Fake it Until You Make It (Really?)

Daily Boost Podcast Distraction Can Be Good July 31, 2026 | Episode 5510 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description I've been massively distracted for two weeks — and I saw it coming. I'm heading to Death Valley to help my buddy Croix cross Badwater, and the prep has swallowed everyth ...  Show more

Daily Boost Podcast Navigating Corporate BS July 30, 2026 | Episode 5509 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description I just spent a couple of hours coaching professionals who are climbing the corporate ladder, and I brought it all straight to the mic. If you've ever looked at the perso ...  Show more

"Fake it until you make it." They say. To be honest, I knew it all along and that just makes this weeks revelation even more frustrating. I don't know why i don't think like this more often. In this weeks episode I'll be asking less about who you currently are and more about who ...  Show more

In this episode, we explore the concept of "confidence immersion" and the power of "faking it until you make it" as a way to increase both our perceived and actual confidence levels. We discuss the science behind this approach and share personal anecdotes and expert insights on h ...  Show more

While you may not be successful if 'fake it until you make it', it certainly puts you in an environment that accelerates the process.

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While of course being your authentic self is always a good idea, "faking it" can be an incredible tool. Dr. Henry Cloud talks about the psychological power that comes from faking it till you make it. Whenever a new task is put in front of you that you don't know exactly how to do ...  Show more