The Bottom Line

While FOMO is usually viewed as harmful, could it ever be considered a good thing? It depends on what you do with it.

The feeling can even serve as a powerful motivator when people start listening to it thoughtfully and map out the approach to realistically achieve their goals.

• You can even view FOMO as a source of ideas and inspiration.
• Your core impulse is centered on improving your condition when you feel FOMO.
• Fundamentally, FOMO is aspirational in nature, rooted in a search for whatever’s bigger, better and brighter than your current surroundings.