The Calm Confidence Podcast Are You Just Faking It?
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Jan 2, 2026 Can you really fake confidence? The discussion critiques the 'fake it till you make it' mantra, revealing that acting unauthentically often backfires. Listeners are encouraged to envision themselves free from anxiety and explore their true selves. Charles Perry explains how discomfort doesn't equate to inauthenticity and emphasizes the importance of reclaiming suppressed interests. Instead of mimicking others, he advocates for practicing as the person you'd be without fear. It's all about honesty and the journey toward genuine self-expression!
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Discomfort Is Growth, Not Fake
- Feeling uncomfortable during social challenges doesn't automatically mean you're 'faking it'.
- Discomfort often signals growth, not inauthenticity, when the action aligns with your true self.
Use A 'No-Anxiety' You As A North Star
- Imagine who you'd be if your anxiety disappeared and use that as a north star.
- Identify interests and reactions by observing yourself without judgment to rediscover authentic behaviors.
Losing True Likes Through Shame
- Charles Perry recalls suppressing childhood interests out of shame and losing parts of himself.
- He uses that personal history to encourage reclaiming earlier authentic traits and tastes.