FOPO: The Hidden Barrier to Potential
Fear of Other People's Opinions (FOPO) is a pervasive force that limits our growth. It leads us to seek approval over authenticity, causing us to play small and avoid risks. Recognizing FOPO is the first step toward reclaiming our true selves.
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geekzen shares mindful reflections on purpose, presence, and the messy beauty of being human.
In The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying What Other People Think, Dr. Michael Gervais gives language to something that quietly holds many of us back: FOPO—Fear of Other People’s Opinions. FOPO is insidious and Gervais shows us that if we want to live fully, we must begin by turning inward. By anchoring in purpose over approval.
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