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October 20, 2025 โ€ข 27 mins

Stop Faking It: Why 'Fake It Until You Make It' Is Keeping You Stuck

Ready to ditch the exhausting performance? ๐ŸŽญ In this game-changing episode, we're exposing why "fake it until you make it" might be the very thing holding you back from real growth. If you've ever felt disconnected, drained, or like a fraud while trying to level up, this is the wake-up call you need.

Join me as I share my personal journey of attending a conference where the pressure to perform nearly broke me and the powerful realization that changed everything. Discover why embodying your authentic traits is infinitely more powerful than faking confidence you don't feel.

โœจ What You'll Learn:

  • Why "fake it until you make it" creates disconnection instead of confidence
  • The crucial difference between performing and embodying your growth
  • How your "negative" traits are actually hidden superpowers waiting to be channeled
  • Real strategies to show up authentically while actively becoming who you want to be

๐Ÿ”ฅ Perfect for you if:

  • You're tired of feeling like an imposter in your own life
  • You've been forcing yourself to "act confident" but feel more anxious than ever
  • You're ready to build real, lasting confidence from the inside out
  • You want to embrace your authentic self while still pursuing ambitious goals
  • You're navigating a personal rebrand or major life transition

This is the final episode in our micro rebrand series; catch episodes 60 and 62 for the complete journey from people-pleasing to authentic confidence!

๐Ÿ’ญ Today's Reflection: What if the traits you've been trying to hide are exactly what you need to embrace to reach your goals?

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๐Ÿ“ Website: www.SimplyLay.com

๐Ÿ“Substack at https://simplylayxx.substack.com/

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๐ŸŽต Music by Remil - Evening Tea - https://thmatc.co/?l=DFECB5D4

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