“FOBO is a serious problem that can inflict far more damage than FOMO,” McGinnis noted. “Unlike FOMO, which is largely an ...

Too much of a good thing is, apparently, a bad thing. Forget “fear of missing out.” The latest anxiety-inducing trend is “FOBO” — or “fear of a better option.” In other words, people ...

FOBO was the new buzzword floating around Davos this year. The term represents employees' fears of being made obsolete by AI advances. Reverse mentoring and targeted upskilling can help employees ...

FOBO can touch many different aspects of your life, from career choices and living situations to leisurely activities like shopping and dining out.

Rapid AI advances are giving workers FOBO, or fear of becoming obsolete. Companies can help them avoid it with upskilling and reverse mentorship.

FOBO can wreak havoc on things that were once a source of joy. You might have enjoyed reading novels, but constantly struggling to choose your next book sucks the enjoyment out of the experience.

The term "FOBO" was coined at the same time as "FOMO," but fewer people are familiar with this potent force.