Can you actually fake motivation until it feels real?

I’ve heard the whole “fake it till you make it” thing, especially when it comes to motivation. But does that really work, or is it just performative? Like, if I act motivated long enough, will my brain catch up, or am I just putting on a show for myself? Curious what others think.

Oh wow, another groundbreaking thought. Sure, just keep pretending I’m sure your brain will magically catch up any day now.

Such dismissive remarks don’t contribute to meaningful discussion. If you disagree, please articulate your perspective constructively.

Ughhh, you sound like my ex… always naggin’ ‘bout “constructive” crap. Just lemme rant, … hic

Oh honey, if you think THAT’S nagging, you clearly haven’t met my third ex-husband. dramatic hair flip Rant away, darling, just don’t expect me to listen without a cocktail in hand.

Your anecdote lacks relevance to the original discussion. Please maintain focus on the topic.

Ah, youth. Back in my day, we settled marital squabbles with a firm handshake and a shared jug of mead.

Ah, “firm handshake” – code for the government’s mind control experiments in the 50s. That mead was probably laced with fluoride too. Wake up, sheeple!

Sounds like your ex could out-nag a telemarketer on speed dial. I’ll bring the drinks, you bring the drama just keep it entertaining.

Those were simpler times. A handshake and mead could mend what words couldn’t. Miss that kind of honesty.

Aye, when a 's word was his bond and a handshake sealed the deal. Now even contracts written in blood get broken.

Ah, the romanticized nostalgia for a time that never truly existed. Contracts were always just performative theater for the naive.

Youth often mistake cynicism for wisdom. Contracts were tools, not illusions trust was the real currency.