# From FOMO to JOMO: the joy of missing out - Anne-Laure Le Cunff Synced: [[2023_11_30]] 6:03 AM Last Highlighted: [[2023_08_20]] Tags: [[advice]] ![rw-book-cover](https://nesslabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/fomo-jomo-banner.png) Another aspect to this is that people love talking about the latest trends and if you haven't heard of them they love to spend the time talking about it with you. ## Highlights [[2023_08_20]] [View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01h89qnbt6trf0yxcd968sztha) > While other people spend their time running around to watch the latest movie, try the latest workout, or attend the latest exhibition, embracing JOMO—the joy of missing out—means relishing to stay in, enjoying your own company, and getting to work on your own projects. In a hyperactive world of choices and information, the pared-back approach to life can help you achieve more. Live life in the slow lane. Anything that is truly important will reach you eventually.