How to Avoid IPO FOMO With Simple Habits as OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX Head to Market

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Key Points

  • Upcoming IPOs like OpenAI and SpaceX can trigger FOMO that leads to rushed, hype-driven decisions.

  • Simple habits like journaling and peer feedback can slow choices and sharpen your IPO investing process.

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Big-name IPOs can make even disciplined investors feel real FOMO, or fear of missing out. Discover simple habits that slow decisions, surface blind spots, and balance excitement with process. Watch the video below to learn practical ways to stay grounded when hype spikes.

*This video was published on Jun. 17, 2026.

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