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6 Steps to Fake It Till You Make It

Sunday, August 16, 2026 1:33

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We live in the NOW, but we want something different TOMORROW, but YESTERDAY often holds us back.Does that describe you?

Do you want more out of life? Do you want to be MORE…whatever that may mean?

Some people struggle to even believe they can make their dreams come true. They can’t see themselves as any more than what they are today.

Those are the people that need to heed the advice often spouted in humor: “Fake it till you make it.” They don’t know that really means to imagine that person who does something amazing and to act like that person.

One must create a greater vision of self before it will ever become reality. The easiest way to do that is by acting like that person you want to be. To fake it until it’s true in reality. “But,” you ask. “How do I fake something like that?”

What follows is my advice to someone who wants to be a writer. Simply change the “writing” to whatever you want out of your life.

7 Steps to Help You Fake It Until You Make It

Step 1: Create Self-Talk That Expresses the You in the Future

Do things like look in the mirror as you’re getting ready for the day and say, “I would like to thank the Readers who made this possible by buying so many books that I was catapulted onto the New York Times bestsellers list.”

Or, “I’d like to thank the movie’s producers for this Academy award because they took my book and adapted it for this movie.” Or, whatever addresses your particular big dream.

Step Two: Dress for the Success you want.

It’s no lie that when you work from a home office, you tend to dress comfortably or as in many cases, like a slob.

Instead, try dressing comfortably as well as attractively. You may be surprised that you’ll accomplish more if you look a little more professional.

Step Three: Act AS IF you have already achieved your dream.

How would you act if you were already living that life you dream about? Would you be more optimistic? More at peace with everything and everyone? Would you be calmer and less stressed? Act that way when you become frustrated or annoyed. Be that you, not the past you who’s easily upset.

Step Four: Speak AS IF you are the future you.

Avoid speaking negativity. Always speak with optimism about your work, your dream, your daily routine. Have a conversation with someone about the work you’re doing toward that big dream. Envision completing the work and the rewards that will come your way.

Step Five: Act By Doing 1 Tiny Task Every Day

Many people can’t get going on their dreams or can’t continue working toward it because they set an unrealistic task for themselves each day.

Let’s get real. Instead of saying, “I’m going to write 1,000 words every day,” say, “I’m going to write for 10 minutes each day.” That’s it. Ten minutes is easy.

Anyone can do it. It’s set to be easy because getting started is the hardest action to take every day. Once you’ve overcome the inertia and started, you’ll keep going.

Step Six: Review

When the day is done, review the day. What did you do? What did you say to yourself? What did you say to others?

How did you feel after interacting with someone in which you acted like “future you?”

How did you feel after doing your Tiny Task? Did you go past that Tiny Task?

Most important of all, did you make progress? Do you feel empowered to do the same tomorrow?

TAKEAWAY TRUTH

Use these 6 Steps whenever you need them. Keep a vision of your future self always in your mind. Go forth and conquer!

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