This flavor of "FOMO" is new and tuned for capitalism/materialism, hence everyone wants to be go to trendy restaurants/travel/airbnb lifestyle.
But before "FOMO" used to be religious, more like "FOGTH", or fear of going to hell.
So people were mostly happy living simple, sweet lives. Spend time with family. Raise your children. Have a simple job. Just don't go to hell, so go to church, pray, don't sin. Everything will be great, as long as you don't go to hell.
Probably in like the 60s did consumerism become the mainstream religion and it's been taking over since. Now you *must* make more money to: buy a house, take a fancy vacation, live a luxurious retirement, etc.
The cringe "hustle culture" of today is because for some people, it's their spiritual fulfillment. It is their religion. Their main focal point of existence is to buy bigger, buy better. It's almost taboo to consider an early retirement, "omg, I'd get so bored! I'd go crazy!"
How dare you not follow my religion of selling B2B SaaS? You are not a go-getter, and I am. Did I mention I also have a podcast?
But before "FOMO" used to be religious, more like "FOGTH", or fear of going to hell.
So people were mostly happy living simple, sweet lives. Spend time with family. Raise your children. Have a simple job. Just don't go to hell, so go to church, pray, don't sin. Everything will be great, as long as you don't go to hell.
Probably in like the 60s did consumerism become the mainstream religion and it's been taking over since. Now you *must* make more money to: buy a house, take a fancy vacation, live a luxurious retirement, etc.
The cringe "hustle culture" of today is because for some people, it's their spiritual fulfillment. It is their religion. Their main focal point of existence is to buy bigger, buy better. It's almost taboo to consider an early retirement, "omg, I'd get so bored! I'd go crazy!"
How dare you not follow my religion of selling B2B SaaS? You are not a go-getter, and I am. Did I mention I also have a podcast?