” But chasing every shiny object can scatter your focus and dilute your brand voice.
🤝Networking Overload
There’s pressure to be everywhere – every summit, every Slack channel, every virtual coffee chat. You fear missing the one connection that could change everything. But constant networking can crowd out the solitude where your best ideas are born.
đź“ŠComparison Culture
Watching others succeed can trigger self-doubt. FOMO turns their milestones into your measuring sticks. You start asking, “Should I pivot?” instead of “Does this serve my audience?”
đź“ŁContent Pressure
The need to post constantly stems from a fear of invisibility. But content created from obligation rarely resonates. JOMO invites you to create with intention, not anxiety.
🌱JOMO as a Creative Power Move
JOMO isn’t passive – it’s powerful. It’s the art of selective engagement, where you choose depth over noise and alignment over urgency.
Creative entrepreneurs who embrace JOMO:
- Curate their inputs: They filter out hype and focus on what truly serves their mission.
- Celebrate without comparison: They honor others’ wins without questioning their own path.
- Create from stillness: They trust that stepping back can lead to breakthroughs.
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With warmth,
Laureano Pires
The Thistlefox Corner
