Why You Should NOT Fake it to Make it

The Mass Disruption Podcast

We've all heard the saying "Fake it to make it." Well I'm here to call bullshit on that. A very common thing a lot of the self-help gurus say "Is to imagine as if you're already successful." I need to tell you to calm the fuck down because science ALERT, over optimism is correlated to under performing. Don't believe me, recall a moment when either you or someone you know said something like "I'm going to go to the gym more often or I'm going to get the girl of my dreams," and yet their lack of results rebuttal their claim. And then there's another side of the coin where there's people saying that if you're in a "power stance" (whatever the fuck that means) you'll be better. I'm not claiming that it won't put you in a good mood, but it's only temporary and always short lived. You know what's not short lived, purposeful practice.

Let me be clear here, I'm not saying you should always be pessimistic. What I am saying is look at yourself in a realistic light and put in the work accordingly.

Amy Cuddy TED Talk - Fake it Till You Make it - https://bit.ly/33gAhrC

Why Your Mind Is Full Of Weeds - Sam Ovens - https://bit.ly/2qDWfYk

Fake it to make it Research - https://bit.ly/2XI55QQ

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