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2328: Manifestation Methods: Can You Actually Fake it Til You Make It by Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life

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Apr 26, 2022
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INSIGHT

Faking It

  • "Fake it 'til you make it" encourages tackling challenging tasks despite self-doubt.
  • It suggests acting confident even when you're not, to eventually achieve genuine confidence.
ANECDOTE

Method Acting Pitfalls

  • Lady Gaga lost touch with reality after staying in character for 18 months for "House of Gucci."
  • This illustrates the potential psychological dangers of method acting and excessive "faking it."
ADVICE

Things You Can't Fake

  • Don't fake qualities like knowledge, degrees, or credibility.
  • Focus on building genuine competence alongside confidence to avoid appearing foolish.
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