Acting as if is a magical tool. At first, I feel like a fraud. I’m just pretending. I’m sure no one will believe me. But they do! People start treating me differently. I start treating me differently. Little by little, my insides change to match the way I am acting outside. Before long, I’m no longer acting as if. I’m just being me! Acting as if gives me the courage and structure to become more of who I really am.
Hey out there! Yes, you, oh ye of little faith! What Z just said really works! I am the poster boy for “ Acting as if…”. This shy, timid, introverted guy found himself having to lead national seminars for teachers. I was scared poopless. But I began acting as if I was confident and extroverted and the best thing since sliced bread. I greeted each teacher with a friendly handshake and proudly and joyfully said, I’m Gary Eisenberg, and I’m glad you’re here!” Acting as if really works and after a while you become it! How great is that!
Hi Gary,
This is SUCH a great example. I love it! Thank you for sharing it.
Yup, this stuff works! 🙂
XOZ