Fake it til you make it?

[jems]

It's better to be yourself and not depend on others because sometimes expecting pity from others will actually make you lazy to try. There are many opportunities to make money today, and perhaps what you need to do is try to find them. Seeing other people's success is not a problem because it will make us more motivated to do something and also be a strong encouragement to start changing our lifestyle for the better, especially regarding financial matters.

Your advice is very worthy of being understood by those who are still lazy and dependent on others. They will never become independent in their lives if they still harbor such laziness. Sometimes, overcoming laziness also requires someone else to motivate them, even though some people may be able to do it on their own without any encouragement from others. I also often see the success of others as motivation for myself, so I never feel tired at work, let alone bored with the work I've been doing.

Many positive things arise from our own thoughts, even if it's through looking at others, If we can think positively the benefits will also be positive.
Associating with successful people usually has an impact on us and we can absorb many positive things, However we also don't need to pretend to be someone else or to fit our circumstances, I believe we should live as we are, be ourselves and continue to work hard, If we can do this, our personal progress will not be difficult.

[Guccho]

Some people are content with what they have while they chase for better and more they do not a single pressure when they meet people economically and financially better than them. Comparing can lead to anything and most time jealousy if you don't know what you want. You should learn to accept that in this life, there will be people who have more and better than you and there'll be people who you have better than. Make peace with this as you strive for better or more. I am not cool with the idea of faking things, you idea work for it or you allign in the right frequency for what you want. Not a religious person, but faith it, hope it tills you make it sounds and seems about right to me.

I don't see any need to pretend, those who are truly successful usually understand who is acting and who really wants to move forward honestly. On the contrary if you accept your situation and show an attitude of learning they will respect you a lot more, In my experience those who try to improve from within their own situation they gradually reach a good place and yes there is no point in taking pressure from everyone, because in this world there will always be someone better than you and someone worse than you. So I think it is better to stay calm and focus on yourself.

[Jostern]

I don’t think I will have to fake it to make it look like something else, and why would someone be living fake life, I know people who live fake lives are most especially women, people can be pretending and that is absolutely not good, pretending life is just a shameful life, and why will I be claiming for something I’m not or probably something I don’t have which is equivalently a fake life, that word fake it until you make it is quite irritating to me, and this fake lifestyle people are living are mostly those that doesn’t have a job and doesn’t know how to possibly make money, and people who are just living a fake lifestyle would still never make it, and sometimes you’ll understand that this fake life is quite expensive.

Mostly this fake life is on social media, when you see people on social media you will find out they are different when it comes to real lifestyle.

[Fortify]

I don’t think I will have to fake it to make it look like something else, and why would someone be living fake life, I know people who live fake lives are most especially women, people can be pretending and that is absolutely not good, pretending life is just a shameful life, and why will I be claiming for something I’m not or probably something I don’t have which is equivalently a fake life, that word fake it until you make it is quite irritating to me, and this fake lifestyle people are living are mostly those that doesn’t have a job and doesn’t know how to possibly make money, and people who are just living a fake lifestyle would still never make it, and sometimes you’ll understand that this fake life is quite expensive.

Mostly this fake life is on social media, when you see people on social media you will find out they are different when it comes to real lifestyle.

Wow buddy, sexism much. It sounds like you've already failed at life. There are plenty of fakers both male and female, but you sound very bitter.. maybe not getting any? You really should fake it a bit, because it seems like your outlook on life is pretty backwards. It's obvious that this fakery is talking about social media and how people present themselves, it has been happening for a long time but is amplified now more than ever in the age of influencers/streamers. Wealth attracts followers, even if it is only the illusion of wealth, some people think that befriending someone who is rich will get them a shortcut and maybe some of that persons money - but it is almost never the case and they end up discarded in the end like leeches.

[terrific]

I think that I've heard this quote somewhere, "comparison is the killer of joy".
And that is why if someone is way ahead of me financially, I'll take that as a challenge to myself while looking at that person as an inspiration.
That is because this type of comparison is going to make you better and not bitter.
We should be real and happy with other people and we don't have to fake it that we're celebrating with them.

[9ja Amaka]

There are people who fake their life so that people won't know or think they are suffering some also has miss opportunity from who would have be of help to them it is good to be sincere and not to feel proud.
I get motivated with what people are doing, i also get encourage through them that are independent.
There are few who fake it and later make it in life but no matter how bad it is let's always appear neat.

I totally agree with you, sometimes “fake it till you make it” can actually hold you back. People get busy trying to appear like everything is fine that they end up missing real opportunities. At the end of the day nobody gains anything from you pretending that life is perfect when you’re struggling behind closed doors.
The truth is there’s nothing wrong with being real about where you are, Being open helps you and also others too can approach and relate the you . Sometimes the quickest way to make it is actually to stop faking it.

[Omj1014]

Rather than feel bad for yourself or feeling some of kind of jealousy, it's better to use them as motivation to push yourself to work harder and smarter than you used to, because in some case you might have known them when they were at you level, so seeing them rich is suppose to give you some form of hope to keep pushing.

[doffiaicial]

What do you do when you meet people who are financially or economically in a better position than you? Let us all be honest here.. we sometimes compare ourselves to our peers and see if they are doing better than us. There are times where, whether it is good or not, we can tell they are doing better in life. Of course we do not know their struggles but we know that financially they are quite more comfortable than you.

In that case, should you try to fake your own situation as to not get pity or should you be honest? When I encounter people who are financially ahead than me I just think that it will be me someday... That I will reach that level too where I would be able to buy whatever they can. So basically I try to make them my inspiration. Do you take inspiration from the rich people or do they make you feel worse?

  One thing I've always done and would always do whenever or wherever I find myself in the midst of those people is that ; I see it as an opportunity not to beg them for alms or support but to create an influence around them. I create that value that makes them to keep releasing money from their pockets without me having to beg them or wish for alms.
  You will agree with me that a rich man is not always a perfect man ; he too has that one or two things he is lacking. So what i do is that I try as much as possible to identify their needs, then create a long thread of value that best suits their need in exchange for their money. So it happens that they get to pay me in as much as they depend on the value I created.   
  There was one time I asked a financially stable enthusiast for help but he deferred my appeal owing to the fact he had better plans for his funds. I soon discovered he needed a financial expert and I happen to have knowledge on that. I quickly devised means to get him pay for my value. And that was it. I got the money I needed that day,  today and until his needs would expire.
  So whenever you find yourself in the midst of the wealthy or financially stable, don't beg them. Show them what value you can add to their life and they will be willing to pay you handsomely for it. There's no need to fake it! Or show them you financial incapabilities, rather show high your high and valuable skills!
 

[viljy]

Most people pretend. Therefore, sometimes it seems that there are some lucky people around. But that's just bragging. Of course, you can't get any inspiration from such people, except for the inspiration to lie the same way. As for the real successful people, they are usually ordinary thieves, scammers or corrupt officials. I had a few friends who were in business, but none of them became like Rockefeller. Well, because it's just not possible in this system. One day, the Russian writer Saltykov-Shchedrin said: "If I fall asleep and wake up in a hundred years and they ask me what is happening in Russia now, I will answer: they drink and steal." It's good that at least they're drinking a lot less now. Great progress in 200 years.

[zaim7413]

What do you do when you meet people who are financially or economically in a better position than you? Let us all be honest here.. we sometimes compare ourselves to our peers and see if they are doing better than us. There are times where, whether it is good or not, we can tell they are doing better in life. Of course we do not know their struggles but we know that financially they are quite more comfortable than you.

Being grateful for everything you have now is one of the keys to happiness in life, for this reason my parents always taught me not to focus too much and look up, because it will give rise to excessive desires, but look down because there we will find people who are more financially difficult than us. I don't really focus on what they have, but rather on what I can learn from them. Everyone who is better than us financially has gone through various obstacles and challenges to accumulate what they have today, we also know what they went through behind their seemingly perfect life.

So, I focus more on myself while pointing out the motivation to be able to achieve something I want, comparing myself with others will make us more stressed.

[Mahanton]

What do you do when you meet people who are financially or economically in a better position than you? Let us all be honest here.. we sometimes compare ourselves to our peers and see if they are doing better than us. There are times where, whether it is good or not, we can tell they are doing better in life. Of course we do not know their struggles but we know that financially they are quite more comfortable than you.

Being grateful for everything you have now is one of the keys to happiness in life, for this reason my parents always taught me not to focus too much and look up, because it will give rise to excessive desires, but look down because there we will find people who are more financially difficult than us. I don't really focus on what they have, but rather on what I can learn from them. Everyone who is better than us financially has gone through various obstacles and challenges to accumulate what they have today, we also know what they went through behind their seemingly perfect life.

So, I focus more on myself while pointing out the motivation to be able to achieve something I want, comparing myself with others will make us more stressed.

When I meet people who are doing better than me financially i try not to see it as competition instead i take it as motivation it’s normal to compare a little bit but i’ve learned that everyone’s timeline is different some started earlier some got lucky and some worked quietly for years before they started showing results. I try to look for what i can learn from them maybe how they manage money how they invest or how they built their business i ask questions if i can because most times there’s a lesson hiding behind their success story.

Focusing too much on what others have will only create pressure and jealousy that doesn’t help at all like you said being grateful is what keeps the mind stable and calm there will always be people ahead of us and others behind us so balance is the key. I just try to remind myself that my race is mine alone and if i keep improving and making smart choices my turn will come comparing kills joy but learning inspires growth.

[fruktik]

You know, it’s better to be true to ourselves, rather than pretending that we’re not really who we are. Let’s not be ashamed of what we are capable of doing right now.
Because if we are diligent and strategic, what we have today may seem small, but in the end if we keep working hard we can become equal to or even surpass them.

But there are other people who pretend to earn a lot when in fact their salary is just small or only average in the company they work for something like that.
And there are those who are social climbers but only pretend to be that way, maybe so they won’t get bullied or looked down upon by others.

I know people who have gone to extreme measures for the sake of social status. They've taken out a large number of loans to maintain a decent lifestyle and be better than others. In reality, they're simple factory workers with modest salaries, but their desire to stand out from the crowd will backfire. Sooner or later, all these loans will have to be repaid. And how? Their income doesn't allow it. As far as I know, they're already behind on their monthly loan payments. So what's the point of living like this?

[YUriy1991]

I don't see any need to pretend, those who are truly successful usually understand who is acting and who really wants to move forward honestly. On the contrary if you accept your situation and show an attitude of learning they will respect you a lot more, In my experience those who try to improve from within their own situation they gradually reach a good place and yes there is no point in taking pressure from everyone, because in this world there will always be someone better than you and someone worse than you. So I think it is better to stay calm and focus on yourself.

I completely agree with your opinion. Instead of worrying about others, it's better to focus on developing yourself. If necessary, whenever we meet someone at a higher level than us, we should always learn from them. Their mindset will help us level up and achieve better economic outcomes. So, I think we shouldn't feel inferior when we meet someone with a higher social status than us, it's an opportunity to gain more knowledge and experience from them. If they're willing, ask them to be your business mentor, using their real-life experiences. It's better than having to pretend in front of them.

[Faisal2202]

So basically I try to make them my inspiration. Do you take inspiration from the rich people or do they make you feel worse?

I always take inspiration and if I get the chance, I ask them how they do it, like not directly as sometimes I know what they own, and their source of income that are known to everyone, but of course some are known to them only. I just don't ask much but what their mentality is.

So I can think if I want that mentality or not, I have seen people with money but no humanity, like they are hateful etc.

I try to avoid them, but most of the rich people I have seen are kind-hearted and good. They talk politely to you, and they share wisdom when you ask in a good way. I try to ask questions as I am not surrounded by such people, but whenever I see a person of wisdom I try to take advice from them.

[lizarder]

Your advice is very worthy of being understood by those who are still lazy and dependent on others. They will never become independent in their lives if they still harbor such laziness. Sometimes, overcoming laziness also requires someone else to motivate them, even though some people may be able to do it on their own without any encouragement from others. I also often see the success of others as motivation for myself, so I never feel tired at work, let alone bored with the work I've been doing.

Building a mindset of independence and not relying on others is a must because relying on others sometimes doesn't provide solutions. The difficult job market and economy can sometimes limit opportunities for anyone to strive for more independence, but that doesn't mean we should simply accept the situation without taking action. I believe everyone who is willing to strive has hope for success based on their skills.

Motivation and encouragement from others can be a trigger for us to change our lives, but not all motivations are equal or completely dependent on others when it comes to changing our lives for the better, especially regarding financial matters. See opportunities and utilize the skills we have so that we are more focused and know what to do in an effort to achieve a better life.

[imthegreat]

I think that I've heard this quote somewhere, "comparison is the killer of joy".
And that is why if someone is way ahead of me financially, I'll take that as a challenge to myself while looking at that person as an inspiration.
That is because this type of comparison is going to make you better and not bitter.
We should be real and happy with other people and we don't have to fake it that we're celebrating with them.

A brilliant phrase that perfectly captures why you shouldn't compare yourself to others, but rather compare yourself of yesterday with yourself of today. Among social media platforms, it's easy to show everyone what losers they are on Instagram. And it's best to post lots of photos of themselves at the seaside, in an expensive car, or in an apartment or house by the lake.
This isn't intended to be good; it's simply bragging and a desire to boost one's ego by not being able to afford the same. It's disgusting, and it's no wonder that, according to Maslow's pyramid, the rich's greatest joy is to infuriate the poor.

[Altryist]

What do you do when you meet people who are financially or economically in a better position than you? Let us all be honest here.. we sometimes compare ourselves to our peers and see if they are doing better than us. There are times where, whether it is good or not, we can tell they are doing better in life. Of course we do not know their struggles but we know that financially they are quite more comfortable than you.

In that case, should you try to fake your own situation as to not get pity or should you be honest? When I encounter people who are financially ahead than me I just think that it will be me someday... That I will reach that level too where I would be able to buy whatever they can. So basically I try to make them my inspiration. Do you take inspiration from the rich people or do they make you feel worse?

If you don't share too much about yourself, no one will know about your financial situation. I don't like people who try to complain about their financial situation instead, they'd be better off doing something to improve it. Some people brag about their successes, and this might provoke some people to also share their financial situation or even slightly exaggerate. But I believe the less others know about you, the better for you, because you don't need to prove anything to anyone, if you feel comfortable, just keep going.

[DanWalker]

 If you don't share too much about yourself, no one will know about your financial situation. I don't like people who try to complain about their financial situation instead, they'd be better off doing something to improve it. Some people brag about their successes, and this might provoke some people to also share their financial situation or even slightly exaggerate. But I believe the less others know about you, the better for you, because you don't need to prove anything to anyone, if you feel comfortable, just keep going.

Honestly, I don't hate poor people but I really hate people who constantly complain about their poverty without doing anything to improve the situation. This is what I am going through with a few of my friends, they always complain every time we sit down and talk to each other.

You are right, we make money or get rich to improve our own life, family life and take care of our parents. We don't need to tell or share with anyone about our financial situation. Because no one really cares. They will look down on us if we are poor, or conversely, they will be jealous and envious if we are richer than them.

[sleepfirefly]

I don’t think I will have to fake it to make it look like something else, and why would someone be living fake life, I know people who live fake lives are most especially women, people can be pretending and that is absolutely not good, pretending life is just a shameful life, and why will I be claiming for something I’m not or probably something I don’t have which is equivalently a fake life, that word fake it until you make it is quite irritating to me, and this fake lifestyle people are living are mostly those that doesn’t have a job and doesn’t know how to possibly make money, and people who are just living a fake lifestyle would still never make it, and sometimes you’ll understand that this fake life is quite expensive.

Mostly this fake life is on social media, when you see people on social media you will find out they are different when it comes to real lifestyle.

with how performative the world has become, people are becoming more comfortable in living fake lives. nowadays it is more important to be able to post a life that looks good rather than live an actual good life quietly. some people are also faking lives in order to earn money. they steal identities and introduce themselves to others as someone other people would respect and adore which will give them all kinds of benefits.

[Donk1]

Hmmmmmm, if you think of it very well everyone is aiming to be higher than the other. So to me I can never make someone my inspiration. I rather live a normal life knowing that hard work always pays off, because if you try comparing or try being like someone basically it would look like you are upset with the person's financial life and most times, it might even lead to someone stealing, just to show that anything he or she can buy, you can buy it. So to me it's a no , because as a person thriving to be successful all that should be in one's mind is the potential to be better than your yesterday that's just it. Never you wish to be like someone, more or less aiming to be like them. Always think positive to push past your limit financially....