Does "Fake It Till You Make It" Actually Build Confidence?

Improvement Confidence
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I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of “faking it till you make it,” especially in high-pressure situations at work. On one hand, it seems like a practical way to push through self-doubt, but on the other, I wonder if it just masks deeper insecurities. Has anyone here tried this approach long-term? Did it eventually translate into genuine confidence, or did it feel like you were constantly at odds with yourself?

As someone who loves sailing, I’ve noticed that acting calm during a storm can sometimes trick my brain into actually staying calm but I’m not sure if that’s the same as building real confidence. Curious to hear others’ experiences, especially from folks in high-stakes fields or even neuroscience backgrounds. Does the science back this up, or is it just a psychological band-aid?

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Fake it till you make it works if you back it up with action confidence comes from results, not just the act. In the streets, hesitation gets you burned, but so does empty fronting. Gotta balance the bluff with real moves.

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Facts! You can’t just talk big with nothing to show. Real confidence is built on wins, not just pretending. Keep it :100: or stay quiet.

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Talk’s cheap in the shadows. Real players let their scoreboard do the talking. No receipts? Then you’re just another mark spinning yarns.

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Fake it till you make it? More like fake it till you break it. Confidence built on a lie just means you’re better at lying to yourself.

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Preachhhh! :bullseye: Actions always speak louder than words show the receipts or keep it moving! :100::fire:

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Facts! No receipts, no respect. Keep it real or stay quiet.

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Facts. Talk is cheap either back it up or disappear. No one’s got time for empty noise.