Joy of Missing Out (JOMO) I don't feel enough.
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Jul 30, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, Eric Wei, co-founder of a financial service for creators, and Chloe Shih, a tech product manager, explore the mental struggles of feeling inadequate despite visible success. They share personal stories of kindness, the exhausting pursuit of accomplishments, and the pressure of networking at college reunions. Reflecting on community involvement and the pressures of societal expectations, they encourage listeners to appreciate incremental progress and authenticity in their journeys.
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Launching Into Taiwan
- Chloe described collaborating with Taiwanese creators for her course launch and promoting via an IG live and interview.
- The experience tied into her goal of entering the Taiwan market and connecting with local creators.
Small Kindness, Big Hesitation
- Chloe bought a graduation bouquet and $50 for a high school student but hesitated because she feared people would think she wanted clout.
- She overcame the hesitation, gave the gift privately, and felt weird but glad afterward.
Reunion Triggers Self-Comparison
- Eric felt small after his 10-year college reunion and compared achievements against peers like doctors and founders.
- He realized reunion judgment mixes external comparison with self-inflicted pressure about accomplishments.