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You've probably heard the phrase hundreds if not thousands of times throughout your life: "Fake it 'til you make it."

But what does it really mean? Is there any truth to it? And how can you apply it in the real world?

As is the case with many pithy maxims like this, it's necessary to dig a little deeper to extract its value. In this short episode, I try to do just that by looking at it from a slightly different angle.

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Recommended Resources 

• If you liked this episode you'll probably enjoy my other podcast episode How Your Focus Creates Your Reality (The Science Behind the Saying) as well as its accompanying blog post.

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Ruben Chavez is a writer, personal development educator, and host of The Think Grow Podcast. His Instagram account, ThinkGrowProsper, has amassed over 3 million followers. Along with his blog, these platforms are his way of inspiring and connecting with thoughtful, creative, and ambitious people just like you.