Fake it till you make it !!

Many a times people ponder on the thought whether that should Fake it till they make it.

It is a tough call to make.

In few instances when we are low on confidence and self- esteem, it may work well to help us come out of it.

At time while developing a new skill like say for instance public speaking it can help us pick up new skills faster and make it an integral part.

Often it has been experienced that faking anger can help solve a situation wherein displaying anger give you the right of way and helps in building an aggressive image without getting consumed by it.

But there is a flip side to faking it.

Faking too much too often can make you become a fake and lose your true self identity.

People may see through your fakery and your credibility may come under severe scrutiny and fire.

In many instances if one does not quickly pick the skill well then the gap between the existing state and the end desired state is so huge that it begins to show up big time. People can see through this.

It is important to ponder on the below:

When did this work for you?

When did this not work for you?