As a child, we loved to play pretend. At the time, we didn't understand that there was significance in it. The exercise of pretending compels the actions which bring about the reality of actually being who you’re pretending to be.
Just think that all time we spent as children loving to play pretend. We had no idea that in the process we were learning how to play for real. Pretending is a wonderful learning and development tool, no matter your age. So if you’re having trouble getting yourself to act in a particular way, try to pretend it first. Eventually, the pretending will give way to reality.
You have the opportunity to portray yourself how you want to be every day. In the way you carry yourself, in the way you talk, your confidence level, the time you arrive at work, the intensity and commitment with which you follow up, in the people you associate with, the clothes you wear, what you read, your willingness to do whatever it takes, all these things can be portrayed the way you want to be.
You will find that in the process of truly pretending to be the person you want to become, you will start to take the necessary actions and develop the essential attitude that will in fact propel you toward being that person. So go ahead, pretend, and soon you’ll no longer be pretending.
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