On FOMO - Is this Summit About Data-Gathering or Implementation for You?

I just realized something about summit FOMO that shifted everything for me.

I'm having a blast engaging with everyone's takeaways. But I noticed something in the responses — especially in

's reflection about Day 1.

She talked about how her biggest takeaway wasn't the tools... it was the pace. The reminder to implement calmly, intentionally, and in a way that actually sticks.

And it hit me: I think we show up to summits in one of two modes.

Mode 1: Data-gathering.

You're here to collect ideas, learn new tools, see what's possible. You're in exploration mode. This is where I was for Brenda's last AI-Driven Business Summit in October. I was learning about ALLLLL the new tools and LOVING it!

Mode 2: Implementation.

You're here to take the best ideas you've already gathered and actually build them into your business. This is where I'm at this time around. I have a lot more narrow focus on what tools I need and where my focuses are.

Both modes are COMPLETELY valid. The problem can be that sometimes when we don't recognize which mode we're in — and start feeling FOMO about the other one.

If you're feeling FOMO that you're not implementing everything right now → you're in learning mode. That's the point. Let yourself gather without the pressure to execute.

If you're feeling FOMO that you're not absorbing every session or taking notes on every new tool → you're in implementation mode. That's also the point. You already have what you need — now you're here to go deeper and make it real.

The trap is thinking you should be doing both at once.

You can't be in full learning mode and full execution mode at the same time. Your nervous system will short-circuit. (Take it from the Burnout Coach 😉)

So I'm giving myself (and you) permission to know which mode we're in — and let that be enough.

Which mode are you in right now?

I'm in data/idea-gathering mode! 💡📊

I'm in implementation mode ✅

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